Technology Resources. The parties specifically agree that all hardware, software, databases, communication networks, peripherals, and all other electronic technology, whether networked or free-standing, is the property of the Commonwealth and is expected to be used only as it has in the past for official Commonwealth business. Use by employees of the Commonwealth’s technological resources constitutes express consent for the Commonwealth and its Departments/Agencies to monitor and/or inspect any data, any electronic mail messages, and any web sites that they may access. The Commonwealth retains, and through its Departments/Agencies, may exercise the right to inspect any user’s computer, any data contained in it, and any data sent or received by that computer. Notwithstanding the above, under no circumstances will the following be considered valid business uses of the Commonwealth’s technology: • In furtherance of any illegal act, including violation of any criminal or civil laws or regulations, whether state or federal; • For any political purpose; • For any commercial purpose; • To send threatening or harassing messages, whether sexual or otherwise; • To access or share sexually explicit, obscene, or otherwise inappropriate materials; • To infringe any intellectual property rights; • To gain, or attempt to gain unauthorized access to any computer or network; • For any use that causes interference with or disruption of network users and resources, including propagation of computer viruses or other harmful programs; • To intercept communications intended for other persons; • To distribute chain letters; or • To access online gambling sites. The parties agree that the foregoing list and policy is not all-inclusive and will meet as needed to make appropriate modifications thereto. The Department/Agency will disseminate this Section to its employees on an annual basis as part of the employee’s performance evaluation and afford said employees the opportunity to request clarification should it be necessary. The employee shall then sign an acknowledgment that he/she has received, read and understands this Section within ten (10) working days of receipt.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Technology Resources. The parties specifically agree that all hardware, software, databases, communication networks, peripherals, and all other electronic technology, whether networked or free-standing, is the property of the Commonwealth and is expected to be used only as it has in the past for official Commonwealth business. Use by employees of the Commonwealth’s technological resources constitutes express consent for the Commonwealth and its Departments/Agencies to monitor and/or inspect any data, any electronic mail messages, and any web sites that they may access. The Commonwealth retains, and through its Departments/Agencies, may exercise the right to inspect any user’s computer, any data contained in it, and any data sent or received by that computer. Notwithstanding the above, under no circumstances will the following be considered valid business uses of the Commonwealth’s technology: • In furtherance of any illegal act, including violation of any criminal or civil laws or regulations, whether state or federal; • For any political purpose; • For any commercial purpose; • To send threatening or harassing messages, whether sexual or otherwise; • To access or share sexually explicit, obscene, or otherwise inappropriate materials; • To infringe any intellectual property rights; • To gain, or attempt to gain unauthorized access to any computer or network; • For any use that causes interference with or disruption of network users and resources, including propagation of computer viruses or other harmful programs; • To intercept communications intended for other persons; • To distribute chain letters; or • To access online gambling sites. The parties agree that the foregoing list and policy is not all-inclusive and will meet as needed to make appropriate modifications thereto. The Department/Agency will disseminate this Section to its employees on an annual basis as part of the employee’s performance evaluation and afford said employees the opportunity to request clarification should it be necessary. The employee shall then sign an acknowledgment that he/she has received, read and understands this Section within ten (10) working days of receipt.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Technology Resources. The parties specifically agree that all hardware, software, databases, communication networks, peripherals, and all other electronic technology, whether networked or free-standing, is the property of the Commonwealth and is expected to be used only as it has in the past for official Commonwealth business. Use by employees of the Commonwealth’s technological resources constitutes express consent for the Commonwealth and its Departments/Agencies to monitor and/or inspect any data, any electronic mail messages, and any web sites that they may access. The Commonwealth retains, and through its Departments/Agencies, may exercise the right to inspect any user’s computer, any data contained in it, and any data sent or received by that computer. Notwithstanding the above, under no circumstances will the following be considered valid business uses of the Commonwealth’s technology: • In furtherance of any illegal act, including violation of any criminal or civil laws or regulations, whether state or federal; • For any political purpose; • For any commercial purpose; • To send threatening or harassing messages, whether sexual or otherwise; • To access or share sexually explicit, obscene, or otherwise inappropriate materials; • To infringe any intellectual property rights; • To gain, or attempt to gain unauthorized access to any computer or network; • For any use that causes interference with or disruption of network users and resources, including propagation of computer viruses or other harmful programs; • To intercept communications intended for other persons; • To distribute chain letters; or • To access online gambling sites. The parties agree that the foregoing list and policy is not all-inclusive and will meet as needed to make appropriate modifications thereto. The Department/Agency will disseminate this Section to its employees on an annual basis as part of the employee’s performance evaluation and afford said employees the opportunity to request clarification should it be necessary. The employee shall then sign an acknowledgment that he/she has received, read and understands this Section within ten (10) working days of receipt.