Hi WW

You said, quite rightly:
But I did say:So unless you specifically ban online shopping, which would be considered unreasonable and not using the system as a toy, then using your "sniffer" to gather data other than to protect your network may be problematic.

However, if extra unintended confidential data is collected then timely deletion of that data should free you of any obligation.



UK Bob

My employees have no right to have any personal data on the companies computer system nor are they allowed to utilize the system for other than strict company business.
One X employee, who I fired for the unauthorized usage of the system (He was downloading porn instead of doing his work) took me to the local labor board....
Not only did the labor board uphold my fireing him for this infraction but he had to pay all costs regarding the investigation by the labor board.....his name was also forwarded to the local RCMP for investigation in/as he had downloaded numerous kiddie porn and photos....

Hi WW

It's obvious that your ex-employee is a pervert and somehow believed that he had a right to use your resources to indulge his perversity. Getting rid of someone like that from your employ is not only your right but also your duty.

All the best for the future.


UK Bob

I use Kaspersky - NOTHING gets through

If you think some security suite will protect you against images of childporn, then are sadly mistaken.

How does Kaspersky prevent the downloading of requested files? We're not talking about virii here.

Meanwhile (Aug. 14):
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (AP) — Investigators say a former Kingsport police officer accessed child pornography over wireless networks belonging to neighbors, businesses and a church.
Richard Chandler is one of 72 people indicted in an investigation into an international child pornography network that prosecutors say used an online bulletin board called Dreamboard to access thousands of images and videos of sexually abused children.
The federal search warrant alleges Chandler made 117 posts to the site, including twice when he was on duty.
According to court papers, members used screen names rather than actual names and accessed the bulletin board via proxy servers, with Internet traffic routed through other computers to disguise a user's location.

As an ex-cop busted for child porn, he should have a most interesting time in prison.

Sleepless & Blackhorse 70V

I am not sure what point "Ecky Thump" was trying to make but if you are both right in your interpretations then ET is a very raw and naive novice.

Without making any comments on the case concerning the cop, it shows that the authorities can trace IP addresses via proxy servers, over bulletin boards and anything else that can be used to hide or disguise a perpetrator's computer which is used for illegal activities.


UK Bob