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CABARRUS COUNTY TECHNOLOGY APPROPRIATE USE POLICY (cont'd.) The Internet provides easy access to software distributed by companies on a trial basis. The free access does not indicate that the software is free or that it may be distributed freely. Applicable software copyright laws must be followed. In addition, software may not be loaded onto any County computer system through any method without prior approval of Cabarrus County iTS/. T.S. Department. This includes shareware, freeware, personal software or Internet distributed programs. Appropriate Use: At all times when an employee is using Cabarrus County technology resources, he or she is representing the County. Use the same good judgment in all resource use that you would use in written correspondence or in determining appropriate conduct. Appropriate use of a particular resource will be discussed as a part of the training for its use. While in the performance of work-related functions, while on the job, or while using publicly owned or publicly provided technology resources, Cabarrus County employees are expected to use them responsibly and professionally. They shall make no intentional use of these resources in an illegal, malicious, inappropriate or obscene manner. Each Internet capable workstation will be configured to allow the screening and review of sites visited on the Internet. When sending or forwarding e-mail, either internally or externally, all employees shall identify themselves clearly and accurately. Ori~inatin.q or forwarding A_anonymous or pseudonymous ~"~°~""' communications in any form or manner is expressly forbidden. Web pages: In order to maintain a consistent, quality presence on the Internet, County departments interested in developing content for the Internet should coordinate and receive approval from iTS/. T.S. before Internet information will be published. Information published on the Internet should be written in a clear and concise manner and presented in a graphically appealing format. Once information is published, it is the ongoing responsibility of the corresponding department to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of the content of its Web pages. Web page upgrades should be forwarded to !TSI. T.S. for review and publication. Each upgrade must include its source, aP~-the date at which it was current, and an electronic mail address allowing !TS~. T.S. to contact the staff responsible for making the information available in its then current form. Links to other web sites will be at the discretion of Cabarrus County. Links to Non- government sites must meet predefined, mutually agreeable content guidelines. I have read, understand, and agree to the above policy and am aware that additional administrative policy may a~plv to specific technolo_~ies: Signed: Date: Rev. 12/~./0~.06/16/03 Page 3