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?

    <p>All Internet communications</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Transmitting threatening messages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of misusing the Internet?

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

    What is the consequence of violating the Internet policy?

    <p>Revocation of Internet privileges</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is allowed when using the Internet for research?

    <p>None of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is downloading software, shareware, or browsers allowed?

    <p>Unless approved by the Information Technology Division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is prohibited when using the Internet?

    <p>Disrupting the BSO network</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Close the web browser software and disconnect from the Internet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of BSO monitoring Internet usage?

    <p>To ensure compliance with BSO policies and procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is not allowed according to the Internet policy?

    <p>Intentionally disabling BSO's computer systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Supervisor approval</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Incuring costs to BSO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is prohibited when creating a web page?

    <p>Representing the site as an official BSO site without approval</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a form of impersonation?

    <p>Using forged headers or other identifying information</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Materials containing derogatory or inflammatory remarks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an unauthorized action?

    <p>Copying and pasting copyrighted materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Prior approval from the supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is allowed when using the Internet for personal purposes?

    <p>None of the above</p> 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.

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