Laserfiche WebLink
COMPUTER & INTERNET USE <br /> <br />Virus Protection <br /> <br />Users are responsible for having ALL disks, jump/flash drives or other media storage devices <br />scanned for viruses prior to their use. This includes but is not limited to; disks brought from home, <br />downloaded files, disks or files received from outside agencies or people, and diagnostic disks <br />brought in by technicians. Users needing to scan a disk should contact Metro-INET. <br /> <br />Users of portable equipment need to virus scan the hard drive of such equipment prior to <br />connecting it to the City’s local area network. <br /> <br />Users are responsible for any e-mail received. As some e-mail messages may contain viruses, users <br />are not to open an e-mail message or click on any links and/or attachments if the origin of the message is unknown. <br /> <br />INTERNET POLICY <br /> <br />The City’s Internet access has been installed to facilitate communications and information <br />gathering for City business. Internet access is the property of the City and is intended to assist <br />City employees in the performance of their jobs. The following policy describes the proper use of <br />the Internet and the rights of City management to access information obtained through this system. <br /> <br />DEFINITIONS <br />Internet: A global computer network which joins government, educational institutions and private computers together over high-performance communication lines. The Internet is a rich source of <br />information, electronic commerce and personal electronic communications. <br /> <br />Downloading: The transfer of computer files from one computer storage device to a different <br />computer’s storage device. <br /> <br />Browser: A computer program used to access the Internet with the ability to search the Internet <br />for information. This program resides on the individual’s workstation. <br /> GENERAL INFORMATION <br /> 1. All information taken off the Internet should be considered suspect until confirmed by <br />another source. There is not a quality control process of the Internet. Information obtained has the potential to be inaccurate or outdated. <br /> 2. The Internet will not provide private or confidential electronic communications. Users <br />should understand that ALL communications created, received or backed up on City <br />systems may be construed to be public documents and thus may be subject to legal requests for public disclosure. <br /> <br />3. Management reserves the right to examine e-mails, files & directories, internet usage, and <br />any hardware containing City property. This examination ensures compliance with all <br />legal requirements, internal policies and assists with the management of the City’s <br />information system. <br /> <br />4. Users should consider their internet activities as being periodically monitored and should <br />act accordingly. <br /> <br />INTERNET USAGE <br /> <br />1. Permitted Uses