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Electronic media, such as email and the internet now forms part of most workplaces. At the same time, developments in information technology have expanded the parameters of surveillance of employees in the workplace, providing employers with the ability to monitor email and internet use.

What is spam? Spam is the term commonly used to describe electronic ‘junk mail’ or unwanted messages sent to a person’s email account or mobile phone. Legislation relating to spam came into effect on 10 April 2004. The Spam Act, 2003 (Cth) makes it illegal to send, or cause to be sent, ‘unsolicited commercial electronic …