Employment with respect to the internet is an important area of concern. Which of the following statements is false.
A) Monitoring employee email and the their internet use in all cases, is a violation under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
B) Employers must consider the impact of PIPEDA before monitoring employee email.
C) Businesses may find themselves linked to criminal activities through the actions of their employees.
D) The employer will be responsible for data transmissions that result in intentional violations of intellectual property rights.
E) Monitoring an employee's telephone conversation, without obtaining prior consent or authorization, may be recognized by the Courts as an invasion of privacy.

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Monitoring employee email and internet use may be allowed in certain situations, such as when it pertains to the employee's job responsibilities or in cases of suspected misconduct. However, employers must still respect their employees' privacy rights, and monitoring without proper justification can be a violation of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Employment with Respect to the Internet Is an Important Area