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Acceptable Use Policy Acknowledgement

The acceptable use policy acknowledgement records that an employee understands what they may and may not do with company IT resources, including limited personal use, prohibited content, personal devices and monitoring. It sets out the boundaries in a permitted/prohibited table that is easy for employees to remember.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Employee Name:
[Employee Name]
Employee ID:
[Employee ID]
Designation:
[Designation]
Department:
[Department]
AUP Version:
[Version]
Date:
[Date]

This acknowledgement covers all IT resources of [Company Name], including computers, laptops, mobile devices, networks, email, cloud applications and any personal device used to access company data.

PermittedProhibited
Using systems for company businessAccessing, storing or sharing obscene, hateful or illegal content
Limited personal use during breaks that does not affect workRunning a personal business or freelance work on company systems
Approved cloud and AI tools for workUploading confidential data to unapproved tools or websites
Accessing email on a personal phone with approved security settingsSharing accounts or bypassing security controls
Reporting suspected misuse to ITDownloading pirated software, media or files

Monitoring

I understand that company systems and accounts may be monitored and logged for security, compliance and investigation purposes, and that I should not expect privacy for content created or stored on company systems.

Personal Devices

If I use a personal device for work, I will keep it protected by a screen lock and updates, and I agree that company data on it may be removed remotely if the device is lost or when I leave.

I have read the Acceptable Use Policy, version [Version], and agree to comply with it. I understand that misuse may lead to withdrawal of access and disciplinary action.

Employee
[Employee Name]
Date: [Date]
IT / HR
[Name]
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • Scope of IT resources covered
  • Permitted use table
  • Prohibited use table
  • Personal devices (BYOD) rules
  • Monitoring and privacy notice
  • Consequences and signature

When to use it

  • At joining, before system access is given
  • When BYOD or remote working is introduced
  • When the AUP is revised
  • For contractors using company systems

How to customise this template

  1. 1Edit the permitted and prohibited lists
  2. 2Add BYOD rules if personal phones access email
  3. 3Reference your AUP version
  4. 4Align with your IT security acknowledgement to avoid duplication

HR tips

  • Be clear on whether limited personal use is allowed
  • Explain monitoring openly
  • Review the AUP when new tools such as AI assistants are adopted

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Frequently asked questions

What is an acceptable use policy?+

A policy that defines how employees may use company computers, networks, email and internet.

Is personal use of office internet allowed?+

That depends on your policy. Many companies allow limited personal use that does not affect work or security.

Does the AUP apply to personal phones?+

If personal devices access company email or data, the BYOD section applies to that use.