Internet and E-mail Use Policy

must ensure the confidentiality and integrity of its proprietary and customer information and address the issue of employee access and use of information available on the Internet.

’s information systems and electronic media facilities accessed by employees are provided by the firm to improve communications, enhance efficiency and increase the quality of service provided to clients. While occasional personal use of E-mail and Internet browsing is permitted, it is to be limited and in no way negatively impact job performance or the performance and efficiency of ’s information systems.

All computer hardware, software, E-mail and Internet accounts provided to the employee remain the property of .

maintains the right to monitor and restrict the use of these tools to ensure that they are being used for bona fide business purposes and that their use is not in contravention of any policies, regulatory requirements, copyright or local law. Information accessed, distributed or stored via the use of these tools should not be considered private.

Security

All file information gathered from the Internet is suspect and should not be relied upon automatically for accuracy, integrity, authenticity or perceived origin of the information.

To further protect the integrity of information systems, never use confidential Log-on ID’s or Passwords for access to websites or information on the Internet as they may be intercepted and then used to gain unauthorized access to systems. Never access, grant access to others or use any information system or electronic communication tool that is restricted to you without proper authorization.

Access Limitations

maintains the right to determine whether employees require access to the Internet for business purposes and may refuse to grant or remove access as deemed appropriate. maintains the right, as part of this policy, to utilize available software and tools to monitor and restrict Internet and E-mail activity to protect the firm from complaints or legal action resulting from inappropriate use by employees. Internet and E-mail Use Policy

Acknowledgment

I acknowledge that I have read and understand the provisions of the Internet and E-Mail Use Policy, which outlines acceptable uses of the firm’s computer and electronic media resources.

Further, I agree to be bound by its provisions as long as I am an employee of and understand that violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action up to and including the termination of my employment.

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