Privacy and Communications

New electronic media and new legislation demands that employers pay far closer attention to the legal issues relating to privacy and communciations. This text examines the legal issues relating to privacy and communication, covering such topics as: what the Human Rights Act says about privacy, freedom of expression and religious observance; case law and regulations on monitoring employee communications; the dangers of using closed-circuit television and other surveillance equipment; drawing up effective internet and e-mail-abuse policies; and data-protection implications.