The introduction of the Internet has effectively changed the way we do business. This has caused quite a dilemma for both employers and employees. Email and Internet use has been integrated into our daily business practices and an increasing number of employees must have these tools to effectively perform their jobs. This poses many new risks for employers. This essay will examine the circumstances under which employee email could potentially pose a risk for the employer. I will also describe how all companies who offer Internet access to their employees are at some level of risk no matter what type of company they operate. Finally, I will list some precautions that can be taken to help prevent the potentially disastrous consequences of employee email use. The information collected for this essay is primarily from existing data and some personal observation. I will begin by answering this important question. How can employee email pose a risk for employers?…
