An organization allows employees to access the Internet on their workstations for limited personal use. An employee is suspected of excessive Internet use during work hours, including reading personal

The correct answer is B. Review the employee's Internet history. Reviewing the Internet history allows the employer to determine the nature and frequency of personal use without overstepping privacy boundaries, such as monitoring email. SPHR domain guidance recommends "ensuring investigative practices comply with policy and legal frameworks."

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Question

An organization allows employees to access the Internet on their workstations for limited personal use. An employee is suspected of excessive Internet use during work hours, including reading personal email. The best course of action for the employer is to:

Options

AMonitor the employee's personal email
BReview the employee's Internet history
CRestrict Internet access
DTerminate the employee

How the community answered

(30 responses)

A
3% (1)
B
73% (22)
C
7% (2)
D
17% (5)

Explanation

Reviewing the Internet history allows the employer to determine the nature and frequency of personal use without overstepping privacy boundaries, such as monitoring email. SPHR domain guidance recommends "ensuring investigative practices comply with policy and legal frameworks." Employers should use objective data and established protocols before taking

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