Sheriff's Policy Manual: Internet Usage

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What is the nature of Internet use in the BSO?

A privilege granted to employees (correct)

A right guaranteed to all employees

A necessary tool for all employees

A benefit only for management

What kind of network is the Internet considered in the BSO policy?

An unsecured network (correct)

A private network

A secure network

A public network

What is the condition for allowing personal use of the Internet?

It must be approved by the supervisor

It must be done during breaks

It must be done for personal gain

It must not interfere with BSO resources and job duties (correct)

What is subject to public records laws?

All Internet communications Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a prohibited activity on the Internet according to the policy?

Transmitting threatening messages Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of misusing the Internet?

Revocation of Internet use at any time, for any reason Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of violating the Internet policy?

Revocation of Internet privileges Signup and view all the answers

What kind of sites are prohibited from being accessed or created?

Sex, sex-related, gambling, and/or gambling-related sites Signup and view all the answers

What is allowed when using the Internet for research?

None of the above Signup and view all the answers

When is downloading software, shareware, or browsers allowed?

Unless approved by the Information Technology Division Signup and view all the answers

What is prohibited when using the Internet?

Disrupting the BSO network Signup and view all the answers

What should employees do when not actively engaged in Web research?

Close the web browser software and disconnect from the Internet Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of BSO monitoring Internet usage?

To ensure compliance with BSO policies and procedures Signup and view all the answers

What is not allowed according to the Internet policy?

Intentionally disabling BSO's computer systems Signup and view all the answers

What is required for an employee to post information to chat rooms, bulletin boards, or newsgroups?

Supervisor approval Signup and view all the answers

What is not allowed when using the Internet for official BSO business?

Incuring costs to BSO Signup and view all the answers

What is prohibited when creating a web page?

Representing the site as an official BSO site without approval Signup and view all the answers

What is a form of impersonation?

Using forged headers or other identifying information Signup and view all the answers

What type of material is prohibited from being transmitted, downloaded, or uploaded?

Materials containing derogatory or inflammatory remarks Signup and view all the answers

What is an unauthorized action?

Copying and pasting copyrighted materials Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for using the Internet for official BSO business?

Prior approval from the supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What is allowed when using the Internet for personal purposes?

None of the above Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Internet Use Policy

Internet use is a privilege, not a right, and employees do not have personal privacy rights for any information viewed or received via Internet.
BSO will monitor Internet usage and can inspect, audit, and publish Internet communications and records at any time.

Personal Use

Rare or incidental personal use of the Internet is permitted if it:
- Does not interfere with BSO resources
- Does not interfere with the employee's job
- Does not incur costs for BSO
- Otherwise complies with BSO policies

Prohibited Activities

The following activities are prohibited:
- Using the Internet in any manner that is inconsistent with BSO policies and procedures
- Using the Internet in any manner that would diminish BSO's image
- Creating or accessing sex, sex-related, gambling, and/or gambling-related sites
- Downloading or uploading unlawful information unless pursuant to job duties and with supervisor approval
- Using the Internet in any manner that violates local, state, federal, or international law
- Downloading software, shareware, or browsers unless approved by the Information Technology Division
- Broadcasting unsolicited messages to other mailboxes or news groups without prior supervisor approval
- Posting information to chat rooms, bulletin boards, or newsgroups unless pursuant to job duties and with supervisor approval
- Using the Internet in any manner that would result in a cost to BSO, unless for official BSO business and approved by the employee's supervisor
- Using the Internet for personal monetary gain or advancement of individual views on issues outside the scope of the employee's job responsibilities
- Creating a web page displaying the BSO logo or otherwise representing it as an official BSO site without obtaining prior approval
- Attempting to impersonate any person by using forged headers or other identifying information
- Infringing upon any copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, or other proprietary rights of any third party
- Transmitting, downloading, or uploading materials containing derogatory or inflammatory remarks
- Transmitting, downloading, or uploading threatening, obscene, harassing messages, or obscene or offensive language
- Using the Internet facilities to intentionally disable, impair, or overload the performance of any computer system or network
- Using the Internet to disrupt the BSO network or network of others
- Augmenting web browser software with externally generated programs or add-ons that could potentially introduce viruses to BSO's computer environment

Consequences

Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken against employees violating this policy, including:
- Revocation of Internet privileges
- Termination
- Criminal prosecution

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This quiz covers the Sheriff's policy on internet usage, including monitoring, privacy, and security.