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Ethical Implications of Internet Monitoring: A Comparative Study
WCBT Faculty Publications
  • Frances Grodzinsky, Sacred Heart University
  • Andra Gumbus, Sacred Heart University
  • Stephen J. Lilley, Sacred Heart University
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
9-1-2010
Abstract

Organizations have become increasingly concerned about employee use of the Internet for personal reasons while at work. Monitoring Internet usage has become more and more prevalent in the workplace. While there may be legitimate business functions such as employee performance appraisal that are served by monitoring, poorly designed and communicated monitoring practices can have negative effects on employee morale and may be considered an invasion of privacy. Universities are another venue where Internet monitoring occurs. This paper explores whether there was a significant difference in attitude towards Internet usage and monitoring at the university as compared to the workplace. It is the result of a comparative study.

DOI
10.1007/s10796-009-9205-9
Citation Information
Grodzinsky, F., Gumbus, A., & Lilley, S. (2010). Ethical implications of internet monitoring: A comparative study. Information Systems Frontiers, 12(4), 433-441. doi: 10.1007/s10796-009-9205-9