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A business owner wanted me to break into a staff laptop yesterday
I was at a small business fix when the manager pulled me aside. He wanted me to get into an employee's locked laptop to check for suspicious activity. No formal request or consent, just a hunch from him. I told him straight up that without proof or legal backing, I couldn't do it. It's a breach of privacy and could get us both in trouble. My tip: always have a clear policy on data access and stick to it, no matter the pressure. It saves your rep and keeps you out of legal hot water.
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maryshah6mo ago
That manager asking you to hack into a staff laptop is really wrong! You did the right thing by saying no right away. I've seen cases where stuff like that leads to big legal problems or even jail time. Having a clear rule about data access from the start saves so much trouble. It's smart to stick to your guns even when bosses push back.
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jackson.quinn6mo ago
Totally agree, that's a major red flag. Always get requests like that in writing to cover your back. Makes it way harder for them to deny it later.
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theas946mo ago
Isn't that just asking for trouble later?
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