InternetandEmailAccessPolicy-HainesWatts.pdfVIP

Internet and Email Access Policy In order to protect the firm, its employees, customers and Model policy statement suppliers, all members of staff should be given a copy of the firm’s policy regarding acceptable use of IT resources – particularly internet, email access, and data protection To minimise these kinds of potential problems, employers policies. It may also be necessary to have a separate Bring should consider setting out a policy statement for all Your Own Device (BYOD) policy covering the use of employees embracing internet and email access. personal devices and to what extent (if any) these are permitted to connect to corporate information systems. A suggested policy statement is shown below which you may find useful as a starting point. Any such policies should form part of the contract of employment - to the extent that any breaches of the policy Policy and scope could result in disciplinary action, and in some cases even dismissal. The company/firm (delete as appropriate) sees the internet Having an acceptable use policy not only helps protect the and the use of email as an important business tool. organisations exposure to rogue software, legal action, and loss of corporate/personal data but can also help in Staff are encouraged to enhance their productivity by disputes with employees. using such tools - but only in accordance with the guidelines set out in this document. Email The internet is largely unregulated and uncensored and we h