Legal Question in Technology Law in Florida
Forced to share email password
I know of a situation where a boss is forcing her whole
staff to disclose their email password. She cited the
Sunshine Law as justification and said the computer is
no different than pencil and is property of the company.
Is this legal?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Forced to share email password
Your employer has a right to know any passwords used to access company records, computers or databases. In most offices with on-site technicians, the company has the ability to override the password in the event the employee is let go, sick, or for any other reason. They may also monitor and track all activity while you are at work. If the employer is asking for passwords to personal e-mail accounts, bank accounts etc. then they may be overstepping their bounds.
Please call 305-984-5748 should you have any more questions.
Thank you,
Tonia
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