A system administrator who is in charge of the technical support and smooth running of the system in an organisation has been told by a company Director that there are concerns about some members of staff using their work computers for non-work related activities, such as using the Internet for social networking and sending emails. They have also heard rumours that some people are downloading music to listen to whilst at their desks.
The Director wants to avoid being questioned at Board level, and asks the administrator to look into the matter without telling anyone. What could the system administrator do, and what are the ethical, legal and social issues to be considered?
