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Create an Internet Policy
From a business and a legal perspective, organizations should develop and enforce Internet access/acceptable use policies (IAUP). The policies should explain clearly to users how they are allowed to use the internet for personal and business use at the organization and the consequences for breaking the policies.
Popular guides on internet policy:
- Filtering Facts provides links to websites and publications related to filtering policies in Education, Governments, Libraries, and the workplace in general, as well as its impact on society overall.
- SANS offers a well-established internet access policy, which is used as a template by many different types of organizations around the world.
- ACAS and Chartered Institute of Personal Development offer advice on Internet policy creation in the UK.
- AUP Guidelines, Overview, and Template – Mississippi Office of State Auditor
- IS Security Policies – State of Texas, Department of Information Resources
Small business internet policy
Get Safe Online and Business Link offer advice on creating Internet policies for small businesses in the UK.
Internet policy in education
In education, there are other issues that arise when young people have web access that means policies may have to be stricter than in other types of organizations. Schools and colleges may also need to develop separate acceptable use policies for pupils/students and staff.
