Internet, E-mail and Computer Usage Policies

Contents

• Introduction
• Local Government Policies
• Related MRSC Pages
  • Electronic Public Records Retention
  • Public Records Disclosure
  • Social Media - Blogs, Tweets, Facebook, etc.
  • Cellular Phone Policies

Introduction

This page contains sample local government policies on the use of computing devices including desktop, mobile computing devices and smart phones; Internet usage; and electronic communications by employees and elected officials. For additional information on public records retention, see our page on Electronic Public Records Retention.

Local Government Policies

City Policies

• Anacortes Use of Communication Systems (), 2009 - Includes section on Cellular Phone Reimbursement
• Bellevue Technology Resource Usage Policy and Work Rules (), 2011
• Ellensburg Computer System, Internet and E-mail Policy (), effective 01/2010 - Section 9.6 of the Personnel Policies Manual. Includes list of prohibited uses of the Internet.
• Redmond Technology Usage Plan (), 2009
• Seattle City-Owned Technology Resource Acceptable Use Policy () effective 6/24/10- Includes list of prohibitions and limitation
• Tumwater Information Technology Use Policy (), 2011
• Union Gap Computer System, Internet and E-Mail Use (), 2011

County Policies

• Clallam County Use of Computers, Cell Phones, E-mail, Internet, and Other Communication Resources(), Policy 420, Clallam County Administrative Manual, revised 12/15/2009
• Walla Walla County Email Policy (), 2007
• Walla Walla County Internet Policy (), 2007