This policy outlines a set of procedures that provide rules and guidelines for internet and email use within a company.

This internet and external email acceptable-use policy (AUP) is developed to help company employees optimize their use of the internet, protect confidential information of the company and others, preserve and enhance the company's image, and minimize costs associated with internet usage. The AUP applies when company personnel provide or acquire information through access to any external public computer system using company-provided access accounts or equipment and when people identify themselves as associated with the company (e.g., officers, employees and contractors).