[NTLUG:Discuss] Monitor user's activity

[Steve Southwell]

David Ross wrote:

>... Doing this however opens up some legal issues, 
>so make sure your users are aware they are being logged and have agreed to 
>it, otherwise you could get into trouble."
>  
>
For several years, I've been using the following text in my /etc/motd 
file:  (Mostly copied from the old Bastille Linux)  I'm no lawyer, but 
I'd think you'd be covered, having this display upon each login:
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Unauthorized entry to this system is a felony.
All transactions are logged, and violators will be prosecuted.

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                            NOTICE TO USERS


This computer system is for authorized use only. Users (authorized or
unauthorized) have no explicit or implicit expectation of privacy.

Any or all uses of this system and all files on this system may be
intercepted, monitored, recorded, copied, audited, inspected, and 
disclosed to
authorized site and law enforcement personnel.

By using this system, the user consents to such interception, monitoring,
recording, copying, auditing, inspection, and disclosure at the 
discretion of
authorized site.

Unauthorized or improper use of this system may result in administrative
disciplinary action and civil and criminal penalties. By continuing to use
this system you indicate your awareness of and consent to these terms and
conditions of use. LOG OFF IMMEDIATELY if you do not agree to the conditions
stated in this warning.

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