** Reply to note from Andrew Charlesworth <[log in to unmask]> Fri, 20 Dec 2002 16:01:03 +0000
> Further to Collette's point - it is entirely true that Universities do not
> engage in routine monitoring of staff and student phone calls and e-mails
> made on institutional equipment, nor would they wish to, or probably even
> be capable of doing so - the important point being made is that staff and
> students are put on notice that they do not have "a legitimate expectation
> of privacy" in such communications.
Yeap. Andrew, I wish I could write like you when I grow up (if I ever
grow up).
Colette, I should have said that "it is common practice in universities"
to make the statement that communications may be monitored. Knowing how
stretched our ITS are ... I think the least of their worries would be to
do random monitoring in case they find some subversive types ;-)
For any monitoring to take place there would be a need for a senior member
of staff to authorise it and - being a university - we'll probably set up
a subcommittee to monitor the monitoring.
As long as staff are properly warned, reminded, assisted as necessary
and their privacy is also respected when it must be nothing, wrong
with it.
Regards
Charles
PS. I am only saying such things 'cause the list might be monitored ;-)
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