...practices for Computers use, Internet, e-mail, and company Privacy Policies at O & R Fashion Inc. O& R Fashion Incorporated implemented new regulations to its current company privacy policy to regulate and monitor its employees’ e-mail and internet practices. The Internet use, electronic mail, and employee privacy policies needed to be reevaluated so employees can comply with company formal policies, regulations, procedures and because in the past our company’s managerial staff experienced many unresolved issues with employees due to their uncertainty to how to implement our policies. As a result O & R Fashion Incorporated with the association of its HR services developed an updated policy manual to monitor emails, and Internet access, however; providing the appropriate balance between company’s rights and employee’s privacy rights. The new changes and implementations to our existing privacy policies will reduce or even avoid misunderstandings or any similar situations in the future. This report was completed to explain the new implementations regarding emails usage, and Internet practices within our company and the reasons why O & R Fashion Incorporated decided to implement them. This report will also address some of the employees’ assumptions regarding such policies, how employees are affected by these new changes, and employees’ rights as well as current regulating federal and state laws regarding electronic mail and Internet use. Employees Accessing the Internet...
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...Acceptable IT Usage Policy Acceptable IT Usage Policy Capgemini India The information contained within this document is the property of CAPGEMINI INDIA and is issued in confidence and must not be reproduced in whole or in part. Acceptable IT Usage Policy Document Control Revision History Date Version 8th June 2004 ISMS-Annex04/1.0 1.1 Author C. Rai – ISMS Manager C. Rai – ISMS Manager Description FIRST RELEASE Second Release – Revision of earlier release to adapt QMS guidelines on document controls and classification standard Control 3.9 – “network” was replaced with “network server” Addition of control 3.19 “Network access to temporary staff and visitors” under section 3 Addition of SECTION 8 “Mobile computing and Teleworking Policy” SECOND RELEASE Changes in software copyright compliance, Internet policy, maintaining information security, password policy. THIRD RELEASE Addition of acceptable use policy on Data Card / GPRS / Blackberry 15th Jan 05 28th Jan 05 1.2 C. Rai – ISMS Manager 12th Feb 05 1.3 CRAI – ISMS Manager 3rd March 05 2.0 CRAI – ISMS Manager Chandrashekhar Moharir – ISMS Team 27th September 2.1 05 4th Oct 06 18th 08 3.0 Cmoharir- ISMS team Dmalli- ISMS Team September 3.1 19th September 3.1 09 22nd April 2010 3.2 Company Confidential Kamal Seepana- ISMS No changes Team Daksha Malli Policy Revision Page 2 of 20 Printed copies are current on distribution date. Always refer to the electronic version...
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...XYZ Corporation’s business environment has changed dramatically over the years, especially the manner in which your company can be held liable, or accountable for the actions of your employees. Many small and big businesses like your company have numerous methods to protect themselves from lawsuits in the area of criminal activity and workplace torts. With proper training programs and a comprehensive set of electronic communications policies in place, companies such as yours can reduce many of the criminal and workplace torts that could occur within your workplace or business location and reduce the risk and occurrence of lawsuits and liabilities associated with the improper and illegal usage of the company resources such as Internet usage, email, and use of the company Network and computing systems. Many of the torts that typically occur outside of the workplace can easily occur within the workplace environment because of improper employee use, misuse, or illegal use of the Internet, social media, and email provided by companies such as XYZ Corp. A brief summary of the workplace torts that can create corporate liability and from which corporations and business owners must protect themselves from include but are not limited to: 1. Intentional torts (torts against a person): Assault, Battery, False Imprisonment, and Intentional infliction of emotional distress. 2. Property Torts such as Conversion and Copyright Infringement. 3. Dignitary torts activity that causes injury...
