An employee sets up a personal space on the web (Yahoo-Groups), and invites
some of their colleagues to discuss personal views on their mutual employer;
pay, conditions etc.
The employer is aware of the group, but has no access to the content,
because they have not been invited to join. It is, after all, a personal
chat group and therefore nothing to do with the employer.
The employer is concerned about the content of the discussion.
The employee considers this his personal space, rather like an 'electronic
chat in the pub'.
There appears to be ample opportunity for libel on this group, but how would
the employer know; it appears they have no right of access to the data.
This is 'personal use of data' and so probably exempt from DPA SAR.
Any thoughts on this wet Monday morning?
Duncan Smith
Director
iCompli Limited
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