The Courts Have Ruled That Employers Can Monitor Computer Use

question 27

Multiple Choice

The courts have ruled that employers can monitor computer use and Internet access of employees when they are at work. Which of the following is a key reason suggested by the courts for this?

• A) Employers need to protect themselves against lawsuits.
• B) It is integral to the implied employment contract.
• C) Organizations need this right so as to compete globally.
• D) The employer owns the computer.

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