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What is electronic monitoring?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Electronic monitoring is the use of technology to monitor the activities of employees. This monitoring can be done in a variety of ways. For example, you can use software that monitors computer activities or that preserves e-mails or other documents or logs of Internet access.<\/p>\n

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What is an electronic monitoring policy?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Electronic monitoring is the use of technology to monitor the activities of employees. This monitoring can be done in a variety of ways. For example, you can use software that monitors computer activities or that preserves e-mails or other documents or logs of Internet access.<\/p>\n

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What is an electronic monitoring policy?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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An electronic monitoring policy sets out an organization\u2019s monitoring activities and often outlines how it intends to use those records. It\u2019s helpful to inform employees exactly what monitoring activities they are subject to. Given how monitoring can affect privacy expectations, it can be helpful to be upfront about these activities. Employers can also use these policies to help set expectations that these records may be used for disciplinary decisions.<\/p>\n

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What should be included in an electronic monitoring policy?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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In our sample electronic monitoring policy, we have sections on:<\/p>\n

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