Computer Use policy

Different servers have different policies regarding what people can do on computer's in the workplace and they each have a set amount of rules stating what users can and cannot do. Here is some of rules that could be used by a school or a company to make sure that they keep on task for their work:

• No social networking or video streaming sites. Searches are filtered on certain things. There should be a web blocker on IPlayer, Youtube and Pornography.
• No installation of software - Server technitions must intall programs that are needed. No downloads of software from websites like Microsoft.
• Email filtering to recognise offensive or offencive or inappropriate words. Only Accesible to Email others on the system.
• Must contact member of staff to get permission to use USB devices.
• Every Username must have a password that contains at least 6 characters which needs to be renewed at least every 6 weeks.
• Each individual must use their own user account. People are responsible for any actions on their account. People are expected to not share user identity.
• People should not attempt to access material that they do not have permission to access.
• Do not alter data or change any programs which you do not have the right to alter.
• Consequences such as banning for misuse of the systems.
• Do not connect to any other server or network device that operates on a wireless frequency without permission.
• Do not use Email and the internet to send offensive messages.
• No use of disk drives unless it is used for appropriate school work.