work internet access issue

wrightk

just wondered about this. my work have given me the internet key so i can use the internet on my laptop when im not technically on shift but am there eg (sleep in) for research on paperwork etc

however the shifts are long and its a cut off location i just wondered whether they would be able to trace if i had a sneaky look on my emails, facebook etc

aerostar

Depends on their system, if the run a server, then yes they probably would, even if they do not then the broadband modem may.

Why don't you just ask if it is OK to check your e-mails in your off time, I expect they will say yes, facebook/youtube may be a different thing.

wrightk

thanks

its just run through a normal bt homehub

i would ask but i havent been working there long and i dont wanna take the mick

Richie-from-the-Boro

wrightk wrote: »

just wondered about this. my work have given me the internet key so i can use the internet on my laptop when im not technically on shift but am there eg (sleep in) for research on paperwork etc

however the shifts are long and its a cut off location i just wondered whether they would be able to trace if i had a sneaky look on my emails, facebook etc

I would ask permission, one thing for sure they will know if they know where to look, even the average ' schoolie ' knows where to look !

wrightk

thanks for that. perhaps i will ask

i didnt think it was that easy for them seeing as its my personal laptop im just using their access key

free4440273

almost certainly they would be able to / even home networks now allow on/off access to the network and visibility of machines on the network and which sites are being accessed (router config setup ) /

rexmedorum

they would technically be able to tell, but using just a BT homehub it seems unlikely they would bother. Also what are you worying about? In your off time you can do whatever you want right? So you are worried about them being angry that you use their connection for checking your private email? I can't comment on the type of people but do they have any IT policy? While it's likely to say you con't use their connection for looking at illegel & indecent material, a blanket ban on any private use would be rare.
If they did do that the solution is simple: Get yourself a mobile broadband or a smartphone with inetnert (wich you can connect to your laptop to use the internet)

fluffnutter

Most people who post on here are probably at work when they're doing so

diable

Have they given you their internet usage policy declaration to read and to sign?

fluffnutter

diable wrote: »

Have they given you their internet usage policy declaration to read and to sign?

Yup. Until they do so, they can't complain about anything...

T_T_2

It is certainly worthwhile asking for permission, and you should also consider getting it in writing. It isn't that uncommon for perfectly respectable, hard-working and esteemed employees to find themselves out of a job as a result of an act of gross misconduct if this constitutes one in your employment contract, don't take the risk.

Check through your contract in advance of asking them, you may also have signed a separate IT/Internet Policy document when you were employed that says what you can and cannot do with the work computers.