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...Dallas Page July 17, 2015 Unit 4 Assignment 2 NT2580 Acceptable Use Policy Definition 1. Overview To protect the integrity, confidentiality and accessibility along with the safety of our clientele and employees it is necessary that a precise set of standards must be defined for anyone who utilizes the electronic devices to access information via the internet. Richman Investments is committed to protecting employees, partners and the company from illegal or destructive actions whether knowingly or unknowingly. Internet or Intranet related systems, including but not limited to the World Wide Web, storage media, operating systems, network accounts and electronic mail are intended to be used for business pertaining to Richman Investments. It is the responsibility of each electronic device user to know the guidelines of the Acceptable Use Policy and to adhere to the Acceptable Use Policy of Richman Investments. 2. Purpose To outline and give a clear precise definition of what is and what isn’t acceptable when using the property of Richman Investments. Property including but not limited to computers, internet service, email service, storage media, operating systems or network accounts. Inappropriate use of either of the aforementioned exposes Richman Investments to legal liability and/or risks of damage to company hardware and/or software. 3. Scope The Acceptable Use Policy applies to all employees, contractors, clients, visitors and partners to Richman...
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...Electronic Surveillance of Employees LEG 500 Law, Ethics, and Corporate Governance January 22, 2012 1. Explain where an employee can reasonably expect to have privacy in the workplace. Human beings need privacy and have a right to expect privacy in certain areas of their lives. The areas where an employee can reasonably expect to have privacy in the workplace are very limited. Common decency precludes monitoring in highly private locations, such as bathrooms. Personal items, such as purses, wallets and gym bags may also be considered to be off-limits. The employee can also reasonably expect privacy during personal telephone calls at work. In Watkins v. L. M. Berry (1983), the court upheld upon appeal that employers must stop monitoring calls upon realization that the call is of a personal nature. Exceptions to this are when employer policy specifically forbids calls of a personal nature. Here the employees need for privacy directly conflict with established policy. Privacy protection may vary with state laws and federal statutes. State laws on privacy in the workplace may differ with some states offering much more privacy protection to the employees than others. For example, Volkert (2005) reported that while electronic surveillance may be allowed in Idaho, it must have a specific purpose and record video only (no audio). Government employees are likely to have greater privacy rights than private sector employees due to protections under the Fourth Amendment of...
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...report I will be discussing the current privacy policies at Abacus Technology Corporation. I will be going over the policies that Abacus Technology has in place regarding e-mail use and internet use. As well as reviewing the current laws that the State of Maryland has regarding employee e-mail and internet privacy. I will also be discussing why companies implement e-mail and internet use policies. Lastly, I will be covering what assumptions employees might make about their privacy at work and how the policies that are in place can affect an employee’s privacy at work. At Abacus Technology electronic communication such as e-mail and internet use is encouraged, however, electronic communications are considered company property and their purpose is only to be used for company business. The policy on electronic communication relates to all electronic media and services, which are accessed using company computer equipment, while on company premises, or by company-paid access methods, and used in a manner which identifies the individual with the company. Employees are not supposed to use electronic communications for excessive personal use, soliciting non-company business, and conducting activities that are illegal or contrary to the firm’s best interest. Individuals are also asked not to access criminal websites or transmit any harassing or offensive material. Any violations of the company’s electronic communication policy will result in disciplinary actions up to and including...
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...Privacy Report Introduction Using e-mail, the Internet, and privacy policies at an organization is partially what an employee does daily. Properly using the Internet, e-mail and privacy policies is the responsibility of each staff member. Although staff used e-mails to communicate with employees as well as research the Internet for information related to the job, one would expect for certain information to remain private; however, it does not occur like this all the time. Businesses have in place policies where they have the right to observed employees activities during job. While it is important for employees to be mindful of their companies’ policies, it is more important to know that employers have the responsibility to ensure that their employees have been properly inform and made aware of these policies. When an employer provide an employee with a copy of the companies handbooks, the handbook should address such issues as electronic communication and Internet use while on company computers. Additionally, most companies policies states, whether “internet use and communication … are considered part of the company’s business” and “such communication are not to be considered private or personal to any individual employee.” However, some company’s policy also provides, that “occasional personal use is permitted” (Gavejian). What are the e-mail use, Internet use, and privacy policies at your job? Law allows employing organizations to monitor business telephone...
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...An internet usage policy provides employees with rules and guidelines about the appropriate use of company equipment, network and Internet access. Having such a policy in place helps to protect both the business and the employee; the employee will be aware that browsing certain sites or downloading files is prohibited and that the policy must be adhered to or there could be serious repercussions, thus leading to fewer security risks for the business as a result of employee negligence. The Internet Usage Policy is an important document that must be signed by all employees upon starting work. Below is a Sample Internet Usage Policy that covers the main points of contention dealing with Internet and computer usage. The policy can then be tailored to the requirements of the specific organization. Internet usage policy This Sample Internet Usage Policy applies to all employees of <company> who have access to computers and the Internet to be used in the performance of their work. Use of the Internet by employees of <company> is permitted and encouraged where such use supports the goals and objectives of the business. However, access to the Internet through <company> is a privilege and all employees must adhere to the policies concerning Computer, Email and Internet usage. Violation of these policies could result in disciplinary and/or legal action leading up to and including termination of employment. Employees may also be held personally liable for damages caused...
