1. Plug – In B7 Closing Case Two Pg. 357 By Gabe Carlson
Invading Your privacy
Plug – In B7 Closing Case Two
Pg. 357
By Gabe Carlson

2. Invading Your Privacy Smyth versus Pillsbury Company
Bourke versus Nissan Motor Corporation
McLaren versus Microsoft Corporation

3. Smyth versus Pillsbury Company
Terminated for sending inappropriate and unprofessional s
Smyth sued for wrongful discharge and invasion of privacy
Case dismissed because the message was voluntary communicated

4. Bourke versus Nissan Motor Corporation
Inappropriate personal s throughout Bourke’s workgroup
Disciplined employees sued for invasion of privacy
Court ruled against the plaintiffs

5. McLaren versus Microsoft Corporation
Password protected folder
Dismissed because the was being sent over the company network
Fired for excessive chatting
Court denied dismissal attempt by the company
Employees were never informed of the monitoring

6. Case Questions
Pick one of the above cases and create an argument on behalf of the employee.
- is confidential and would not be used for a basis of discipline or discharge.
Pick one of the above cases and create an argument on against the employee.
- They violated company policy and should be disciplined.

7. Case Questions (cont.)
3. Pick one of the above cases and create an argument on behalf of the employer’s use of monitoring technologies.
- The employers owns the systems and is responsible for their employees work products.
4. Pick one of the above cases and create an argument on against the employer’s use of monitoring technologies.
- Need to monitor everyone

8. Current Information
"You check your privacy rights at the door when you enter the workplace.“
Connecticut requires employer disclosure

9. Questions?