In the case of government employees, courts generally hold that the employee has no legitimate expectation of privacy in a __________used in that employment.

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Courts have consistently held that government employees have no legitimate expectation of privacy in computer files, email messages or Internet usage on computers supplied by their employers. This is because employers generally have a legitimate interest in monitoring usage to ensure productivity, prevent abuse or unauthorized access to sensitive information. However, government employees may have a reasonable expectation of privacy in personal items such as a purse, locked file cabinet, or briefcase if these items are not connected to work-related activities.

In the Case of Government Employees, Courts Generally Hold That