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Protect Outbound Information with Policy-Based
Content Filtering Tools
In addition to monitoring employees’ internal and external e-mail con-
tent, best practices call for the use of policy-based content filtering tech-
nology. Content filtering tools that are based on your policy allow
management to track and block content as it leaves or enters the system,
in the following ways:
• Using an automated search tool, employers can seek out and
block the transmission of target words and phrases that you
do not want transmitted to competitors, reporters, or other
third parties. These target words and phrases can include the
names ...