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Policy on Internet use involves a delicate balance between employers' interests and employees' rights, writes Darius Whelan

The Bank of Ireland chief executive's resignation on Saturday after he accessed websites containing links to adult material highlights the need for employers and employees to be aware of legal issues concerning Internet use at work. This area involves a delicate balance between employers' interests and employees' rights, and care must be taken to draw up a policy which addresses both sides of the equation.