Think Before You Click: Employers Could Violate Federal Law by Reading Employee Emails By Michael L. Matula & Alexandra G. Widick on December 4, 2025 Email this postTweet this postLike this postShare this post on LinkedIn The federal Stored Communications Act (SCA) protects the privacy of personal emails and social media accounts that employees may access with company-owned devices. It provides for both civil and potentially criminal penalties for violations.