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, disciplinary action, or both. Examples of appropriate use of the department’s e-mail system include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Scheduling, coordinating, documenting business meetings or assignments, and notifying employees of CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation sanctioned events.

  • Notifying CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation personnel of changes in work policies or work procedures after the appropriate approval process is completed.

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

  • Sending and receiving business related e-mail.

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

  • The occasional use of email to create or send notes or messages of a predominantly personal nature, or for personal use. Such use, shall be kept to a minimum.