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Metro-INET Acceptable Use Policy Version 3.0 1/1/2024 7 The loss or theft of a removable media device that may have contained agency information must be reported to your supervisor immediately. Metro-INET can assist in the encryption of media. Hardware In general, Metro-INET or the agency will provide the hardware required for an employee to perform their job duties. Requests for new or different hardware should be made to your supervisor, who will forward the request to Metro-INET for review to ensure appropriate standards are satisfied. Only agency staff may use agency computer equipment. Use of agency equipment by family members, friends, or others is strictly prohibited. Employees are responsible for the proper use and care of agency computer equipment. Computer equipment must be secured while off premises. Computer equipment should not be exposed to extreme temperature or humidity. Metro-INET may encrypt the storage of Metro-INET supported hardware to prevent data loss due to misplaced agency equipment. Software In general, Metro-INET or the agency will provide the software required for an employee to perform their job duties. Requests for new or different software should be made to your supervisor, who will forward the request to Metro-INET for review to ensure appropriate standards are satisfied. Only agency staff may use agency software. Use of agency software by family members, friends, or others is strictly prohibited. Software shall not be downloaded or installed on Metro-INET supported computers without the prior approval of Metro-INET. Exceptions to this include updates to software approved by Metro-INET such as Microsoft updates, or other productivity software updates. Metro-INET may, without notice, remove any unauthorized programs or software, equipment, downloads, or other resources. Software is to be in a current and supported state and have security related and critical updates applied within the timeframe set by the Metro-INET Information Security Manager. Incidental Use Incidental personal use of agency owned resources and related equipment is accepted. Reasonable, incidental personal use of agency computers and software should never preempt or interfere with work. Employees are responsible for exercising good judgment regarding the reasonableness of personal use. Personal files are not to be stored on Metro-INET supported computer equipment.