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Employee breaks law on work computer: Company liable?


December 22, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Employee computer use, Security and law, Special Report, Uncategorized

It’s no secret: Employees often use their workplace computers for non-work purposes. But when an employee does something illegal, is the company liable because it owns the equipment?

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Is company liable for employee’s online harassment?


November 20, 2008 by Sam Narisi
Posted in: Employee computer use, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Security and law

Employees are bound to use their work computers for personal reasons. But is the company liable when that personal use involves illegal activities?

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