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August 2001
Protecting Employees from Professional Disaster and Personal Embarrassment
In the event of a workplace lawsuit, employees’ home computers may be reviewed along with the organization’s computers. Use your ePolicy to notify employees that if their personal data is sharing space with company data, it may prove embarrassing in a lawsuit.
Tips to reduce eRisks when employees work at home:
* Notify employee that company-provided computers are intended for business, not personal use. Personal e-mail and Internet use should be restricted to family-owned computers.
*Secure company information on home computers. Don’t give children or spouses the opportunity to accidentally delete proprietary company information.
* Keep home-based equipment secure. Update virus protection software and install a home security system to deter theft.
The ePolicy Institute™
2300 Walhaven Ct., Suite 200A
Columbus, OH 43220
614/451-3200 (phone) 614/451-8726 (fax)
experts@epolicyinstitute.com
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