The Supreme Court talks about an employee’s right to private sexting

Today, the Supreme Court heard the case of the California SWAT officer who sued the city of Ontario for violation of his privacy after his employer reviewed the messages he sent on his work-issued pager. He had been using the pager for personal text messages — notably for steamy SMSes to his estranged wife and to his girlfriend with whom he worked. (More background here.) At first glance, the case might seem like an easy one. Of course the police department has the right to look at messages sent on an officer’s work pager, right? via The Supreme Court talks about an employee’s right to private sexting - Kashmir Hill - The Not-So Private Parts - True/Slant.