Common use of Computer Use Policy Clause in Contracts

Computer Use Policy. The District has invested substantial assets in order to provide employees access to perform the responsibilities of their jobs. Although many employees are provided computers or access to computers for job-related purposes, all employees should fully understand that the computers, as well as all information temporarily or permanently stored or transmitted with the aid of computers, remain the sole and exclusive property of the District and is subject to access, copying and use by the District in any manner it deems appropriate. Employees therefore should not assume any privacy right or interest in any information that is either temporarily or permanently stored on the computer, nor should employees anticipate receiving a proprietary interest in any such information. In order to monitor compliance with this policy and to protect its business interests, including the need to prevent any improper use of computers, the District reserves the right to gain access to any information stored in, accessed, used or retrieved by any of its computers. Access to information may occur either before, during or after an employee’s shift, and either with or without the employee’s advance knowledge or consent. Offsite access to the District’s computer system may only be made after prior approval by the General Manager or his or her designee. Any entry into the District’s computer system by an offsite computer may be monitored to the same extent as use of the District’s computer system on in-house computers. In addition, employees should not add or load any software to a computer without the proper approval of the General Manager or his or her designee, nor should they use a computer for any improper or unauthorized use. Inappropriate uses include, without limitation, downloading proprietary information of others, engaging in inappropriate disclosures or defamatory communications, or engaging in or facilitating competitive activities or activities that are tortious because they violate or tend to violate the rights of third parties, the District or coworkers. An employee who has questions regarding this policy or questions regarding the appropriateness of any activity relating to computers should direct them to his or her supervisor before engaging in any activities that may be found to be unauthorized or improper. Strict compliance with this policy is essential. Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

Computer Use Policy. ‌ The District has invested substantial assets in order to provide employees access to perform the responsibilities of their jobs. Although many employees are provided computers or access to computers for job-related purposes, all employees should fully understand that the computers, as well as all information temporarily or permanently stored or transmitted with the aid of computers, remain the sole and exclusive property of the District and is subject to access, copying and use by the District in any manner it deems appropriate. Employees therefore should not assume any privacy right or interest in any information that is either temporarily or permanently stored on the computer, nor should employees anticipate receiving a proprietary interest in any such information. In order to monitor compliance with this policy and to protect its business interests, including the need to prevent any improper use of computers, the District reserves the right to gain access to any information stored in, accessed, used or retrieved by any of its computers. Access to information may occur either before, during or after an employee’s shift, and either with or without the employee’s advance knowledge or consent. Offsite access to the District’s computer system may only be made after prior approval by the General Manager or his or her designee. Any entry into the District’s computer system by an offsite computer may be monitored to the same extent as use of the District’s computer system on in-house computers. In addition, employees should not add or load any software to a computer without the proper approval of the General Manager or his or her designee, nor should they use a computer for any improper or unauthorized use. Inappropriate uses include, without limitation, downloading proprietary information of others, engaging in inappropriate disclosures or defamatory communications, or engaging in or facilitating competitive activities or activities that are tortious because they violate or tend to violate the rights of third parties, the District or coworkers. An employee who has questions regarding this policy or questions regarding the appropriateness of any activity relating to computers should direct them to his or her supervisor before engaging in any activities that may be found to be unauthorized or improper. Strict compliance with this policy is essential. Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.