Apply It 10.3: Electronic Communication

  • Identify common risks of using electronic communication
  • Recognize ethical issues related to using electronic communication in business

Privacy in the Workplace

You can view the transcript for “Are You Being Tracked? How Companies Are Monitoring Productivity” here (opens in new window).   How might companies balance their legitimate interest in ensuring productivity with maintaining employee dignity and morale, given that employers have legal authority to monitor electronic communications on company devices? What would constitute an ethical approach that balances productivity with fostering a positive workplace culture?

Do you have a back up plan?

Unfortunately, cybersecurity failures like stolen passwords and ransomware are all too common now.

You can view the transcript for “A Long Day (with no Cybersecurity)” here (opens in new window).

If you suddenly realized that your personal information has been stolen and platforms that you need to access are frozen, what would you do?