Computer systems are an important tool of Southwestern's business, and employees are expected to avoid misuse of the Company's computers and software by:
- Installing only software approved/purchased by Southwestern for which a license is maintained.
- Never copying software or related documentation.
- Reporting misuse of software or related documentation to the Corporate Compliance Officer.
Employees with Internet access should not:
- Upload/download files except for work-related reasons.
- Represent Southwestern in on-line correspondence or post information about Southwestern unless specifically authorized.
- Post threatening or racially, ethically or sexually offensive messages.
- Attempt unauthorized access to any computer or communications systems.
- Access pornographic or sexually explicit materials in any way.
All files, e-mail or voice-mail messages, disks, desks, work or storage areas, mail, telephones, faxes, copiers, printers, etc. are not private but are subject to monitoring and search at any time by authorized Company personnel.
These guidelines supplement and should be read in conjunction with the Company's Policy on Information Security and Electronic Communications Policy.
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