The reason firms have to implement AUPs is that they must be concerned about their liability, professional responsibility and productivity. There are several approaches a firm can take toward the use of employee web access and e-mail usage.
Some firms prohibit all personal use of the Internet and firm e-mail for personal use.
While others impose no limitation on the use of the Internet or a firm s e-mail system. Whatever approach is used it is necessary to educate employees as to the your firm s legal, ethical and technical policies involved with e-mail, Internet usage and other technologies. Compare the Internet and e-mail to the phone or fax machine and set out specific penalties for violation of the acceptable uses. There should be a written acknowledgement by of what are acceptable uses. Implement a training program that updates and monitors the usage of the Internet, e-mail and other technology applications.