scope:

This Standard applies to all LU employees and the employees of agencies and consultants who work for LU. This Standard applies to the use of all of LU's systems including the use of LU's laptops and an individual's own or a third party's computer equipment when they are working on LU's business away from LU's premises (remote working) or when the individual's or third party's computer equipment is connected to LU's computer network. Employees must comply with this Standard when using LU's email service from any location.

Purpose

The purpose of this Standard is to ensure that employees understand how electronic mail (email) and the Internet should be used and to alert employees to the fact that breaches of this Standard may lead to disciplinary action being taken. Where such breaches are deemed to be gross misconduct, disciplinary action may result in dismissal.