In this episode of Arbeids(retts)lunsj, Lill Egeland and Thomas Olsen dive into an important and complex topic: When and how can an employer access an employee’s email?

The discussion covers:

• Relevant laws and regulations, including the Norwegian email access regulation, GDPR, and the Working Environment Act.
• The conditions that must be met for an employer to legally open an employee’s email account.
• Common scenarios where access may be justified, such as employee sick leave, business-critical information, or suspicion of disloyalty.

They also explore the necessary legal and procedural steps, including:

• Pre-notification and documentation – ensuring a fair and lawful process.
• How to conduct the email access process properly, balancing business needs with employee privacy.
• Deleting emails after employment ends – an often-overlooked but crucial aspect.

This is an informative and practical episode for both employers and employees looking to understand the legal boundaries of email access in the workplace.

Disclaimer: This episode is machine translated from the transcript of the Norwegian episode of Arbeids(retts)lunsj. The voices are generated using AI-tools.