Jul 12th, 2009 | A few tips for employees regarding Internet and cell phone use:
-- Remember that anything you do on a company-issued computer or cell phone -- in or out of the office -- could be tracked by a boss, the courts or a regulator. Many employers monitor Web site use, keystrokes, instant messages and e-mail. Some even archive text messages on work cell phones.
-- Avoid mentioning your company, boss or co-workers in online postings unless you have permission to do so.
-- Avoid using any device to take or transmit any company-related photos, videos or other recordings without permission from management. This includes any images of company buildings or logos and embarrassing or unprofessional photos of co-workers or clients.
-- Know your company's policy on social networking, video Web sites, e-mail and other tech-related activities.
-- Regularly delete personal e-mail from your work account.
-- Remember when searching for a job that many employers check social networking sites, blogs and other online activity.
(Source: The e-Policy Handbook, 2nd Edition)
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