601 - COMPUTER/TECHNOLOGY USE

Computer, voice mail, e-mail and Internet availability are intended for business purposes only. Such tools and devices are to be accessed and used only in the course of carrying out legitimate job responsibilities. Personal use of Company or customer technologies is prohibited at all times.  

Unacceptable non-work-related activities, including downloading, viewing, or sending insulting, disruptive, offensive, derogatory, profane, or discriminatory messages or material, are prohibited. Examples of forbidden transmissions include sexually explicit messages, cartoons, or jokes; unwelcome propositions or love letters; ethnic or racial slurs; illegal activities; violence; drugs; or any other message that can be construed to be: harmful to morale, harassment, or disparagement of others based on their sex, race, age, national origin, gender, disability, or religious beliefs.

All activities are subject to monitoring, and employees should not expect privacy regarding such use. Employees must respect copyright, trademark, trade secret, patent, license, policy and other proprietary rights and restrictions relating to the use, access, or download of software or information. Unauthorized copying of software or documentation is strictly prohibited. No Employee may download any software without the express permission of the IT Department. The Company may from time to time, conduct system audits to ensure compliance with this policy. Employees who become aware of any misuse of software or documentation must notify their Supervisor or the IT department.

The E-mail system shall not be used to send (upload) or receive (download) copyrighted materials, trade secrets, proprietary financial information, or similar materials without prior authorization from Company Senior Management. Employees, if uncertain about whether certain information is copyrighted, proprietary, or otherwise inappropriate for transfer, should resolve all doubts in favor of not transferring the information and consult the IT department.

Employees are responsible for maintaining secrecy of passwords and may not share passwords with others. Employees are prohibited from using passwords to gain access to unauthorized materials. 

Use of unauthorized devices during work hours (including but not limited to: computer, camera, notebook, telephones, recording and/or text messaging devices) and or misuse of Company or customer’s communication/information systems (including, but not limited to; computer, telephone, radio, surveillance equipment, etc.) may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination of employment.

@2021 The DPI Group. Revision Dates: 02/10/2021 - The policies do not form a contract, express or implied, nor do they guarantee employment for any specific length of time. Employment with The DPI Group or any subsidiary is at-will. This means that either the employee or employer can terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason. No statements made by any supervisor or manager can alter this at-will relationship. The at-will relationship can only be changed through a signed written agreement that specifically sets forth the terms between the employee and the President/Chief Executive Officer of the Company.