| The Company provides communications systems, hardware, software, Internet access, e-mail, and voice mail for associates to use for business purposes. All such systems and the communications made on them are the property of the Company. Associates are prohibited from using the systems for purposes that are illegal or otherwise contrary to this Code and other Company policies.
The security of our network and equipment is the responsibility of each associate. Security measures such as IDs, passwords, dial-up codes, and building access cards must be protected and used as intended. Associates must secure laptop computers, other computer devices, data, software and files and should log-off Company systems and networks, or use a password-protected screen saver whenever they leave their computer terminals.
Associates may not install or use software and other items not authorized and approved by the Company on Company systems. Associates must comply with all intellectual property rights (patent, copyright, trademark) in connection with software and systems, and are not permitted to use unlicensed software or create or use unauthorized copies of software.
Company-provided communications systems should never be used to harass or threaten anyone or to send obscene or insulting messages. Use of Company systems must conform to Company electronic systems policies. |
