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 electronic equipment connected to the wifi be used to obtain, view, or reach any pornographic, or otherwise immoral, unethical, or non-business-related internet sites i.e facebook, myspace etc. Doing so can lead to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
Email is also to be used for company business only. Company confidential information must not be shared outside of the company, without authorization, at any time. You are also not to conduct personal business using the company computer or email. Please keep this in mind, also, as you consider forwarding non-business emails to associates, family or friends. Non-business related emails waste company time and attention. Viewing pornography, or sending pornographic jokes or stories via email, is considered sexual harassment and will be addressed according to our sexual harassment policy. Any emails that discriminate against employees by virtue of any protected classification including race, gender, nationality, religion, and so forth, will be dealt with according to the harassment policy. These emails are prohibited at the company. Sending or forwarding non-business emails will result