What limits would you apply to employee monitoring?

Thanks to technological advancements, security and data breaches at large and small companies, even government agencies, have become all too familiar. We assume these hackers are from outside the company, even from another country. However, the threat usually lurks inside the company itself, from our own employees. These threats might be intentional in an effort to steal company information or employee identification. They may also be unintentional. For example, an employee might accidentally lose a tablet with sensitive information or might use an unsecure site while working remotely. In the article The Danger From Within, (Links to an external site.) you will see how hackers could use an organization’s employees to assist breaking into security systems and stealing pertinent and private company data. What can we do about this?

Assume you are a senior level manager for a global company. You have on-site employees and remote employees, both here in the U.S.A. and overseas. Your department is working diligently to develop a Code of Ethics for all employees. This code will contain language regarding privacy issues and employee monitoring. You must give serious thought to protecting the company and its interests, while treating all employees equally and fairly and not overstepping privacy rights. You must do so within the confines of the law.

Instructions

Prepare a paper that discusses the following points:

Examine the Communications Privacy Act of 1986 and any court rulings regarding employee monitoring. Explain how you might monitor employee use of the Internet, email, and any mobile devices. Pay special attention to mobile devices and use of personal servers versus company servers.

Employee theft is a real problem. We want to make sure our workers are honest. However, using tools such as drug tests and background checks is very controversial. What is the point/counterpoint(s) to using these tests? What is your position on this subject?

Can employee monitoring be made ethical? As an example, would you install video cameras in the restrooms? What limits would you apply to employee monitoring?

Use a minimum of four credible sources,