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With most workplaces now requiring employees to interact in some way with company technology, employers should be aware that even basic use of the internet, CRM systems, office computers and mobile phones can result in malicious or unintended consequences for the organisation.
As an employer, it’s important you have the appropriate policies in place to ensure the appropriate use of such technology in your workplace.
Unfortunately, employers might find themselves in a situation where they have an employee who has used their workplace infrastructure in an inappropriate manner. This could range from breaching customer and client data, downloading inappropriate content on workplace devices, clicking on spam links, or even committing fraudulent activities.
Employers are often encouraged and required to set policies regarding acceptable workplace behaviour but sometimes forget that this also extends to cyber related activities.
In order to set a standard of acceptable behaviour, employers should consider implementing policies which cover various aspect of technology use such as an acceptable use policy, privacy policy or an information technology policy.
Not only will the implementation of policies outline acceptable use to staff, they will also determine what course of action will occur should a policy be breached.
Having appropriate policies in place will assist employers with managing a disciplinary process should one be required and aid in avoiding a costly unfair dismissal claim should a termination occur.
Don’t wait until cyber becomes an industrial relations issue in your workplace, our team of workplace relations consultants are here to help and can draft your workplace polices for you.
Contact us today on (08) 8300 0000 (select option 1) or enquire here.
