This policy applies to Email used within the District and Email used conjointly with the Internet, and does not supersede any state or federal laws, nor any other District policies regarding confidentiality, information dissemination, or standards of conduct. As such , the privilege may be revoked at any time and for any reason. Abuse of the privilege may result in appropriate disciplinary action. Employees need to keep in mind that all Email can be recorded and stored along with the source and destination. Employees have no right to privacy with regard to Email.
Management has the ability and right to view employees' Email.
Recorded Email messages are the property of the District and, therefore, the taxpayers of the State of Texas. Thus, they are subject to the requirements of the Texas Public Information Act and the laws applicable to State records retention. Employees should be aware that when sending an Email message of a personal nature, there is always the danger of the employees' words being interpreted as official District policy or opinion. Racist, sexist, threatening, or otherwise objectionable language is strictly prohibited. Email should not be used for any personal monetary interests or gain.