Email and Internet Usage Policy

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COMPANY OR ORGANIZATION NAME

EMAIL & INTERNET USAGE POLICY

1. Introduction 

Company Name recognizes that Internet and e-mail systems have the potential for enormous benefit to Company employees, but can be misused.

This policy explains what is classified as the acceptable and unacceptable use of the Internet and e-mail systems at Company Name.

All employees using the Internet and e-mail at work must comply with the Company Regulations pertaining to the Use of Information Technology Facilities (Appendix 1) and the Acceptable Use Policy (Appendix 2).

Breaches of this policy will be dealt with through the Company's Disciplinary Procedures for students and staff.  These will be implemented at a level appropriate to the seriousness of the alleged misconduct.

2. Regulations of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, Data Protection Act 1998 and The Human Rights Act 1998

The Company encourages the use of the Internet and e-mail systems and is committed to acting in compliance with individual's rights under both the Human Rights Act 1998 and the Data Protection Act 1998.  While the Company routinely monitors the overall patterns of e-mail and Internet usage it does not, in the normal course of events, specifically identify the use made of the facilities by any individual employee.  

However, under the Regulations of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, e-mail and Internet systems are subject to random monitoring and recording by or on behalf of the Company. Accordingly, while the Company will at all times seek to act in a fair manner, employees should be aware that there can be no legitimate expectation of privacy when using the Company's e-mail and Internet facilities.

3. Application

The following procedures apply to all electronic media and services which are;

• accessed on or from the Company's premises,
• accessed using the Company's computer equipment, and/or
• used in a manner which identifies the individual with the Company,
• accessed remotely e.g. from home, or while traveling on Company business