There are many ways in which a business can be damaged if it fails to protect its data or does not have policies in place to ensure correct use of the Internet at work. However, a recent survey has revealed that British businesses are failing to take seriously the need to protect themselves and their employees from potentially damaging Internet use in the office.
More than 30 per cent of those taking part said that they do not have an acceptable use policy (AUP) for accessing the Internet at work. Of those who do, 94 per cent said they had not read it recently. Only a small percentage of AUPs cover Instant Messaging and Web mail. Furthermore, 'blogging' hardly registers at all as a banned Internet activity.
Says Dean Parnell "It is important to have an Internet use policy in place and to make sure that employees understand and adhere to it. The policy should be updated to reflect current trends and make clear the penalties for failing to abide by it. We can assist you in drawing up an AUP specific to the needs of your workplace."
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