Hi WW

You said, quite rightly:
But I did say:So unless you specifically ban online shopping, which would be considered unreasonable and not using the system as a toy, then using your "sniffer" to gather data other than to protect your network may be problematic.

However, if extra unintended confidential data is collected then timely deletion of that data should free you of any obligation.



UK Bob

My employees have no right to have any personal data on the companies computer system nor are they allowed to utilize the system for other than strict company business.
One X employee, who I fired for the unauthorized usage of the system (He was downloading porn instead of doing his work) took me to the local labor board....
Not only did the labor board uphold my fireing him for this infraction but he had to pay all costs regarding the investigation by the labor board.....his name was also forwarded to the local RCMP for investigation in/as he had downloaded numerous kiddie porn and photos....

Hi WW

It's obvious that your ex-employee is a pervert and somehow believed that he had a right to use your resources to indulge his perversity. Getting rid of someone like that from your employ is not only your right but also your duty.

All the best for the future.


UK Bob