26 Information Technology: General Policies

From Information Technology to Employees

Announcement of scheduled downtime for computer network maintenance

Announcement of scheduled unavailability of resources because of updates

Notice of system-wide update for all workstations

Policy on file naming conventions

Use of computers for personal purposes (prohibition on commercial, religious, political use)

Policy regarding use of office telephone for personal purposes

Policy regarding use of company-provided cell phones

Policy regarding use of personal cell phones in the workplace

Prohibition on use of personal cell phone cameras in the workplace

Soliciting requests for training

Requirements for approval for new software installation

Requirements for approval for installation of new hardware

Policy on e-mail accounts

E-mail privacy warning

Policy on maintenance of e-mail files

Availability of corporate discounts for computer purchases by individuals

Availability of corporate discounts for cell phone purchases by individuals

Policy on disposal of outdated computer hardware

Availability for purchase of used equipment by staffers

Policy on use of integrated calendar software

Training course on PowerPoint presentations

Announcement of recall of laptop batteries

Process to replace laptop batteries

Availability of amplified telephones

Availability of privacy filters for laptop computers

Information Technology to Third-Party Vendors

Request for written bid for corporate cell phone service

Follow-up on bid for corporate cell phone service