A computer and email policy with 40 paragraphs of down-to-
earth common sense to protect your business. Protects your
data, your reputation and your business and sets out a
model policy for any size of business
About this document
There are few businesses that do not use any IT in some regard. Of course its use requires careful and precise control in regards to employment law. It is often difficult to decide exactly what level of control you require. This document is drawn as much to prompt your decisions as to provide a model version. It includes many eventualities - you simply pick and choose the level you need.
Make sure you incorporate this policy into staff contracts by reference (as in the Net Lawman contract documents). Your employees are thus bound by the terms of the policy. So far as you change the terms, it is important to make them clear so that staff know exactly where they stand.
Why use this document?
• Misuse of employer’s computers is now the number one reason for dismissal. It also wastes time on a day-to-day basis. This constitutes a gigantic waste of resources in lost management time spent in re-advertising and arranging temporary substitution.
• Tribunal cases are frequently lost in circumstances where common sense dictates that natural justice favoured the employer. Invariably, a feature of the employee’s case was the employer’s failure to say what was and what was not permitted.
Application
and features
Modern, flexible e-mail policy to suit all organisations
40 paragraphs of down-to-earth practical clauses to protect your business
Helps prevent computer misuse of every sort
Protects your data, your reputation and your business
Covers employees working out of the office / using laptop
Helps protect you from tribunal claims arising from e-mail and Internet related disputes
Educates staff in best practice
Saves time in individual explanation
Contents
Computer network use and constraints
Special provisions for laptops
Prohibited actions
Explanation of e-mail system
Comprehensive email management and control provisions
Prohibited actions
Changes permitted
Other communications issues
Example confidentiality footer
Word
Count (approximate):
Document: 2270
words
Explanatory notes:
725
words
Draftsman
This document is drawn and maintained by Net Lawman. It is real law in plain English.
