§ 74-781. Policy

(a) Computer software is generally licensed with specific restrictions regarding use and duplication. Violation of another's copyright, in certain circumstances, may be considered a criminal offense.

(b) It is the county's policy to honor license agreements, and use of unauthorized software will not be tolerated.

(c) Appropriate measures must be taken to ensure that employees are aware of and abide by this division. Each user may use only legitimate, licensed or authorized software.

(d) Although it is the responsibility of each individual employee to comply with this procedure, each department head must ensure that their employees understand the components of this division.

(e) Each department head must review this division with their employees, either individually or at a group meeting, at least annually.

(f) This division covers all software used on all equipment, including personal computers, networks and other computers.

(Admin. Policy Manual, § E(20.00—20.05))