GENERAL

The Business owns and controls all workplace technology and information technology resources and systems.

If applicable, each employee has a responsibility to use workplace information technology resources and systems in a manner that is consistent with the objectives of their employment.

Employees should have no expectation of privacy regarding any information or data that is received, stored, or transmitted via workplace technology and information technology resources and systems. In addition, employees have no ownership or proprietary interest in any information or data that is received by, stored on,

or transmitted with any workplace technology or information technology resources and systems.

Information technology resources and systems refer to the following non-exhaustive list:

• Personal computers and workstations;

• Internal office instant messenger;

• Laptop computers;

• Data storage devices;

• Computer hardware;

• Peripheral equipment, such as printers, modems, fax machines and copiers;

• Computer software applications and associated files and data, including software that grants

• access to external services such as the Internet;

• Electronic mail (email);

• Personal digital assistants and smartphones; and,

• Voicemail systems.

Except as provided in this policy, the use of information technology resources and systems is strictly limited to work-related purposes. Non-business personal use is strictly prohibited.

Any attempt to degrade the performance of a computer system or network or to deprive authorized personnel of resources or access to any of our computer or network is prohibited and will result in discipline up to and including dismissal.

INAPPROPRIATE USE OF I.T. RESOURCES AND SYSTEMS

Inappropriate use of information technology resources and systems includes but is not limited to the following:

• Illegal activity, including breach of copyright laws;

• Accessing inappropriate websites, including but not limited to sites containing pornographic and hate literature;

• Online gambling or other game playing;

• Using technology to harass, discriminate or make defamatory, slanderous or libellous statements (e.g. sexually explicit or racial messages and/or jokes);

• Online shopping or bidding on online auctions;

• Accessing chat rooms and instant messaging;

• Flooding or spamming;

• Downloading, installing or using unlicensed software;

• Signing guest books, newsgroups or bulletin boards; and,

• Conducting personal business, such as online banking.

EMAIL USE

The use of email is reserved primarily for business use. Limited personal use of email is permissible if such use is reasonable and not in contravention of this policy with respect to inappropriate use of information technology resources and systems. Even when used for limited personal use, the content of any email communication sent, received or stored remains the property of the Business at all times.