Chapter 4 – Information Technology

47110.5 Acceptable Use

• The e-mail system is provided for official CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation business. Using e-mail in an inappropriate manner may result in the loss of e-mail privileges and/or disciplinary action. Examples of appropriate use of the CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation e-mail system include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Scheduling, coordinating, and documenting business meetings and/or assignments.

  • Notifying CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation personnel of changes in work policies and/or work procedures after the appropriate approval process has been completed (shall be followed up in writing).

  • Transmitting and/or sharing non-HRCI work related material, including documents, files, reference material, and links to Internet sites.

  • Sending and receiving business related Internet mail.

  • Notifying employees of CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation sanctioned employee events including, but not limited to, the Medal of Honor ceremony, United California State Employees Campaigns, and similar approved activities.

  • Scheduling appointments including personal appointments and lunch breaks on an electronic calendar.

  • Creating or sending notes or messages of a predominantly personal nature, or for personal use, shall be kept to a minimum.