Electronic commerce, like the Internet itself, has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years. E-commerce has until recently been almost exclusively a self-regulated industry with little or no governmental intervention. In recent years, however, government has shown increasing influence in the world of online business.
Employers in the Internet age are impacted by increased governmental presence, if not by the Internet itself. Most employees now have access to a relatively unregulated digital domain on their computers where they can access content inappropriate for the work environment or distracts them from their jobs. The ease and seeming sterility of electronic mail can lead to harassment claims. Communications by email have replaced memos, letters, telephone conversations and even in-person conversations for many communications. Blogs and social networking sites may disclose internal company business or confidential matters. Internet access presents the risk of copyright and trademark infringement litigation. With these issues in mind, this topic will address some of the most serious and pressing aspects of operating a company in the Internet age.
As the integration of technology in the workplace continues to change the landscape of communication and privacy, the...
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