Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

Policy Title: Acceptable Use Policy

Effective Date: [Insert Date]

Review Date: [Insert Review Date]

Purpose:
To establish guidelines for the acceptable use of organizational technology resources, including cloud services, ensuring secure and responsible behavior among users.

Scope:
This policy applies to all employees, contractors, and third-party vendors using organizational technology resources.

Policy Statement:

1. Authorized Use:

   • Users must only access technology resources for legitimate business purposes and as authorized by management.

2. Prohibited Activities:

   • Users must not engage in activities that could harm or disrupt technology resources, including but not limited to:
     • Unauthorized access to data or systems.
     • Sharing passwords or access credentials.
     • Using organizational resources for personal gain or illegal activities.

3. Data Protection:

   • Users must handle organizational data responsibly, following data classification and handling policies.
   • Sensitive data must not be transmitted over unsecured channels or stored on unauthorized devices.

4. Monitoring and Enforcement:

   • The organization reserves the right to monitor technology resource usage to ensure compliance with this policy.
   • Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.