In: Computer Science
Kevin is accused by his employer of unauthorized access to a company computer. The employer pursues this as a private action. Which of the following are true about this dispute? Select all that apply.
A. Based on a shared relationship, like employer and employee
B. Requires evidence admissible in court
c. May require a third party to resolve the issue, like a mediator, judge, and/or jury D. May be resolved informally between the perpetrator and victim, or their legal representatives
d. The perpetrator is charged with breaking a law.
e.May be resolved informally between the perpetrator and victim, or their legal representatives
Option (b) and (c) are the correct answers.
The following statements are true about the dispute mentioned in the question:
Requires evidence admissible in court as nothing has been proven yet.
May require a third party to resolve the issue, like a mediator, judge and / or jury to address the scenario.
Option (a) is incorrect as Kevin is an employee of that organization and he was not authorized to access that computer, which his employer could. So, this is not a shared relationship.
Option (d) is incorrect as this is not breaking of any law. Kevin has accessed a computer which he should not. This is not a case of trespassing as he works in that office and he has not stolen the computer which is a business property belongs to the organization.
Option (e) is incorrect as this problem is between the company (access policies) and an employee of that company. This problem can't be resolved informally / internally as the company should follow the ethical policies.
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