IT Policy

This IT Policy can be used to ensure that your employees are aware of your expectations regarding workplace computer, internet, social media, internet and phone use and associated communication standards. This Policy also ensures that employees are aware that the Company owns the technology and has the right to monitor such use and content.

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Last updated October 23, 2025

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IT Policy

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What is a it policy?

An IT policy is a set of rules and guidelines that outlines acceptable and unacceptable use of a company’s information technology resources by employees.
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When should you use a it policy?

You should use an IT policy whenever your business provides employees with access to computers, internet, email, or other IT resources, regardless of business size or whether staff work remotely or onsite.
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What should be in a it policy?

An IT policy should include acceptable use standards, monitoring rights, data security obligations, password protection, consequences for misuse, and procedures for returning company property.
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How does this policy protect my business?

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Does the policy cover remote and work-from-home arrangements?

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What are the main limitations for employees under this policy?

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Can the company monitor employee emails and internet usage?

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IT Policy
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The Legal Risk Score of a IT Policy Template is Low

Our legal team have marked this document as low risk considering:

  • There is a risk of privacy invasion as the document allows for extensive monitoring and recording of employees’ internet usage, email, and voice communications, potentially leading to discomfort or concerns about personal privacy.
  • The document imposes strict limitations on the personal use of company IT resources, which could restrict employees' freedom to engage in personal activities during work, possibly affecting morale and satisfaction.
  • The policy mandates that all data generated during business operations is owned by the Company, which may limit employees' control or rights over their own work outputs, potentially leading to intellectual property concerns.

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What Should My Business's IT Policy Include?
By Daniel Fane|Mar 2, 2020

What Should My Business's IT Policy Include?

As technology becomes increasingly critical to most business functions, so does the necessity of a strong IT policy. Here's what to include and why.

Acceptable Use Policies: An Explainer
By Mahima Bhindi|Mar 17, 2021

Acceptable Use Policies: An Explainer

Acceptable Use Policies outline what is and is not acceptable in the workplace. Find out more in this article.

Common IT Policies For Small Businesses in 2021 (+ Templates)
By Mai Sarkissian|May 23, 2024

Common IT Policies For Small Businesses in 2021 (+ Templates)

Wondering which IT policies your business needs? We've done the hard-work by providing you with the most common IT policies. Read along.

Why You Should Have an IT Policy
By Dominic Woolrych|Jun 25, 2015

Why You Should Have an IT Policy

If you'd like to know about how to ensure that your employees utilise their computers, emails, etc. properly - read below.

How to Make Your Online Business Cybersafe
By Jackie Olling|Oct 20, 2020

How to Make Your Online Business Cybersafe

Running a business online provides vast opportunity, but also carries risk. Find out how to make your business cybersafe here.

Why Your Business Should Implement a Strong AI Policy
By Edwin Montoya Zorrilla|Mar 27, 2023

Why Your Business Should Implement a Strong AI Policy

Does your business use AI text generators? If so, your business should have a strong AI policy. Read this article to find out why.

Protect Your Business in 10 Minutes
By Dominic Woolrych|Jun 16, 2015

Protect Your Business in 10 Minutes

Learn how a Privacy Policy, Non-Disclosure Agreement an Intellectual Property Agreement can be your triple threat when protecting your business.

7 Ways to Bolster Your Cyber Security (2025 Update)
By Ray Sun|Jan 8, 2025

7 Ways to Bolster Your Cyber Security (2025 Update)

Data breaches are becoming more frequent with more people working remotely. Find out how to bolster your cyber security with these 7 tips.

Australia's New Privacy Policy: How Does It Affect You?
By Dominic Woolrych|Oct 28, 2013

Australia's New Privacy Policy: How Does It Affect You?

Here's some insights into the key areas that your company policy needs to address as a direct result of developments in the law.

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