Here are 8 common sense rules to compute by when using a government machine: Dont use a computer to harm other people. Dont interfere with other peoples computer work. Dont snoop in other peoples files. Dont use a computer to steal. Dont use or copy software that you have not purchased. Dont steal other peoples intellectual property. Dont use a computer to pose as another person. Dont use other peoples computer resources without approval.
Keep in mind that your rights to privacy are limited when
using government computer resources. When you log on to a government system,
you give your consent to monitoring. Everything you do can be monitored. Some
examples of computer misuse are: viewing or downloading pornography, gambling
on the Internet, conducting private commercial business activities or profit-making
ventures, loading personal software, or making configuration changes.