Les Jones

Court rules no expectation of privacy using company email system

Monday, October 12th, 2009 | Tech | Permalink | 3 Comments |

Electronic Discovery Law - No Reasonable Expectation of Privacy for Emails Transmitted through Employer’s Server and thus, No Privilege:

In this case, the court overruled the determination of the special master and held that defendant had no reasonable expectation of privacy as to emails transmitted through plaintiff’s server and thus, no attorney-client privilege as to those communications.

Not good. I’m hoping this case doesn’t stand on appeal. Between attorney-client confidentiality and the ownership rights of the employer I’m hoping attorney-client privilege wins. Meanwhile, get thee to Gmail and set thy preferences to https secure email.

Via Bill Dean.

Tags: gmail, privacy