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The City of Batesville allows the employees certain provisions to use and maintain software for permitted use on employee computers and laptops. This right does not extend to uses that may violate certain laws,regulations, terms and agreements,including licensing. All software must be properly licensed and any licenses must be kept or provided to the Information Technology department to be stored in case of an audit. Any third-party software not intended to be used for work purposes will need to be authorized by Information Technology department. Unless authorized by the Information Technology department,software that is prohibited from being installed or used: • Software used to compromise the security or integrity of computer networks and security controls such as hacking tools, password descramblers,network sniffers,and port scanners. • Software that elevates the authority of one user for another,for the purpose of gaining access to systems, applications,or data illegally. • Software which instructs or enables the user to bypass normal security controls. • Software which instructs or enables the user to participate in any activity considered a threat to local, state or national security,including the assistance or transfer of information leading to terrorist activity or construction or possession of illegal weapons. • Alternate software which enables an employee to circumvent data collection and online status by not using provided software Any software found in violation may be removed from an employee computer or laptop. Information Technology Surveillance Policy The purpose of the Information Technology Surveillance Policy is to provide a transparent environment between the City of Batesville, its employees,and the public. The City of Batesville maintains a camera surveillance system at each location per department or departments under the supervision of the Information Technology department. Each of the systems in place consists of IP cameras and/or NVR(Network Video Recorders)that may include CCTV security for public safety and security. This policy is in place to ensure a safe workspace for all employees and to protect any assets of the City of Batesville. Camera surveillance includes audio and/or video recording of all activities within the range of each camera. At no time will employees alter,blind,block,disrupt,reposition, unplug,or otherwise interfere with any of the cameras or camera operations at the City of Batesville. Any employee willfully interfering with any cameras at the City of Batesville will face disciplinary action. The City of Batesville maintains a vehicle tracking surveillance system per department or departments. The purpose is to monitor and record the geographical location of each city vehicle. The City of Batesville maintains defensive surveillance on all computers and laptops(See Information Technology Cyber Security Policy)