Matthew Worley, Esq.
In an office setting, supervisors
have known that improper use of the company’s technology results in poor
productivity and lost profit. There’s
nothing worse than walking into an employee’s workspace and seeing facebook or
youtube on the computer screen. One of
the most effective tools for preventing such abuse is implementing and
enforcing a written computer network policy.
Regardless of the type of
company, any computer network/IT policy should meet certain minimum
standards. The main purpose of such a
policy is to explicitly define permitted and prohibited uses of the company’s
computer systems. The policy should
state what the consequences for violations are as well.
Such a policy should be in
writing and distributed to all employees.
Additionally, the employer needs to obtain from each employee an
acknowledgement (in writing) that they received, read, and agree to abide by
the policy.
In short, such a policy needs to
convey to all employees that the company owns the computer systems,
there is no expectation of privacy, and violations of the policy can result in
discipline. Having such a policy in
place can increase productivity and keep employees accountable.
If you need advice about drafting
and implementing an effective computer network and electronic communications
policy, contact the team of legal experts at Fausone Bohn, LLP. Our attorneys can walk you through the
development of a policy specifically tailored to your needs. Contact us at (248) 380-0000 or online at www.fb-firm.com.
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