Source: OUT-LAW News
The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act which came into force in October 2000 creates an offence of intercepting e-mails except in certain circumstances. In the case of employers, the rules for an employer to follow if wanting to monitor staff e-mail are set out in Regulations made under the Act, the Human Rights Act and a draft Code issued by the Information Commissioner (formerly the Data Protection Commissioner).
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