IV. What Does an AUP Do?

Educates

• Who is responsible for management of policy and enforcement?
• How is policy updated?
• How do employees learn about updates?

• Company
  • Use of disclaimers
  • Software copyright issues: freeware/shareware/illegal copies
  • Management of incoming messages
  • Dealing with/Avoiding Conflicts
  • Managing Evidence
  • Liability (e.g., postings can run afoul of advertising, securities, ethical rules)
  • Handling misdirected communications
  • Advance filter materials for Web postings
• Individuals
  • How to send properly discussion and news group postings?
  • How to manage electronic evidence?
  • How to comply with ethical rules?
  • Protecting confidential information
  • Ensures prompt communication

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