The developer knows that the company tracks Internet traffic but is not aware of the computer activity recording software. He also countered that the information surrounding his dismissal was illegally collected because he used software to record computer activities, invade his private life, including personal and confidential conversations. password .
The jury also agreed that tracking employees with the keylogger software had gone too far, but also said that companies were allowed to use such software when there was a good reason to doubt the employee. is violating the law.
However, keyloggers should not be used to track employees or resolve disputes. The jury said that it was unreasonable to fire this programmer.
Over the past 4 years, companies selling keylogger software say using these software is legal.