RE: Legislation on employee monitoring

[JohnNicholson () aol com]

Most of what I've heard has gone the other way - allowing police or other governmental entities the right to monitor 
communications and requiring ISPs and other telecommunications providers to retain records.

I took a quick skim through www.epic.org and www.statewatch.org and didn't find anything related to the rumors 
thatyou're asking about. Doesn't mean it hasn't happened, though, as monitoring international developments in this area 
is challenging, at best.

As far as the US is concerned, AFAIK the rules for corporate monitoring have not changed (i.e., if you want to keep 
something private, do it somewhere else) with the exception of a new state law in CA that provides some privacy to 
employees.  The government has been working (and succeeding) to relax the restrictions on government monitoring of 
electronic communications (see commentary on the USA PATRIOT Act).

Hope this helps.

John


In a message dated 4/2/2003 1:43:20 PM Eastern Standard Time, "Moeckel, Sharon" <smoeckel () co bucks pa us> writes:

> If anyone does have info on this thread, not just EU legislation, but US as well, please include me in your reply.
>
> Many Thanks,
> Sharon
> Bucks County, PA
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Trevor Cushen [mailto:Trevor.Cushen () sysnet ie]
> Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2003 4:23 AM
> To: security-basics () securityfocus com
> Subject: Legislation on employee monitoring
>
>
>
> There has been a bit of publicity lately that new EU legislation would
> make it illegal to monitor email content, run an IDS system and watch
> web activity.
>
> I have looked through the various acts in place but cannot see anything
> specific.
>
> Has anyone heard more or does anyone have a few URLs that might give
> more details on these 'rumours'
>
> Many thanks
> Trevor Cushen
>
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