where do I stand when it comes to monitoring my employee’s internet usage?

Question, where do I stand when it comes to monitoring my employee’s internet usage?

When i visit one of my companies, I have noticed when walking past that the person in question has their MSN box open and emails open in a small window thinking no one will see…. I believe it’s affecting thier work and therefore costing me money.

I have no problem with personal access to these things as long as it is not affecting work and they are not taking the Mick..

So, is there any legal implications to store this information and use in future for disciplinary reasons?

Answers:
1. I removed msn from my staff’s PCs. You can also get a firewall to block hotmail, yahoo, facebook etc.

Also, provide your staff with an internet and pc policy, get them to sign it and if they breach it, then follow the correct procedures.

2. we come across this problem regularly amongst our customers.

you are legally entitled to monitor your bandwidth and the website traffic. If you want your staff to abide by any company rules regarding internet and email then as Richie says, you must get them to sign saying they agree to the rules and are aware of them.

we install managed firewalls, pre-configured to give you reports on company useage, it’s amazing how many people abuse the use of the internet. one company who had 10 accounts staff found out 8 of them where playing games with each other on facebook all day, literally only 2 were doing any work.

we can block or allow all forms of website traffic, either for the whole company or for individuals within the company.

the time it takes to think about and respond to an instant message soon adds up, if you want costs for our services check out our website and give me a call.

3. NetVizor’s logging capabilities are virtually limitless. NetVizor can log keystrokes typed, application and website usage, detailed file system usage, incoming and outgoing chats and emails, windows interacted with, desktop screenshots, internet packet data, software installations, internet connections, and much more. All activities logged can be tied together and presented in easy-to-read graphical reports.
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