> >> In other words, by WRONGLY attaching confidentiality notices, courts > >> might decide to ignore them even in cases where you imagined they > >> ought to be legitimate... > > > I've thought about that before and agree completely. Unfortunately this > > disclaimer is added by our perimeter UTM device, which has no way to > know > > what is 'public' and what is 'confidential' > > Which, indeed, is exactly the sort of fact that would invalidate any > subsequent claims of confidentiality based on the notice. You should > point out to your organization's lawyers that this type of requirement > accomplishes nothing except making them look like fools. > I've forwarded it to the powers that be and they can decide what they want to do. I'm just the IT Manager to make the magic happen when they decide they want it ;D THINK BEFORE YOU PRINT - Save paper if you don't really need to print this *******************Confidentiality and Privilege Notice******************* The material contained in this message is privileged and confidential to the addressee. If you are not the addressee indicated in this message or responsible for delivery of the message to such person, you may not copy or deliver this message to anyone, and you should destroy it and kindly notify the sender by reply email. Information in this message that does not relate to the official business of Weatherbeeta must be treated as neither given nor endorsed by Weatherbeeta. Weatherbeeta, its employees, contractors or associates shall not be liable for direct, indirect or consequential loss arising from transmission of this message or any attachments e-mail. ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 2: Don't 'kill -9' the postmaster