I agree. Why don't they simply handle the issues as they arise? Obviously, this person was reported...Our policies here are very strict. We do not allow anyone to download from the internet and we block all files except files such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint. If anyone needs anything, they have to call IT. Eliminates personal use, as well as viruses! At this point, we do not have any web monitoring software, but I'm sure that'll happen. Obviously, I have a small group of employees (75) and the maintenance to assist them...well, let's just say it's worth it to avoid all the baggage that comes with users having free reign. -----Original Message----- From: Mike Dufoe [mailto:dufoem@xxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Friday, October 31, 2003 11:49 AM To: [ExchangeList] Subject: [exchangelist] RE: EMAIL scanning http://www.MSExchange.org/ I think your company needs to rewrite their handbook. Heck, I could just imagine if I was allowed to listen in to my CEO's phone calls and check his emails. -----Original Message----- From: Susan Tackett [mailto:susan_tackett01@xxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Friday, October 31, 2003 12:26 PM To: [ExchangeList] Subject: [exchangelist] EMAIL scanning http://www.MSExchange.org/ My company has had problems receitly with inappropriate pictures being downloaded and EMAILed to fellow employees and we even had a person that sent an EMAIL to other employees trying to sell a revolver. I have been given the task of researching a content filtering software and what the law says. I wanted to get opinions from people that have actually been through this... I am currently running Exchange 5.5, but will be switching to Exchange 2000. Also, one of our HR people says that filtering software is not enough; they want me to set it up so that all EMAIL can be read by them (which I believe is wrong). Our company handbook states that "Employees have no right of privacy for any phone calls, EMAILs or Internet access that are done on company time or with company equipment." During this meeting, all I could think of was the Mccarthism in the '40s. I really need your input. Thanks- Susan _________________________________________________________________ Cheer a special someone with a fun Halloween eCard from American Greetings! Go to http://www.msn.americangreetings.com/index_msn.pd?source=msne134 ------------------------------------------------------ List Archives: http://www.webelists.com/cgi/lyris.pl?enter=exchangelist Exchange Newsletters: http://www.msexchange.org/pages/newsletter.asp Exchange FAQ: http://www.msexchange.org/pages/larticle.asp?type=FAQ ------------------------------------------------------ Other Internet Software Marketing Sites: Leading Network Software Directory: http://www.serverfiles.com No.1 ISA Server Resource Site: http://www.isaserver.org Windows Security Resource Site: http://www.windowsecurity.com/ Network Security Library: http://www.secinf.net/ Windows 2000/NT Fax Solutions: http://www.ntfaxfaq.com ------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------ List Archives: http://www.webelists.com/cgi/lyris.pl?enter=exchangelist Exchange Newsletters: http://www.msexchange.org/pages/newsletter.asp Exchange FAQ: http://www.msexchange.org/pages/larticle.asp?type=FAQ ------------------------------------------------------ Other Internet Software Marketing Sites: Leading Network Software Directory: http://www.serverfiles.com No.1 ISA Server Resource Site: http://www.isaserver.org Windows Security Resource Site: http://www.windowsecurity.com/ Network Security Library: http://www.secinf.net/ Windows 2000/NT Fax Solutions: http://www.ntfaxfaq.com ------------------------------------------------------ ##################################################################################### Only the individual sender is responsible for the content of the message, and the message does not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the Texas State Teachers Association or its affiliates.