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...Running Header: E-MAIL, INTERNET, AND PRIVACY POLICIES E-Mail, Internet and Privacy Policies University of Phoenix Com 285: Introduction to Business Communication Group: MEBSB039 May 5, 2009 E-Mail, Internet and Privacy Policies With the invention of the internet, many conveniences have been developed to help companies run more efficient. E-Mail was developed to replace standard written messages. This form of communication sped up the receipt of messages from one person to another. Internet and e-mail have become, and will remain a necessary tool for the modern business to succeed. The internet is also used as a way to communicate globally. For instance, a company with offices in the United States and the United Kingdom, now has the ability communicate information at the speed of light. With the advancement of modern technology comes the advancement of ways to steal information and violate the privacy of an employee or the company. Companies have put privacy policies in place to protect employees and the company. Information that could be misused and potentially harm the employee or put the company at risk could easily be sent over the internet through unsecured means. This paper is meant to discuss e-mail, internet use, and privacy policies at the place of employment of the writer. Secondly, we will discuss the laws put in place to regulate employee’s e-mail and internet policies. Thirdly, we will discuss the reasons companies...
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...Acceptable Use Policy This written agreement outlining the terms and conditions of Internet usage, including rules of online behavior and access privileges. Because of the possible misuse of companies -wide computer networks and the Internet by employees having access privileges, Richman Investments are particularly concerned about having a well-developed AUP in place, which is then signed by the all employees and members of Management. Software Access Procedure Software needed, in addition to the Microsoft Office suite of products, must be authorized by your supervisor and downloaded by the IT department. If you need access to software, not currently on the Company network, talk with your supervisor and consult with the IT department. Internet Usage Internet use, on Company time, is authorized to conduct Company business only. Internet use brings the possibility of breaches to the security of confidential Company information. Internet use also creates the possibility of contamination to our system via viruses or spyware. Spyware allows unauthorized people, outside the Company, potential access to Company passwords and other confidential information. Removing such programs from the Company network requires IT staff to invest time and attention that is better devoted to progress. For this reason, and to assure the use of work time appropriately for work, we ask staff members to limit Internet use. Additionally, under no circumstances may Company computers or other electronic equipment...
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...Cash, Paper-based and Electronic Payments: A Theoretical Approach Francisco Calladoy Jana Hromcováz and Natalia Utrero , Abstract In this paper we provide a general equilibrium model that helps explaining payment choice at the retail level: cash, electronic and paper-based instruments. In particular, it provides theoretical foundations to reconcile previous empirical evidence on the matter. Payment pattern of a given country can be shaped by the payment infrastructure, the cost of each payment instrument, the degree of technology development and the interest rate. We show that the introduction of a cheaper payment instrument, in this case electronic payments, may be welfare improving. The calibration exercise for Norway illustrates that the policy of correct pricing of checks promoted by the Norwegian authorities may imply 4% increase in the welfare of the country. Keywords: cash; payments; human capital; cash-in-advance; JEL classi…cation: E42, E41, O42 This paper has bene…ted from suggestions and comments from Rolf Campos, participants in the Finance Forum in Madrid, Symposium of the Spanish Economic Association in Valencia and the seminar at Universidad de Murcia. Financial support from the Spanish Ministry of Education and Science through grants SEJ2007-60671/ECON, SEJ2007-62500, SEJ2007-67895-C04-02, Generalitat de Catalunya through the Barcelona GSE research network and Instituto Valenciano de Investigaciones Económicas are gratefully acknowledged. y Universitat...
