The transport of public domain software from point to point on the network requires approval of the Network Administrator. The use of the network for other than official business is prohibited. If a user encounters suspect software or corrupted data via the network, the Network Administrator should be notified immediately. Only authorized copies of commercial software should be used on all systems. Copying of such software for personal use is prohibited.
Individuals assume full responsibility for the protection of their equipment from theft.
Employees should receive approval from their supervisor or administrative officer before bringing a personally owned PC onto Service premises. Records created, used, stored, etc. on personally owned devices for official Government work are the property of the Government and, as such, are subject to records management procedures and directives. Government data stored on personally owned PC's should not be encrypted. The Service is generally not liable for consequential damage occurring to privately owned equipment. Personally owned computers should not be connected to any Government owned computers, telecommunications equipment, or storage devices without express permission of the System Manager.