Definition
Workplace email monitoring is legal in many places but constrained. Consent and transparency reduce risk.
Best Practices
- Publish an email monitoring policy.
- Notify employees of monitoring practices.
- Limit monitoring to legitimate business purposes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Generally yes, within notice and proportionality limits.
What is monitored, why, and how it is stored.
Be transparent and proportionate.