Many employers read their employees' e-mail and monitor their Web surfing habits.
This activity may take one to two class periods to complete. Discuss with students what issues they believe encompass a right to privacy. You might note that while a right to privacy is never mentioned specifically in the Constitution, many judges and political scientists believe it is implied by the Bill of Rights and is constitutionally protected. This article includes a discussion of privacy issues in the workplace. Have students take note of why companies say they need to monitor employees and how they do so.