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Page 1 of 2 Administrative Policy # 2017-003 Internet Usage Policy
Town of Digby
Administrative Policy # 2017-003
Internet Usage Policy
Purpose:
The purpose of this policy is to outline the rules and regulations regarding internet usage.
Definitions:
Network: means a collection of systems interconnected by communication channels that allow
sharing of resources and information, including connectivity to the internet where applicable.
Software: means the entire set of programs, procedures, and related documentation associated
with a system.
User: means the Mayor, a councillor or an employee of the Town of Digby or another individual
who is authorized to use the Town's network or systems.
Employer: means the Town of Digby
Locations: Websites and social media sites accessed through the internet.
Policy Statement:
Town of Digby Council members and employees use the internet in the course of their work as well as
during their private time.
Access Usage:
The Town of Digby maintains a networked system of computers which have access to the Internet
to assist in the conduct of business of the Employer. These systems, including the equipment and
the data stored in the system, are and remain at all times the property of the Town of Digby. As
such, any and all Internet access shall be performed within the interests of the Town of Digby.
This shall include the downloading or viewing of information from the Internet.
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Internet access and the downloading of any information should be limited to the conduct of
business of the Town of Digby and may not be used for the conduct of personal business without
the prior written approval of the Employer.
The Employer reserves the right to retrieve and review any information downloaded and locations
(web-sites) visited while accessing the Internet. Please note that even when a location is deleted
or erased, it is still possible to recreate the accessed locations; therefore, ultimate privacy of
Internet access cannot be ensured to anyone.
Locations that contain content that may reasonably be considered offensive or disruptive to any
employee are prohibited. Offensive content would include, but would not be limited to, sexual
comments or images, racial slurs, gender-specific comments or any comments that would offend
on the basis of his or her race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation,
religious or political beliefs, marital status, or disability.
Employees learning of any misuse of Internet access or violation of this policy shall notify his/her
supervisor.
Personal Accountability:
A user shall not share or divulge any username or password issued to the user by the Town of
Digby or affiliates for the purpose of providing access to the internet resources of the Town of
Digby or its affiliates.
A user of the Town's network and system shall identify themselves honestly, accurately, and
completely while participating in all forms of electronic communication (e.g. email) and when
participating in other interactive internet-based activities (e.g. social media and blogs).
Discipline:
Any contravention of this policy may result in discipline by the employer including, but not limited to
confiscation of equipment of the employer, and disciplinary action up to and including termination of
employment.
Clerk's Annotation for Official Policy Book
Date of Notice: December 19, 2016
Date of adoption: January 2, 2017
Policy effective date: January 2, 2017
I certify that this Internet Usage Policy was adopted by Council as indicated above.
January 3, 2017
Clerk
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