Suspom Work - Data Protection

[PuzzledPotter]

I am currently suspended from work with a local Council for storing personal items (family photographs, personal documents etc) on the Authoritys computer/network systems.

As part of their investigations into the issue the Council have said they will be looking at all of the items in a folder titled with my name as well as all of the emails in my email account. I have, however, been told by a friend/colleague that no one is allowed to access my e-mails and folders on the computer under data protection.

Is this true?

[woofgang]

not true. If you store it on their system, they can look at it. (and why the heck would you do that??)

[factor-fiction]

It depends on the employer's policy regarding private use of their computers in their time and in your lunch times.

[Nibble]

Extract from http://www.dumblittle...nal-data-on-work.html

So how does that employee now get their data back and how much of it is read by others?

It is their data and they should be able to log in and get it. Unfortunately, you are wrong. If the data is on a company computer, it is the company's data, and if the employee is let go, they no longer have a right to access it.

[tonywiltshire]

PP, before you take any action I would strongly suggest you consult your contract of employment to establish what you can and should not do, particularly with reference to the storing of personal information. If you are satisfied you are an employee, look particularly at the express terms of your contract.

[EDDIE51]

Your friend/colleague is wrong !
Not only can the employer look at any files on THEIR computer, they may well have grounds to sack you for gross misconduct.
I actually know a person who was sacked for charging their personal phone at work . The charge was 'theft of electricity' and theft is gross misconduct.
You have not only stolen electricity but internet/ computer time as well.