Employee Privacy Report

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As companies continue to grow and communication continues to be one of the most important factors to a successful business there are many forms that it takes on. From e-mail, the internet, and the social media a whole companies embrace the innovation of technology to enhance the flow of communication from every level of the organization. Communication has taken on many forms, but companies and its users must have policies in place to protect themselves.

Businesses want to enhance their business through improving the way the organization communicates with its employees. Starting with their current software many businesses purchase new enhancements to their current software to make it easier for the employees to gather information and communicate with others to increase productivity and profitability within the organization. “Almost all office employees are expected to know how to navigate through the Web and to use word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.” (pg 14) As enhancements are added the time is spent in teaching teams how to use the software to be able to use it to the fullest.

Starting with internet and the intranet, companies are using both forms to allow their employees access information with a click of the mouse. The internet allows individuals to use the social-networking tools to, “allow users to post a profile, blog, or useful links which allow workers to interact on a more personal level. Moreover, employees can share client information, and the social-networking tools may promote collaboration.” (pg. 14) The intranet allows individuals to get facts from statistics, records, logs, training, rules and regulations, and to any other form of information the company wants to share with...

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...attach these devices. Others are performing random checks of laptops to look for unauthorized or unsecured files and using scans of fingerprints, eyes, or faces to limit and track access to specific computers.” (pg. 17)

As companies continue to enhance their business through innovation and technology to increase profitability and productivity organizations will continue to evolve with the advancements. Employees need to understand that the company must protect their information and through “big brother” or the security department it is their job to secure that information. Employees know this and the vast majority follow the guidelines and policies set in place to protect the company and their job. There are a few that do not follow the policies and there are held accountability by severity of the misconduct and it could lead to documentation or even termination.

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