Education

MODEL ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY

for Corporate Internet Systems

Education and Enforcement

To promote the efficient use and to avoid misuse of Internet-related systems, a copy of this policy statement will be distributed to and must be signed by all employees. Employees are required to familiarize them selves with the contents of this statement. Additionally each department conducts training sessions in conjunction with Network Administration. Supplemental training will be offered as technological and/or policy changes allow.

Network Administration is responsible for protecting users and the system from abuses of this policy. Pursuant to this duty, the system administrator(s) may take any of the following actions reasonably appropriate to the nature of the offense:

1. Reprimand of the offending party or parties.

2. Temporary reduction or suspension of computer system privileges.

3. Referral to the offending user's supervisor.

4. Permanent access revocation.

5. Termination of employment.

6. For misuse amounting to criminal behavior, referral to appropriate law enforcement agencies.

Sanctions may be reviewed by the Network Administration as necessary. Alleged violations will be reviewed on a case by case basis.