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Acceptable Use Policy Template

Clear guidelines for employee use of company technology resources. Protect your organization from misuse and security risks.

What's Included

Technology Usage Guidelines

Clear guidelines for appropriate use of company technology resources

Prohibited Activities

Comprehensive list of prohibited activities and security violations

Internet & Email Use

Policies for internet browsing and email communication

BYOD Policy

Bring Your Own Device guidelines and security requirements

Monitoring & Enforcement

Monitoring procedures and consequences of policy violations

Acknowledgment Form

Employee acknowledgment and signature form

1.Purpose & Scope
2.Acceptable Use
3.Prohibited Activities
4.Internet & Email Use
5.Social Media Guidelines
6.Mobile Device Policy
7.BYOD Requirements
8.Data Protection
9.Monitoring & Privacy
10.Consequences of Violation
11.Employee Acknowledgment
12.Policy Review

How to Use This Template

Download & Review

Download the template and review the entire document. Familiarize yourself with each section and understand what information needs to be customized.

Customize for Your Organization

Replace placeholder text with your company-specific information. Update roles, contact information, systems, and procedures to match your environment.

Review with Legal & Security Teams

Have your legal counsel and security team review the policy. Ensure it aligns with your specific business requirements and regulatory obligations.

Approve, Implement & Train

Get executive approval, formally adopt the policy, and train all employees. Schedule annual reviews to keep the policy current.