Re: Can someone remotely connect and spy on me without my knowledge?

Thanks for the legal advice, Most interesting!

But how can I check if my computer is being monitored? Is there
something on my computer that I can check?




Steve Urbach wrote:
On Thu, 8 Jun 2006 11:13:28 -0400, "Peter" <peterfoxghost@xxxxxxxx>
wrote:

If they change your background, I would consider that a subtle
Courtesy notification that you are being observed (the right of a
employer to do if the equipment is the employers). Sort like clearing
ones throat when you walk up behind someone <g>.

I would ask the IT manager (in writing) if the company has a
'authorised' monitor program in place. It may be 'unauthorized :/
and they meay help delouse your system.

Employer will be delighted to see your letter. Make sure you speak to your
lawyer first to have all bases covered.

Depends on which country.
The US courts have ruled the employer must inform the employee (once
is sufficient) that COMPANY computer/network use is "subject to
monitoring.".

I have initialed this notice twice as "terms of employment". To my
knowledge they never actually monitored my use, only reserved their
"Right" to do so.

.

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