Sure, I understand that once can physically install items on this laptop and get logs sent to them over the network. After scanning the laptop with a variety of programs I am fairly confident there are no keyloggers or anything capturing any of my local information.

So, what are the capacities of ISA 2000 in providing logging for MSN, etc? The hyperlink above didn't work. I know with websense, reports can be run on usage but physical logs of what is said over MSN? That is what I want to know.

What kind of proactive action can I do to secure this laptop to prevent this from happening besides not using these programs?

I would rather not have this conversation with the network administrator as being I am sure he is ignorant of the Australian Privacy Act of 2001, if these things are being logged I am taking it up with the managing director only to prevent exposure of the company. Yes, the network administrator is a true Nazi also!