Legal Question in Technology Law in Washington
Is it legal for an employer to hack into private email accounts of employees, & former employees? If so, can there be some kind of compensation?
Asked on 7/29/11, 5:43 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Christopher Steuart
IT Forensics, Inc.
The quick answer is that this appears to describe a violation of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. There are criminal and civil liability (and attorney's fees) provisions.
Answered on 7/29/11, 5:58 pm