Those Pesky Legal Disclaimers Are Useless
by Joe on March 30, 2009
I got an email today that said the following:
Note: For internal use only and not for distribution outside the company. The information contained in this message is private and confidential, is the property of [THE COMPANY], and is solely for the use of its intended recipient. If you are not the person to whom this email is addressed, or if it has been sent to you in error, please notify the sender immediately. If you are not the intended recipient, please note that permission to use, copy, disclose, alter or distribute this message, and any attachments, is expressly denied.
Last time I checked, putting this at the bottom of an email doesn’t render my copy/paste or email forwarding button useless. Why do we bother with such pointless language? (and because I copied the anti send along info, does that mean passing along this end of email note is “expressly denied”?
Unless some legal department makes you put this on your email, take it out. Its time to trust everyone! If you don’t trust them, just don’t send the email.
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I always get this one:
This communication and any file transmitted with it may contain information that is confidential, privileged and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. It is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender. Thank you for your cooperation.
by Hannah on March 30, 2009 at 8:59 pm. #