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...Nigerians decided to remain unbanked. However, with the introduction of cashless policy, which signaled the adoption of electronic banking, through Automated Teller Machine (ATM), Point of sale (POS) and others, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) intended to bring banking hall and banking services close to the people, even in the comfort of their homes. With the cashless policy, there were expectations of improved security, as it was intended to discourage movement of cash, and reduce traffic at the banking halls. The policy has however not met these expectations, as queues refused to disappear. Some customers complained that the policy has limited their cash transactions, no matter the type of electronic transaction they use. But competition in Nigerian banking sector has become intense, partly due to regulatory imperatives of universal banking and also due to customers’ awareness of their rights. Bank customers have become increasingly demanding; they require high quality, low priced, immediate service delivery and improved value from their chosen banks. And in the face of all these complaints, some continue to shy away from all forms of electronic banking, like ATM, that are devoid of queue. Findings show that queues have returned in banks where facilities are limited and cannot meet up with demand. Not too many bank customers can withstand the queues, yet they are reluctant to fully embrace the cashless policy. CASHLESS NIGERIA The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under the leadership...
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...and aspects that are mostly concerned in organizations. The results and implications of this study contribute to understand companies’ awareness, concerns, and practices on Internet misuse issues. Firms Control Employee Internet Use. (July 01, 2007). Information Management Journal, 41, 4. This article provides data regarding why companies restrict their employees’ Internet access. Therefore it is helpful to understand the attitude towards Internet usage issue from the employer’s side. Akman, I., & Mishra, A. (July 21, 2010). Predictive Effect of Gender and Sector Differences on Internet Usage among Employees. Engineering Economics, 21, 3, 295-305. This paper recognizes the increasing usage of Internet in organizations and the need from policy makers to understand their employees’ Internet usage patterns and purposes. The authors concluded predictive effects of gender and sector differences on Internet usage. This article provides helpful insight to understand the patterns and purposes of employees’ Internet usage Zoghbi-Manrique-de-Lara, P. (April 24, 2009). Inequity, conflict, and compliance dilemma as causes of cyberloafing. International Journal of Conflict Management, 20, 2, 188-201. This...
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...View the video: “Electronic Surveillance of Employees” by clicking on the link in the course shell. There is also a link that will allow you to print the script of the video. Write a four to five (4-5) page report that answers the following: 1. Explain where an employee can reasonably expect to have privacy in the workplace. In today’s age of e-mail, internet, and increased use of technology, there are very few places that an employee can expect to have privacy in the workplace. The sanctuary of one’s enclosed office used to be expected to warrant privacy but not anymore. There are no uniform legal standards protecting employee privacy in the workplace. Employers can get away with denying workplace privacy because they own the business phones, computers, and building. About the only place an employee can reasonably expect to have privacy in the workplace is in the changing room. Wisconsin Representative Thomas Petri introduced Bill H.R. 582 in 2005 to enact the Employee Changing Room Privacy Act. This bill would prohibit employers from engaging in video or audio monitoring of employees in restroom facilities, dressing rooms, or other areas in which it is reasonable to expect employees to change clothing. It proposed to establish maximum civil money penalties for violators. However, this bill never became law. 2. In the office workplace there are typically two types of workspaces, an open area, in which there are several desks and where conversations can...
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...ELECTRONIC MONITORING SYSTEM. INTRODUCTION Due to the continuous evolving of surveillance technology, the firm of Just Information Communication Technology Limited (JICTL) is desirous to implement a system that will enable it monitor their employee electronically in order to measure their productivity. Since “one of the biggest issues of the information age is that of privacy” (Andrew A. Adams & Rachel J. Mccrindle, 2011, P. 211). This report will address the relevant issues on privacy with regards to implementing this project and make necessary recommendations. ELECTRONIC SURVEILLANCE OF HUMAN (EMPLOYEE) IN A WORK PLACE Electronic surveillance of employees in a work place can be described as the monitoring of the activities (work conduct) of employees by the employer by the means of electronic device. The monitoring aspect may include some or all of the following areas: • E-mail • Voice mail • Employee location • Telephone conversation • Internet usage • CCTV (Video surveillance) etc. There are various reasons why employers may want to monitor the activities of their employee. One of such reasons is to ensure system security and operation (Andrew A. Adams & Rachel J. Mccrindle, 2011, P. 212-218). The firm of JICTL is implementing this system for the purpose of measuring employee productivity. For the fact that electronic communication has become so important in the modern workplace with the use of e-mail, the internet, telecommuting, and corporate intranets, employers...
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