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1.0 ACCEPTABLE USE - COMPUTERS AND INTERNET
- Access to the Internet via Temple locations is specifically limited to activities in direct support of official Grand Lodge business.
- In addition to access in support of specific work related duties, the Grand Lodge Internet connection may be used for educational and research purposes.
- If any user has a question of what constitutes acceptable use he/she should check with the Grand Secretary office for additional guidance.
- consult with the Information Services Manager for clarification of these guidelines.
2.0 INAPPROPRIATE USE - COMPUTERS AND INTERNET
- Internet access shall not be for any illegal or unlawful purpose. Examples of this are the transmission of violent, threatening, defrauding, pornographic, obscene, or otherwise illegal or unlawful materials
- Use of GL e-mail or other messaging services shall be used for the conduct of GL business only. These services shall not be used to harass, intimidate or otherwise annoy another person.
- The Internet shall not be accessed for private, recreational, or any non-GL-related activity.
- The GL’s intranet or Internet connections shall not be used for commercial or political purposes.
- Members shall not use GL network for personal gain such as selling access of a GL user login ID. Internet access through the GL network shall not be for or by performing unauthorized work for profit.
- Users shall not attempt to circumvent or subvert security measures on either the GL’s network resources or any other system connected to or accessible through the Internet.
- GL Members shall not use Internet access for interception of network traffic for any purpose other than engaging in authorized network administration.
- Grand Lodge users shall not make or use illegal copies of copyrighted material, store such material on Grand Lodge equipment, or transmit such material over the Grand Lodge network.
3.0 INTERNET AND E-MAIL ETIQUETTE
- Grand Lodge members shall ensure all communication through Grand Lodge e-mail or messaging services is conducted in a professional manner. The use of suggestive, vulgar, or obscene language is prohibited.
- Grand Lodge users shall not reveal private or personal information through e-mail or messaging services without clear and specific written approval from management.
- Users should ensure that e-mail messages are sent to only those users with a specific
- need to know. The transmission of e-mail to large groups, use of e-mail distribution
- lists, or sending messages with large file attachments (attachments larger than 0.5 Mb)
- should be avoided.
- E-mail privacy cannot be guaranteed. For security reasons, messages transmitted
- through the Grand Lodge e-mail system or network infrastructure are the property of the
- Grand Lodge and are, therefore, subject to inspection.
4.0 COMPUTER AND INTERNET USAGE - SECURITY
- Grand Lodge users who identify or perceive an actual or suspected security problem shall
- immediately contact the IT Security Manager, in accordance with procedure ITSD108 – IT INCIDENT HANDLING. (TBA)
- Network users shall not reveal their account passwords to others or allow any other person, member or not, to use their accounts. Similarly, users shall not use other members’ accounts.
- Any and all use of IT assets is subject to monitoring by IT Security.
- Access to Grand Lodge network resources shall be revoked for any user identified as a
- security risk or who has a demonstrated history of security problems.
5.0 COMPUTER AND INTERNET USAGE - PENALTIES
ANY USER VIOLATING THESE POLICIES OR APPLICABLE LOCAL,
STATE, OR FEDERAL LAWS WHILE USING THE Grand Lodge NETWORK
SHALL BE SUBJECT TO LOSS OF NETWORK PRIVILEGES AND ANY
OTHER DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS DEEMED APPROPRIATE, POSSIBLY
INCLUDING TERMINATION AND CRIMINAL AND/OR CIVIL
PROSECUTION.
6.0 COMPUTER AND INTERNET USAGE - CONCLUSION
All terms and conditions as stated in this document are applicable to all users of the
Grand Lodge network and the Internet. These reflect an agreement of all parties and should
be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of <State>.
7.0 USER COMPLIANCE
I understand and will abide by the Grand Lodge computer, network, and Internet use policies.
I further understand that any violation of this policy is considered unethical and may
constitute a criminal offense. Should I commit any violation, my access privileges may be
revoked and disciplinary action and/or appropriate legal actions may be taken.
User Signature ________________________________ Date ____________
4301 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA. 19140
1117 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
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