DOI Rules of Behavior for Computer Network Users

As a DOI computer network user, you must understand and agree to these rules of behavior prior to being granted access to the DOI computer network which will provide you internet and intranet connectivity, electronic mail, network file storage, and network printing capability.  

Click the link at the bottom of this page to acknowledge you have read and agree to the Rules of Behavior.  

You are accountable for your actions and responsible for the security of DOI information. Upon being granted access to DOI information resources, you will be held responsible for damage caused to DOI information either through negligence or a willful act. Failure to follow these rules will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment in addition to applicable legal action.

Annual Federal Information Systems Security Awareness + Privacy & Records Management courses provide the guidance needed for users to fully understand these rules and their responsibilities. You may also visit the Rules of Behavior for Computer Network Users Reference Guide website for additional guidance and examples.

RULES OF BEHAVIOR:

As a DOI computer network user, I will:

1. Successfully complete the initial and annual Federal Information Systems Security Awareness + Privacy & Records Management training;
2. Handle and retain all system outputs in accordance with information classifications and records management requirements;
3. Ensure the security of Government information, equipment, keys, and my DOI Access card;
4. Not attempt to access information or information systems for which access has not been authorized;
5. Not share passwords and/or my DOI Access card personal identification number;
6. Not use Government information, equipment, keys and/or my DOI Access card for activities that are illegal and/or inappropriate;
7. Consent to monitoring and have no expectation of privacy when using Government computer equipment and/or the DOI computer network;
8. Not attempt to install software onto Government computers;
9. Not attempt to connect personal devices or other unauthorized computer equipment to the DOI computer network without appropriate authorization;
10. Not post Government information on external websites or services without prior appropriate authorization;
11. Not attempt to alter and/or disable Government computer configurations and security settings without prior appropriate authorization;
12. Immediately report suspected computer security incidents and provide full cooperation in accordance with your Department, Bureau or Office incident response procedure.

WARNING NOTICE TO USERS OF DOI INFORMATION SYSTEMS:  This warning banner is displayed upon logging into a Department of the Interior computer system.

THIS IS A NOTICE OF MONITORING OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (DOI) INFORMATION SYSTEMS. This computer system, including all related equipment, networks, and network devices (including Internet access), is provided by the Department of the Interior (DOI) in accordance with the agency policy for official use and limited personal use.
All agency computer systems may be monitored for all lawful purposes, including but not limited to, ensuring that use is authorized, for management of the system, to facilitate protection against unauthorized access, and to verify security procedures, survivability and operational security. Any information on this computer system may be examined, recorded and copied and used for authorized purposes at any time.
All information, including personal information, placed or sent over this system may be monitored, and users of this system are reminded that such monitoring does occur. Therefore, there should be no expectation of privacy with respect to use of this system.
By logging into this agency computer system, you acknowledge and consent to monitoring of this system. Evidence of your use, authorized and unauthorized, collected during monitoring may be used for civil, criminal, administrative, or other adverse action. Unauthorized or illegal use may subject you to prosecution.

By submitting this form, I certify that I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the Rules of Behavior for Computer Network Users and Warning Banner. I understand that failure to abide by these rules of behavior will result in disciplinary action.