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Computer misuse

Employee misuse of employers' computer, email or internet facilities is a common issue in the workplace. For example, non-work-related use of the internet at work, viewing of inappropriate material such as pornography, and harassment of colleagues or criticism of the employer on social media might all constitute employee misconduct.

Employers should have in place an email and internet policy, setting out clearly how employees can use its email and internet facilities.

Computer misuse can be a particular problem during major sporting events, such as the football World Cup.


    • Employment law
    • Equality, diversity and inclusion
    • HR practice

    Legal opinion: The risks of interfering in employees’ private Facebook use

    by Joanna Dodd 10 Dec 2012
    by Joanna Dodd 10 Dec 2012

    The rise in the use of social media is a real worry for many employers. Employment lawyer Joanna Dodd says that...

    • Social media
    • HR practice
    • Bullying and harassment

    Workplace cyberbullying on the rise

    by Jo Faragher 2 Nov 2012
    by Jo Faragher 2 Nov 2012

    Cyberbullying has become as common in the workplace as “conventional” bullying, according to a study by academics from the University...

    • Legal Q&A
    • HR practice
    • HR strategy

    Weekly dilemma: Dealing with a deceased employee’s emails

    by Personnel Today 9 Dec 2011
    by Personnel Today 9 Dec 2011

    A senior member of staff died in an accident recently and I am uncertain as to how to deal with...

    • HR practice
    • Computer misuse

    Acas launches social media guide for employers

    by Helen Gilbert 1 Sep 2011
    by Helen Gilbert 1 Sep 2011

    Acas has launched a guide in a bid to help employers clamp down on workers’ abuse of social media, which...

    • Working from home
    • HR practice
    • Opinion

    Social Media Week: It’s time to for HR to get social

    by Personnel Today 19 Apr 2010
    by Personnel Today 19 Apr 2010

    Something like two-thirds of UK employers ban employees from online social networking at work. To some extent, this action is...

    • HR practice
    • Computer misuse

    Dixons staff insult customers on Facebook

    by Personnel Today 8 Sep 2009
    by Personnel Today 8 Sep 2009

    The Dixons Stores Group (DSGi) has launched an investigation into staff caught insulting customers on social networking site Facebook.The unofficial...

    • Employment law
    • HR practice
    • Computer misuse

    Facebook banned by council after staff spent 572 hours networking

    by Kat Baker 1 Sep 2009
    by Kat Baker 1 Sep 2009

    Portsmouth City Council has banned staff from using Facebook during office hours after they clocked up 572 hours – the...

    • Legal Q&A
    • HR practice
    • Computer misuse

    Twitter usage at work

    by Jo Wort 28 May 2009
    by Jo Wort 28 May 2009

    The increase in the numbers of social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter pose real challenges for employers. The...

    • HR practice
    • Computer misuse

    Twitter usage at work

    by Jo Wort 28 May 2009
    by Jo Wort 28 May 2009

    The increase in the numbers of social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter pose real challenges for employers. The...

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    • HR practice
    • Computer misuse

    Twitter not used at work by 90% of staff for fear of getting in trouble

    by Kat Baker 14 May 2009
    by Kat Baker 14 May 2009

    Nine in 10 office workers have claimed they do not use Twitter in the office because they are worried the...

    • Latest News
    • HR practice
    • Computer misuse

    Internet flirting at work admitted by half of younger workers polled

    by Helen Gilbert 23 Apr 2009
    by Helen Gilbert 23 Apr 2009

    Employees are using the internet at work for flirting, affairs and sexual advances, a study has revealed. Almost half of...

    • Latest News
    • Employment law
    • Equality, diversity and inclusion

    14 Lancashire council staff suspended over racist e-mails

    by Louisa Peacock 14 Apr 2009
    by Louisa Peacock 14 Apr 2009

    Fourteen council staff have been suspended ahead of claims they sent one another racist e-mails, it emerged yesterday.Lancashire County Council...

    • Latest News
    • Employee relations
    • HR practice

    Employers should encourage use of Facebook and Twitter

    by Kat Baker 9 Mar 2009
    by Kat Baker 9 Mar 2009

    ‘Old-fashioned’ employers are failing to support staff to use new technologies like Twitter or Facebook to communicate with peers, a...

    • Latest News
    • HR practice
    • Computer misuse

    ‘Cyber cynicism’ grows as employers remain suspicious of new technology

    by Guy Logan 3 Dec 2008
    by Guy Logan 3 Dec 2008

    ‘Cyber cynicism’ is taking hold across UK organisations, and employers are failing to capitalise on the business benefits offered by...

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    IT staff would resort to haggling, bribery and blackmail to keep jobs

    by Guy Logan 3 Dec 2008
    by Guy Logan 3 Dec 2008

    IT staff are so desperate to keep their jobs they would resort to haggling, bribery and blackmail, a survey has...

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