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DATA NUGGET
May 24, 2000


Yeah, I'm Surfing. Wanna Watch?

Most people admit they use the Internet to conduct personal business at work, according to a new survey. But most have no problem with their employer using software that tracks what they do online on company time.


My company has an Internet usage policy51%

My company has the right to monitor my e-mail and Web usage 73%

I use the Web for personal e-mail at work 55%

I use the Web for personal surfing at work 46%

DATA: Angus Reid survey of 1,000 people, including 442 with Web access at work. Unless otherwise noted, the percentages above refer to the smaller sample.

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