1. Welcome to the ICT Department Unit 3_4 Code of Conduct

2. What is a code of conduct? A code of conduct is an agreement between an employer to obey the rules of the organisation and work within specified guidelines.

3. Why have a guideline Employees need to know what & what not to do Employers need to protect themselves Disciplinary procedures need to be outlined to staff

4. Potential Problems Viruses Misuse Internet – inappropriate, time wasting Downloading software – takes up resources, licensing Distributing inappropriate material Data Email Illegal activity Copyright

5. What does it contain? Responsibilities Respecting the rights of others Legislation Licensing Authorisation Security Data Access Penalties Intellectual property rights

6. Penalties Informal warnings Written warnings Dismissal Prosecution Disinformation