Acceptable Use Policy

Whats this this policy:

A. Purpose of Policy B. Purpose of Standards of Conduct C. Standards of Conduct D. Maintenance and Protection of Technology Resources E. Overview F. Compliance

A.

Purpose of this policy

The technology resources of ACME, Inc. including all data and information stored there is critical to business success. This policy establishes the Standards of Conduct for accessing the following:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Email. Phone systems. Software being used by ACME, Inc. Computer and peripheral devices. Computer systems, computer networks, and servers. Any activity involving ACME, Inc.s technology resources.

B.

Purpose of Standards of Conduct

The standards of conduct are being established for the purpose of: 1. Ensuring a safe, productive, and inoffensive workplace for all associates.

2. Maintaining the security of ACME, Inc.s proprietary and confidential corporate information. 3. Complying with ACME, Inc.s legal and contracted obligations.

4. Reducing the risk of loss, or creation of liability, for ACME, Inc. that could be caused by the misuse of the companys technology and data resources.

C.

Standards of Conduct

1. Employees must protect ACME, Inc.s company assets, confidential information, data resources, and intellectual property at all times. 2. Employees must not use any technology resource that would interfere with ACME, Inc.s ability to conduct its business, any associates ability to work, expose ACME, Inc. to liability, or compromise the companys proprietary or confidential data or information. 3. Employees must avoid conduct which would cause ACME, Inc. to be viewed in a negative manner or expose Acme, Inc. to claims of harassment, slander, or defamation. 4. Employees must not utilize ACME, Inc.s technology resources for personal to conduct business other than ACME, Inc.s business. 5. Associates may not download, install, or used unlicensed or unauthorized software.

6. Employees must understand that information kept on the technology resources of the company may be audited. Therefore, all employees must exercise good judgment in what statements are made and what information is stored. 7. Devices attached to ACME, Inc. systems may not be connected to any other network, unless done by the IS Department.

D.

Definitions

IS Department: The name of the department responsible for the security of information and network resources in the company.

E.

Compliance

1. ACME, Inc. technology resources and all information residing on its intranet are assets and property of the company and must be used and treated as such. Therefor each employee is expected to exercise sound judgment to enhance the purpose of this policy. 2. If an employee has any cause to suspect that another employee has engaged in, or is engaging in, any of the activities prohibited in this policy, the matter must be immediately reported to the IS Department or the employees manager. 3. If the company suspects or determines in its sole judgment that an employee is using the companys technology resources that goes against the rules set forth in this policy, the company may immediately terminate or restrict access to any or all of ACME, Inc. technology resources. 4. Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination and prosecution under federal, state, or local laws.