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DANGER WARNING: USING OFFICE EMAIL FOR PERSONAL MATTERS

Corresponding by email has, in many situations, become our default method of communicating.  The ease and efficiency of email often trumps consideration of the vehicle used for such communications.

Beware:  There is no categorical expectation of privacy when using business email for non-business purposes.

Thus, using business email for private matters may expose your business accounts to a subpoena and search.  And, in some cases, such use may also waive the attorney-client or other privileges.

Complicated and expensive litigation often ensues:

In re Asia Global Crossing, Ltd., 322 B.R. 247 (Bk. Ct. S.D. N.Y. March 21, 2005) Continue reading