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Technology Resources. The parties specifically agree that all hardware, software, databases, communication networks, peripherals, and all other electronic technology, whether networked or free-standing, is the property of the Commonwealth and is expected to be used only as it has in the past for official Commonwealth business. Use by employees of the Commonwealth’s technological resources constitutes express consent for the Commonwealth and its DepartmentsDepartment/Agencies to monitor and/or inspect any data, any electronic mail messages, and any web sites that they may access. The Commonwealth retains, and through its Departments/Agencies, may exercise the right to inspect any user’s computer, any data contained in it, and any data sent or received by that computer. Notwithstanding the above, under no circumstances will the following be considered valid business uses of the Commonwealth’s technology: • In furtherance of any illegal act, including violation of any criminal or civil laws or regulations, whether state or federal; • For any political purpose; • For any commercial purpose; • To send threatening or harassing messages, whether sexual or otherwise; • To access or share sexually explicit, obscene, or otherwise inappropriate materials; • To infringe any intellectual property rights; • To gain, or attempt to gain unauthorized access to any computer or network; • For any use that causes interference with or disruption of network users and resources, including propagation of computer viruses or other harmful programs; • To intercept communications intended for other persons; • To distribute chain letters; or • To access online gambling sites. The parties agree that the foregoing list and policy is not all-inclusive and will meet as needed to make appropriate modifications thereto. The Department/Agency Department will disseminate this Section to its employees on an annual basis as part of the employee’s performance evaluation and afford said employees the opportunity to request clarification should it be necessary. The employee shall then sign an acknowledgment that he/she has received, read and understands this Section within ten (10) working days of receipt.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Technology Resources. The parties specifically agree that all hardware, software, databases, communication networks, peripherals, and all other electronic technology, whether networked or free-standing, is the property of the Commonwealth and is expected to be used only as it has in the past for official Commonwealth business. Use by employees of the Commonwealth’s technological resources constitutes express consent for the Commonwealth and its Departments/Agencies to monitor and/or inspect any data, any electronic mail messages, and any web sites that they may access. The Commonwealth retains, and through its Departments/Agencies, may exercise the right to inspect any user’s computer, any data contained in it, and any data sent or received by that computer. Notwithstanding the above, under no circumstances will the following be considered valid business uses of the Commonwealth’s technology: • □ In furtherance of any illegal act, including violation of any criminal or civil laws or regulations, whether state or federal; • □ For any political purpose; • □ For any commercial purpose; • □ To send threatening or harassing messages, whether sexual or otherwise; • □ To access or share sexually explicit, obscene, or otherwise inappropriate materials; • □ To infringe any intellectual property rights; • □ To gain, or attempt to gain unauthorized access to any computer or network; • □ For any use that causes interference with or disruption of network users and resources, including propagation of computer viruses or other harmful programs; • □ To intercept communications intended for other persons; • □ To distribute chain letters; or • □ To access online gambling sites. The parties agree that the foregoing list and policy is not all-inclusive and will meet as needed to make appropriate modifications thereto. The Department/Agency will disseminate this Section to its employees on an annual basis as part of the employee’s performance evaluation and afford said employees the opportunity to request clarification should it be necessary. The employee shall then sign an acknowledgment that he/she has received, read and understands this Section within ten (10) working days of receipt.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Technology Resources. The parties specifically agree that all hardware, software, databases, communication networks, peripherals, and all other electronic technology, whether networked or free-standing, is the property of the Commonwealth and is expected to be used only as it has in the past for official Commonwealth business. Use by employees of the Commonwealth’s technological resources constitutes express consent for the Commonwealth and its Departments/Agencies to monitor and/or inspect any data, any electronic mail messages, and any web sites that they may access. The Commonwealth retains, and through its Departments/Agencies, may exercise the right to inspect any user’s computer, any data contained in it, and any data sent or received by that computer. Notwithstanding the above, under no circumstances will the following be considered valid business uses of the Commonwealth’s technology: • In furtherance of any illegal act, including violation of any criminal or civil laws or regulations, whether state or federal; • For any political purpose; • For any commercial purpose; • To send threatening or harassing messages, whether sexual or otherwise; • To access or share sexually explicit, obscene, or otherwise inappropriate materials; • To infringe any intellectual property rights; • To gain, or attempt to gain unauthorized access to any computer or network; • For any use that causes interference with or disruption of network users and resources, including propagation of computer viruses or other harmful programs; • To intercept communications intended for other persons; • To distribute chain letters; or • To access online gambling sites. The parties agree that the foregoing list and policy is not all-inclusive and will meet as needed to make appropriate modifications thereto. The Department/Agency Division will disseminate this Section to its employees on an annual basis as part of the employee’s performance evaluation and afford said employees the opportunity to request clarification should it be necessary. The employee shall then sign an acknowledgment that he/she has received, read and understands this Section within ten (10) working days of receipt.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement