Online Usage Policy

P2: Content posted on social media should remain at the discretion of the employee posting it.

Modern Cargotechture is a local manufacturing company in the start-up phase. The newly developed company needed a clear communications policy that protects the organization and those within it. This paper outlines Modern Cargotechture’s policy on the use of email, internet, intranet, misuse of facilities and systems, and compliance measures that have been established for neglecting to follow the written policy. The policy is intended for internal employees of Modern Cargotechture and is outlined in a readable format for the purposes of convenience to the reader and to appear like any other policy that one may find in an organizational

By enacting an Internet Policy, we will maximize the prevention of breaches to the security resulting in the leaking of classified material here at America West. The lack thereof could prove to be detrimental. Prevent unauthorized people outside the company potential access to Company passwords and other confidential information. Internet use also creates the possibility of contamination to our system via viruses or spyware.

P3: Legally an employee can be held accountable for his/her social media content on or off work.

"The internet is a vast expansion that has come into its own in the last couple decades. Internet culture is ever evolving, and information is available to virtually anyone with a click of a mouse. This invention has revolutionized the format of society, in both positive and negative aspects. The saying “you can find anything on the internet” is not far off. While many internet users only use the internet for basics, such as Google and Youtube, there is a secret and much darker place known as the ‘dark web’ that is filled with vile/illegal imagery, videos, and products. For this reason I believe that it is the duty of the federal government to regulate the internet, to an extent.

Computers and the use of the internet and emails are for communication between employees and our customers. Personal email use should not be conducted on company property at any time. Do not forward any type of inappropriate material to other employees or our customers. Always use professional language when sending an email to our customers and other employees. The use of the internet is for job-related functions and software information should not be downloaded without the permission of a supervisor or an information technology employee. Employees should refrain from making personal phone calls or receiving personal phone calls during working hours. Emergencies may arise where personal phone calls are necessary and will be allowed. Any other urgent calls need to be kept to a brief conversation.

Support for this policy from each supervisory and non-supervisory employee is expected and is necessary to maintain an environment free from discrimination or harassment.

Computer and internet access is a privilege and may be revoked at any time for inappropriate conduct When you use employee monitoring in the workplace, it is important to alert employees to what kind of monitoring is being done and how it is carried out (George N. Root III, 2015). Employees should have to sign documents indicating their acceptance of the policies. When employees know which behavior is not acceptable, and are aware of what aspects of Internet use the company monitors, they generally try to comply with the policies in place (George N. Root III, 2015). Strong compliance programs are built on privacy, security and compliance functions. These functions and related activities are necessary so that the patient, who is at the center of the information exchange transaction, can have trust and confidence that their individually identifiable health information is safe within the electronic health record system and when shared with other health care providers.

It is important to create a written Internet policy for an "acceptable use policy" for workplace Internet use.

POLICY - Policies define security configuration, user information & admins are responsible for implementation order, this is to ensure the integrity, availability, & confidentially on the Richmond Investments networks. It acts as the main policy from which all employees & contractors must be familiar with, this also defines regulations that all users are mandated to follow. This policy provides the Information Technology managers in Richmond Investments with the mandatory policies & guidelines concerning acceptable use of Richmond Investments’ equipment, e-mail, Internet surfing, network resources, windows explorer, & information processing.

If a company is so strict and does not allow the employees any freedoms then they will have very unhappy employees, especially those from the millennial age group that grew up with this advanced technology. To balance the policy out I would recommend an understanding of what is acceptable use. To start what is acceptable for work related internet use. Then a policy of when it is ok to do things like social media and

There are a number of governmental policies and regulations in place for employers to consider when developing, implementing and enforcing a social media policy. In contrast, the lack of a social media policy leaves an employer at a loss in regards to their avenues of disciplinary action towards employees who take to social media. The governmental policies revolve around the Constitutional right of the First Amendment and the freedom of speech. While this provides some protection for employees there are limitations and exclusions that resulted in the National Labor Relations Board stepping in and providing opinions for the legality of employer disciplinary actions regarding social media content and participation.

Privacy of company documents is of utmost importance and across the global organization, all employees and stakeholders will follow written and unspoken guidelines for mainta ining the integrity of company related data. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action, up to, and including, termination, with the possibility of facing legal recourse . d. Harassment and Bullying At no time is

Regulating the internet jeopardizes the rights of american’s. If congress is successful in passing the net neutralizing bill, it will allow government officials to limit what U.S. citizens are able to view and obtain. Social media has made a tremendous impact on today’s society, allowing people to retrieve information within minutes, as well as the ability to connect across states and countries. Facebook and Twitter give users a platform to share experiences, humorous quotes, and the ability to reach out for help during troubled times. If the Supreme Court grants America’s government full control of the internet and its content, sites such as Facebook and many others alike will be at risk of complete termination from the Web. It is highly unethical to force stipulations on citizens, or to attempt censoring what is U.S citizens birth right, which is freedom of speech.

The use of company computers, electronic media, and company services is for business purpose only, personal use is not permitted. Employees of Computer Inc. are expected to use these electronic services responsibly and productively.