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CITY OF COLTON INTERNET USE POLICY PURPOSE: The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for the use of the Internet for individuals authorized by the City of Colton. The Internet is a business tool which will be used in accordance with generally accepted business practices and current law reflected in the California Public Records Act. ACCESS TO THE INTERNET: Access to the Internet will be granted on an "as needed" basis. All requests for access to the Internet must be formally submitted in writing, including justification. ACCEPTABLE USE: This statement represents a guide to the acceptable use of the Internet. All individuals authorized by the City of Colton are expected to comply with this policy when using the Internet in the course of conducting City business. It is the responsibility of all individuals authorized by the City of Colton who use the Internet for City business to be familiar with the Internet Use Policy. At a minimum, the City of Colton expects every user: 1. To be aware that the City of Colton, shall be held harmless from any loss, expense, claim or liability arising from or related to the use of the Internet by any user whether authorized or unauthorized. 2. To respect the privacy of other users; for example, users shall not intentionally seek information on, obtain copies of, or modify files, other data, or passwords belonging to other users, or represent themselves as another user unless explicitly authorized to do so by that user. 3. To respect the legal protection provided by copyright and license to programs and data consistent with all City computer usage policies. 4. To comply with all City computer usage policies in regard to computer programs and files available over the Internet. 5. To comply with all City computer usage policies when using electronic mail over the Internet. 6. To be aware that, all communications and searches done over the Internet are not confidential, and are property of the City of Colton. The City reserves the right to access, disclose, and if necessary monitor all mail and/or searches done over the Internet.