Policies & Compliance Acknowledgments
Acceptable use policy (IT/technology)
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An acceptable use policy sets the rules for using company computers, networks, and accounts — what's permitted, what's prohibited, and that the company may monitor activity on its own systems.
When to use it
Use this for any company issuing computers, email, or network access to employees — it's the document that makes monitoring and enforcement legitimate, since employees have explicitly agreed to the rules and to the fact that Company systems aren't private.
What's typically included
- Purpose and scope
- Permitted use
- Prohibited use
- Monitoring disclosure
- Personal use policy
- Consequences of violation
- Employee acknowledgment
This document involves employment or workplace-compliance obligations that vary by state and by employer size. It is a general starting point only — not legal advice — and should be reviewed by an employment attorney licensed in your state before use.
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Every word is editable before you send — this is a starting point, not a final draft.