Management wants me to spy on a colleague. I'll be using a spy program that is 100% hidden, does screen captures, etc. Is there a document out there that I can have document sign to limit my liability? I want signatures from all management stating that they are authorizing me to spy. Thoughts? I have done this before, but this is the first time that they have asked me to compile data against a user for possible use in court. Thanks.

1. What are some of the questions or concerns you might bring up in an answer and what would you suggest this individual do to respond to them?

2. What are they key facts relevant to your response?

3. What is the ethical issue involved in peer spying in the workplace?

4. Who are the stakeholders?

5. What altenatives would you suggest to this individual?

6. What alternatives exist for employers who wish to gather information about employees surreptitiously?

7. How do the alternatives compare; how do the alternatives affect the stakeholders?