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Can my employer see what websites I visit on work WIFI?
If you’re using a company computer (or wifi connection), your employer can not only monitor your work email and projects, but they can log your key strokes, including on “private” sites like Facebook or your personal email account. So there really is no hiding the sites you’re visiting (or how long you spend on them).
Can my employer see my browsing history from home?
Your employer will be able to see your internet history at home if you are using a work computer or work cell phone at home for both work and personal purposes. This machine should be kept separate and used only for work. Your browsing history may also be visible if you are logging in for work on a company VPN.
Can phone company see your Internet history on WiFi?
Yes. If you use a smartphone to surf the Internet, your WiFi provider or a WiFi owner can see your browsing history. Except for browsing history, they can also see the following information: Apps you were using.
Can your internet see what you search?
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) can see everything you do online. They can track things like which websites you visit, how long you spend on them, the content you watch, the device you’re using, and your geographic location.
What can Internet providers see about me?
Internet service providers (ISP) CAN see websites you visit, your social media, who you email; CAN potentially see details regarding your health and finances; ISPs save your data for up to a year (or longer), depending on local legislation; Your (Wi-Fi) network’s administrator: CAN see the websites you visit, social media you use, videos you watch
Can my employer monitor my internet usage without my knowledge?
Employees may feel indignant or betrayed if they find out their Internet usage is being monitored without their knowledge. So it’s important for employers to create and distribute to all employees an AUP disclosing any monitoring and control of their use of company assets such as the computers on their desks and Internet access.
How do employers track Internet activity at work?
There are even special software packages that your employer can use to keep track of all Internet activity, even if employees are traveling or working at home. This software can send a report on all visited web sites as well as outbound and inbound communication, such as email and instant messaging.
Can your employer see what you’re doing on your smartphone?
If you’re using your own computer, with your own Internet service, you needn’t worry. Likewise, if you’re frittering (or Twittering) away your work hours on your smartphone, your employer won’t be able to “see” what you’re doing. There is an exception, though.