The DHHS considers E-mail to be government property and therefore, officials and supervisors may have access to these documents whenever there is a legitimate governmental purpose. E-mail may also be subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. E-mail messages should be deleted from the system when no longer useful. For most LAN users, personal and shared network drives will be designated for use and backup. Use or access to network drives other than the individual shared drives assigned to you is strictly prohibited.
All data stored on network drives is archived to tape nightly.
The Internet is a fundamental tool for NIH science, research and education, as well as a popular media for global information dissemination and access. Nursing Department employees may use the Internet only for purposes related to accomplishing the NIH or Nursing Department mission. Use of the NIH Internet by NIH employees for non-mission related functions is a clear violation of the DHHS Standards of Conduct. Employees who use FIP resources in a manner prohibited by the DHHS Standards of Conduct are subject to disciplinary action, up to and including suspension. I understand my responsibility in maintaining the security and confidentiality of data.