Acceptable Use Policy

This Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) outlines the acceptable use of computing resources at Virtual Heather. All employees, contractors, and affiliates are required to follow this policy when accessing and using Virtual Heather's network and IT resources.

Brief & purpose

The purpose of this AUP is to ensure the security, reliability, and privacy of Virtual Heather's IT resources and users' data.

Scope

This policy applies to all users accessing Virtual Heather's IT resources, including but not limited to employees, contractors, visitors, and external partners.

Acceptable use

Users must use Virtual Heather's IT resources for business-related purposes only.

Personal use is permissible as long as it does not interfere with company operations or productivity.

Prohibited use

Users must not engage in illegal activities.

Users must not access, upload, or distribute offensive, threatening, or harmful content.

Users must not use IT resources for unauthorised commercial activities.

System and network activities

Users must not attempt to access data or accounts for which they do not have authorisation.

Users must not introduce malicious software into the network.

Users must not perform any action that compromises the performance or security of IT resources.

Email and communication activities

Users must not send unsolicited email messages or spam.

Users must not engage in any form of harassment via email or other communication means.

Software and intellectual property

Users must respect all copyright and licensing agreements.

Users must not download, install, or use unauthorised software.

Confidentiality

Users must protect sensitive and confidential information.

Users must not disclose confidential information without proper authorisation.

Enforcement

Any user found to have violated this policy may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment and legal action.

Review and revision

This AUP will be reviewed annually and may be revised as deemed necessary by Virtual Heather's IT department.

Last review and update: 4th Sep 2024

Agreement

By accessing and using Virtual Heather's IT resources, you agree to comply with this AUP and all other related policies.