Systems
The Company’s computer, internal network, cell phone, PDA, access to Internet, email and voicemail systems are business tools intended for employees to use in performing their job duties.Therefore, all documents and files are the property of the Company. All information regarding access to the Company’s computer resources, such as user identifications, modem phone numbers, access codes, and passwords are confidential Company information and may not be disclosed to non-Company personnel.
All computer files, documents, and software created or stored on the Company’s computer systems are subject to review and inspection at any time. In this regard, employees should not assume that any such information is confidential, including e-mail either sent or received.
Upon separation of employment, all communication tools should be returned to the Company.
Personal Use of the Internet
Some employees need to access information through the Internet in order to do their job. Use of the Internet is for business purposes during the time employees are working. Personal use of the Internet should not be on business time, but rather before or after work or during breaks or lunch period. Regardless, the Company prohibits the display, transmittal, or downloading of material that is offensive, pornographic, obscene, profane, discriminatory, harassing, insulting, derogatory or otherwise unlawful at any time.
Software and Copyright
The Company fully supports copyright laws. Employees may not copy or use any software, images, music or other intellectual property (such as books or videos) unless the employee has the legal right to do so. Employees must comply with all licenses regulating the use of any software and may not disseminate or copy any such software without authorization. Employees may not use unauthorized copies of software on personal computers.
Unauthorized Use
Employees may not attempt to gain access to another employee’s personal file of e-mail messages or send a message under someone else’s name without the latter’s express permission.
Employees are strictly prohibited from using the Company communication systems in ways that the Company deems to be inappropriate.
If you have any question whether your behavior would constitute unauthorized use, contact your immediate supervisor before engaging in such conduct.
Email
Electronic mail is to be used for business purposes. While personal email is permitted, it is to be kept to a minimum. Personal electronic mail should be brief and sent or received as seldom as possible. The Company prohibits the display, transmittal, or downloading of material that is offensive, pornographic, obscene, profane, discriminatory, harassing, insulting, derogatory or otherwise unlawful at any time.
Employees are prohibited from unauthorized use of encryption keys or the passwords of other employees to gain access to another employee’s email messages.
