Basics for Y employees
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Electronic Communication Systems-Employee Internet usage policy
The Y provides a variety of electronic communication systems for use in carrying out its business, including telephones, cellular phones, voicemail, e-mail, computer stations, networks, and other devices. The purpose of these systems is to facilitate operations and business communication. All information and communications transmitted by, received from, or stored in these systems are the property of the Y and the Y reserves the right to access all of these systems at any time without advance notice. An employee's improper use of Y electronic communication systems can waste time and resources, cause embarrassment for both the Y and its employees, and create potential legal liability.

Employees should have no expectation of privacy or confidentiality with respect to use of the Y’s electronic communication systems.

Employees may not use the Y's systems to conduct personal business or non-work-related tasks, and employees should not maintain personal files on the Y’s electronic communication systems. The Y maintains the right to monitor and access its electronic communications systems including, but not limited to, all messages and communications sent or received on the systems, and all files or documents on the systems, at any time without notice to employees.
Employees who use Y computers to perform their job functions may not install software or additional hardware onto such computers or the Y network without first receiving the express written authorization to do so from the Business Manager or CEO.

The electronic communication systems may not be used to access or create any offensive, profane, threatening, discriminatory, or disruptive messages, communications, or materials. This includes, for example, messages, communications, or materials that are sexually oriented, racially derogatory, those that depict pornography or nudity, or any other content that could reasonably be construed as offensive to other employees.

The electronic communication systems may not be used to send or receive copyrighted materials, trade secrets, proprietary information, financial information, or similar materials without prior authorization from a member of management.
Employees may not use a code, access a file, or retrieve any stored information, unless authorized to do so. Employees should not attempt to gain access to another employee’s messages, files, or other electronic information without the employee’s permission or permission from a supervisor.