A third of employers are now blocking access to social networking sites according to a new report from Web security firm ScanSafe. Companies blocking such sites has risen 17 percent over the past year.
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The report indicates that companies are more concerned about security and productivity issues with employees visiting social networks while at work. ScanSafe says that
Even though productivity and security issues remain a concern for companies blocking access to social networks Tuvey says there are benefits as well. ""When it comes to social networking, as long as businesses have the right security processes in place and a clearly communicated acceptable usage policy for staff, employers should remain open-minded to sites that can be used for positive reasons, such as exchanging ideas, recruitment and networking."
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