Electronic communications within the workplace are an important tool in conducting business. Both, the employer and the employee retain a level of implied responsibility in protecting the interest of each. The employer provides electronic communications systems and devices with the intent of assisting employees in the performance of their jobs. Policies concerning the use of electronic communications should primarily protect the interests of the company, to include reputation and work product. Employees should conduct themselves in a manner that does not distract from the overall purpose of business communications. Employee utilization of company assets for personal use should not be excessive, and staff should use responsibly. In my current employment policies are in place to regulate the use electronic communications for professional and personal use. Although employees are permitted to use company assets for limited personal use, all use should be brief and not detract from the employees work or violate the company’s standard of ethics. Policies have been placed to protect the employee and the Agency, As O’Rourke explains employers have a right to “intercept and review e-mail messages, audit email accounts and require employee training on e-mail” (2013, p. 190). Employees have a responsibility to ensure their use of company assets for personal use comply with organization policies. As no federal law covers entirely an employee’s right to privacy (O’Rourke, 2013, p.189) employees should ensure that all use of company assets for personal use are in accordance written and implied policies of the organization. Use of employer communication assets for personal use, if permitted should maintain the same degree of professionalism as any other aspect of conducting business. Employers should a have a right and responsibility to ensure company assets are being utilized in accordance with company polices. Employees should have a responsibility to ensure they are abiding by set policies and understand that they are using a company asset, and even personal use can affect the reputation and legal liability of the company.