Question

if an employer allows you to use your own smartphone at work for business purposes, should the employer be allowed to monitor emails? why or why not​

Answer 1

Answer:

Nowadays, you shouldn't expect the email messages you write at work to remain private. Courts usually side with the employer when it comes to email privacy. And legality aside, many employers monitor employee email. This article explains the rules, the reality, and how to stay out of trouble. (To learn about the workplace rules regarding employer surveillance and employee blogging during work hours, read Nolo's articles Cameras and Video Surveillance in the Workplace and Fired for Blogging.)