4. Personnel policy revision-electronic communication devices

CASS COUNTY PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL 8.00 SUBJECT: Appropriate use of Electronic Communication Devices and Services EFFECTIVE DATE: Page 3 of 3 Users must not create or distribute computer viruses, intentionally cause damage to any ECD or bypass any IT security systems including maiware detection systems, security or password policies that are installed for network security. Users shall not install any hardware devices or software that was not purchased or approved for installation by the Information Technology department including but not limited to: printers, cameras, digital recorders, removable storage devices, USB drives and portable hard drives. Use shall not transfer, copy, upload or forward any county email, documents or files to personally owned devices or subscribed services, including but not limited to USB drives, portable hard drives, email accounts or any online storage services such as Dropbox, iCloud, SkyDrive, Google Drive without permission from the Information Technology Department. 4. Use of ECD's while operating a motor vehicle When driving a County vehicle, employees shall ensure driving is their primary responsibility and cell phone usage is prohibited. Employees are required to pull off the road safely and be parked in a safe location before making or answering a call. The Sheriff's Office and Highway department may apply supplemental policies which will supersede the application of this section to licensed law enforcement and highway maintenance employees. 5. Monitoring The County has the right to monitor the usage of all ECD's including but not limited to storing, accessing, and reviewing information received or sent through e-mail or over the Internet. The County reserves the right to block any Internet sites deemed inappropriate. 6. Violations A violation of the County policy may lead to disciplinary actions, up to and including termination of employment.