Computers are very much personal to everyone, and using passwords on them is a pretty common fact.
So employers monitor their employees to see if they are doing anything behind their backs.
But the question remains whether the employee can or can not ask for your system password.
So without wasting any time, lets get started.
Is it Legal for Your Employer to Ask for your system Password?
Okay, let me get this straight.
Here is what your employer can access or monitor if you have an organization computer:
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In general, emails sent or received through business email accounts are not considered private.
Employers are authorized to monitor these interactions as long as there is a legitimate business reason.
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GPS Tracking
All laptops nowadays have a built-in GPS.
Using that information, your employer can easily track your location.
Your employer can easily see where you are now and what you are doing at the very moment.
However, this is only possible when your organization provides you with a laptop or mobile phone.
If you own your personal computer and mobile phone, your employer has no right to monitor those whatsoever.
The usage and storage of passwords
For work-related applications, every company has its own usernames and passwords.
But in no circumstances your employer is allowed to ask for your personal username and password.
Even though you use them on your workspace computer using the office web connection.
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Your web app
On a company data pipe, any unencrypted traffic will be visible to the employer.
So be extra cautious while using the companys internet at the office or even remotely.
Check out our detailed post on howCan Text Messages Be Monitored By Employer.
So dont get stressed if your employer asks for your system password and cooperate with your boss.
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