B.A.E.S.S. makes internet access available to employees. Internet access is expected to be used in a responsible manner. B.A.E.S.S. reserves the right to monitor all internet access. Employees who violate this policy are subject to corrective action up to and including termination.
Purpose
- To allow for effective, confidential and accurate communication with inside and outside business partners.
- To allow employees to acquire information from the internet which would help with their assigned duties.
- To help foster an environment free from harassment.
Employee Responsibilities
- Be mindful of copyright laws and never disseminate or print copyrighted materials.
- Protect B.A.E.S.S. confidentiality by not sending, receiving, printing or otherwise disseminating proprietary data, trade secrets or other confidential information.
- Never send or solicit sexually oriented messages or any material that may be offensive to others.
- Do not engage in any activity in violation of local, state or federal law.
- Don’t introduce worms, viruses, trojans or any other software that maliciously interferes with computing operations.
- Only gain access when and as authorized to do so.
- Internet access should not be used for personal gain or personal business transactions.
- Access the internet for personal use only when it does not interfere with workplace productivity and never use it for personal gain or entertainment purposes.
Manager Responsibilities:
- Inform employees of their internet privileges and instruct employees how to properly use these privileges.
- Review and monitor all internet access, as appropriate.
- Issue corrective action, up to and including termination, for violation of this policy.