Acceptable Use of Technology Policy
Acceptable use of company devices + BYOD. Security, monitoring, data ownership, separation of duties.
Every employee gets a seat — priced per employee in HR Operations, quoted with this template ready.
Rolled out to every employee at AutoZone (125,000), PetSmart (50,000+), A.S. Watson and Raley's (20,000) — and at larger retailers we are not permitted to name.
What's inside this template
Authorized Use
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Company technology resources — computers, networks, email, phone, software, internet access — are provided for legitimate business purposes. Limited personal use is acceptable when it does not interfere with productivity, security, or other policies.
Prohibited Use
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Prohibited: accessing illegal content, harassing material, conducting personal businesses, downloading unauthorized software, attempting to bypass security controls, sharing credentials, mining cryptocurrency, or using resources for outside employment.
Monitoring & Privacy
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[Company] may monitor use of its technology resources to ensure security, protect intellectual property, and enforce policy. Employees should have no expectation of privacy on company systems. Monitoring is conducted in compliance with applicable law and is not used for arbitrary or discriminatory purposes.
BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)
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Personal devices used to access company resources must be enrolled in the company’s mobile device management (MDM) system. Enrollment installs a work profile that segregates company data from personal data. The company can wipe the work profile (not personal data) if the device is lost or you separate from the company.
Data Ownership
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All company information created, accessed, or stored on company or personal devices remains the property of the company. Upon separation, employees must return or delete all company data. The company has the right to inspect personal devices used for work.
Security Hygiene
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Use strong passwords (managed via the company password manager), enable multi-factor authentication on all work accounts, do not click suspicious links, lock devices when stepping away. Report any suspected security incident within 4 hours.
Common use cases
Frequently asked questions
Can the company read my personal texts on my BYOD phone?
No — MDM creates a separate work profile. The company can manage and view content within the work profile only. Personal apps, photos, and texts are not accessible.
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Every employee gets a seat. Request pricing for HR Operations and we quote into a workspace with Acceptable Use of Technology Policy ready.
Rolled out to every employee at AutoZone (125,000), PetSmart (50,000+), A.S. Watson and Raley's (20,000) — and at larger retailers we are not permitted to name.