Anti Keyloggers at Work and in the Office

Anti keyloggers are used quite often in the office to remove keyloggers, by both employees and employers. Oftentimes, employees feel that their employer may be using a keylogger to track their activities while at work: the first question that crosses many people's mind is, is this legal?

Anti keyloggers in the office are a touchy subject, however, there are many cases where a keylogger may or may not be legal. What many people don't realize is that it is actually quite common for an employee to install a keylogger on their employer's computer without their knowledge, in order to spy on their boss' activities as well; this is certainly not legal, and employers who feel that their employees may be doing so should have an anti keylogger installed on their computer to run regular anti keylogging scans.

Who uses anti keyloggers in the workplace?

In general, it is employers who install keyloggers in the workplace in order to monitor the activities of their employees. However, employees themselves have been known to install keyloggers on the computers of their employers; in many businesses, this constitutes a major security breach for the employer, and could mean the loss of vital information should the employee choose to disclose the findings of their spy program to fellow employees or even sell such information to a competitor.

Is it legal for an employer to install a keylogger on an employee's computer?

The short answer to this question is yes. An employer can install a hidden keylogger on your computer, if the employer owns that computer and the computer is used in a work setting. It can be difficult from a legal standpoint to remove a keylogger from a computer at work, because the computer itself is the property of your employer.

What if the computer I use at work is my own computer? Is it still legal for my boss to install a hidden keylogger?

If you own the computer that you use while at work, your employer will require your permission to install a keylogger on your computer. Your own computer cannot be tampered with by your employer, regardless of whether or not you use it at work, without your express permission. Should you find that your employer has installed a keylogger on a computer that you own without your permission you should raise the issue immediately, as this is illegal, and of course remove the keylogger as soon as possible with an anti keylogging program.

Is it legal for an employee to install a keylogger on his/her employer's computer?

Absolutely not! Should you suspect that an employee has installed or could potentially install a keylogger on your computer, it is important that you keep an anti keylogger running on your computer to remove keyloggers at regular intervals. Doing so protects sensitive information which should not fall into the wrong hands.

How can I keep my computer safe from keyloggers at work?

Best practices for keeping your computer safe at work are much the same as practices for keeping your computer safe in general: (1) never leave your computer unattended without a password, (2) never download a file if you are not confident that it is safe, (3) and avoid untrustworthy websites.

If you feel that your computer may have had a keylogger installed at work, you should remove the keylogger as soon as possible. The best solution for doing so is an anti keylogger like SpyReveal. To get the best information about keylogging safety, subscribe to the SpyReveal newsletter and get a free e-book "Protecting Yourself from Keyloggers".