In this episode of Arbeids(retts)lunsj, Lill Egeland and Thomas Olsen dive into an important and complex topic: When and how can an employer access an employee’s email?
The discussion covers:
- Relevant laws and regulations, including the Norwegian email access regulation, GDPR, and the Working Environment Act.
- The conditions that must be met for an employer to legally open an employee’s email account.
- Common scenarios where access may be justified, such as employee sick leave, business-critical information, or suspicion of disloyalty.
They also explore the necessary legal and procedural steps, including:
- Pre-notification and documentation – ensuring a fair and lawful process.
- How to conduct the email access process properly, balancing business needs with employee privacy.
- Deleting emails after employment ends – an often-overlooked but crucial aspect.
This is an informative and practical episode for both employers and employees looking to understand the legal boundaries of email access in the workplace.
Disclaimer: This episode is machine translated from the transcript of the Norwegian episode of Arbeids(retts)lunsj. The voices are generated using AI-tools.