Summerlin Law Firm Blog Category: Employee Privacy

Can My Employer Read My Personal Email? Employee Wins Lawsuit Over Access to Gmail Account

by Jeremy R. Summerlin | Jun 17, 2026 | Employee Privacy

In November 2023, a Greenville federal jury found that a South Carolina company violated federal law by accessing an employee’s personal Gmail account and printing hundreds of her private emails. Although the jury found no actual damages, the case serves as an... read more

Can a SC Company Look at Personal Emails or Text Messages?

by Jeremy R. Summerlin | Sep 25, 2023 | Employee Privacy

Can a SC company look at personal emails or text messages of an employee? Does the company have that right? What rights does a SC employee have if that happens? Are Personal Emails and Texts Protected on Your Personal Devices? For most employees in South Carolina, use... read more

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