The signed page
On day one, Luca signs a page before he gets his laptop. It lists what he may and may not do with it.
Three months later, he sees a manager sending customer data to a personal email. He is unsure what to do. Two ideas help: the page he signed, and the right to speak up.
By the end of this lesson
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I can describe what an acceptable use policy says and why whistleblowing matters.
Key words
| Word | What it means |
|---|---|
| Acceptable use policy | a written list of how staff may use the firm's equipment |
| Sanction | a penalty for breaking a rule |
| Whistleblowing | reporting wrongdoing at work |
| Prohibited | not allowed |
| Etiquette | polite and sensible ways to behave |
| Public interest | what is good for people in general |
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An AUP sets the rules for using kit
An acceptable use policy, or AUP, tells staff how they may use computers, email and accounts. Its purpose is to protect the organisation, its data and its people, and to make sure everyone knows the rules.
Staff usually sign it when they start. This lets the firm act fairly if someone breaks it.
What an AUP usually contains
| Part | What it says | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Permitted activities | What you may do | Use work email for work. Limited personal use at break |
| Prohibited activities | What you must not do | Install unlicensed software. Visit unsafe sites |
| Working practices, including confidentiality | How to handle information | Lock your screen. Never share customer data |
| Communication etiquette | How to write and speak for the firm | Be polite in email and keep the organisation's image good |
| Sanctions or penalties | What happens if you break it | A warning, a ban, or losing the job |
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