Employer Liability for Improper Computer and Internet Use by Employees [ ]


Organizations also use social media to engage employees and foster productivity. This use goes beyond new technological equipment and improved communications. The advantages of the use of technology in the workplace have also come with risks to businesses. The risks involved include the leakage of private company information by employees, the use of work facilities for personal undertakings, and the inappropriate use of computer and Internet by employees. This use has augmented the potential for unethical and illegal practices by employees. Technology has also made it simple to engage in unethical activities such as the theft of private information about other individuals and downloading inappropriate content from the Internet. These problems are far reaching and businesses have developed ethics and training programs for its employees to assist in reducing the occurrence of unethical activities.1