1. We live in a world in which there is a constant flow of information, and this week's reading addresses ethical issues and social media. While some companies block employee access to social networks such as Facebook and Twitter, others have a more permissive attitude. Explain several reasons why a company may choose to permit—or be indifferent to—employee access to social networks.
I think that many companies are beginning to allow their employees to access social media websites because it is now the way many companies are promoting themselves, and the products they sell. Facebook and Twitter are used in sales to attract people to our insurance business. When I started in sales, many years ago, a lot of companies had rules for social media. …show more content…
The reason being, someone posted pictures of a deceased person. This led to a huge lawsuit for the company, so they were no longer able to post on social media using the business name. Law enforcement is also very restrictive when it comes to social media. I have a cousin who is a prison guard. She is restricted from using her real name on Facebook to protect her from inmates and their families who could find the guards and retaliate against them. I could see hospitals being another business that would want to avoid social media. This is to ensure that patients are not recorded in compromising positions.
2. Discuss the concept of a "reasonable expectation of privacy." Would this apply in workplace settings? Are companies within their rights to monitor computer use?
“Reasonable expectation of privacy is the basis for some common law claims of invasion of privacy. Where an individual is notified that information will be shared or space will not be private, there is likely no reasonable expectation of privacy (Hartman, DesJardins, MacDonald, 2014, pg. 577).” In my opinion, this would apply in workplace setting. In my previous profession, they gave us cell phones and laptops. They encouraged us to get rid of our personal devices and internet to save money. We were told we could use the devices for both work and personal reasons. They didn’t restrict any sites. They did have us sign a waiver saying they could
I think that many companies are beginning to allow their employees to access social media websites because it is now the way many companies are promoting themselves, and the products they sell. Facebook and Twitter are used in sales to attract people to our insurance business. When I started in sales, many years ago, a lot of companies had rules for social media. …show more content…
The reason being, someone posted pictures of a deceased person. This led to a huge lawsuit for the company, so they were no longer able to post on social media using the business name. Law enforcement is also very restrictive when it comes to social media. I have a cousin who is a prison guard. She is restricted from using her real name on Facebook to protect her from inmates and their families who could find the guards and retaliate against them. I could see hospitals being another business that would want to avoid social media. This is to ensure that patients are not recorded in compromising positions.
2. Discuss the concept of a "reasonable expectation of privacy." Would this apply in workplace settings? Are companies within their rights to monitor computer use?
“Reasonable expectation of privacy is the basis for some common law claims of invasion of privacy. Where an individual is notified that information will be shared or space will not be private, there is likely no reasonable expectation of privacy (Hartman, DesJardins, MacDonald, 2014, pg. 577).” In my opinion, this would apply in workplace setting. In my previous profession, they gave us cell phones and laptops. They encouraged us to get rid of our personal devices and internet to save money. We were told we could use the devices for both work and personal reasons. They didn’t restrict any sites. They did have us sign a waiver saying they could