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Surveillance of Electronic Communications in the Workplace and the Protection of Employees' Privacy

Surveillance of Electronic Communications in the Workplace and the Protection of Employees' Privacy

Ioannis Inglezakis
Copyright: © 2016 |Pages: 15
ISBN13: 9781466699700|ISBN10: 1466699701|EISBN13: 9781466699717
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-9970-0.ch031
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Inglezakis, Ioannis. "Surveillance of Electronic Communications in the Workplace and the Protection of Employees' Privacy." Handbook of Research on Effective Communication, Leadership, and Conflict Resolution, edited by Anthony H. Normore, et al., IGI Global, 2016, pp. 591-605. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-9970-0.ch031

APA

Inglezakis, I. (2016). Surveillance of Electronic Communications in the Workplace and the Protection of Employees' Privacy. In A. Normore, L. Long, & M. Javidi (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Effective Communication, Leadership, and Conflict Resolution (pp. 591-605). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-9970-0.ch031

Chicago

Inglezakis, Ioannis. "Surveillance of Electronic Communications in the Workplace and the Protection of Employees' Privacy." In Handbook of Research on Effective Communication, Leadership, and Conflict Resolution, edited by Anthony H. Normore, Larry W. Long, and Mitch Javidi, 591-605. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2016. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-4666-9970-0.ch031

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Abstract

The use of Information and Communication Technologies in the workplace is constantly increasing, but also the use of surveillance technology. Electronic monitoring of employees becomes an integral part of information systems in the workplace. The specific software which is used for monitoring electronic communications is, however, intrusive and infringes upon the employees' right to privacy. The issue of surveillance of employees' electronic communications is subject to different approaches in various jurisdictions. The most comprehensive protection to employees is afforded in the EU, and it would be enhanced once the General Data Protection Regulation is passed.

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