OUT-LAW monitoring survey

This survey was conducted among OUT-LAW.COM users, 14 August 2003.

Is there software in place to monitor email use in your organisation?

• Yes (57.36%)
• No (24.54%)
• Don't know (11.79%)

Is there software in place to monitor web site use in your organisation?

• Yes (63.5%)
• No (23.62%)
• Don't know (12.58%)

Why do you think your company monitors web and email usage?

• Fear of security breach or liability (56.13%)
• To deter staff from wasting time (37.42%)

Do you send personal email when at work?

• Yes (89.7%)
• No (10.12%)

If so, what account do you use to send it?

• Work (44.17%)
• Personal (12.88%)
• Both (32.52%)

Does your organisation have a internet use and email policy?

• Yes (79.14%)
• No (16.87%)
• Don't know (3.68%)

Is your organisation's policy enforced?

• Yes, strictly (17.79%)
• Yes, inconsistently (22.7%)
• I think so (18.4%)
• Rarely (12.88%)
• Never known to be enforced (19.94%)