Question 4- Digital code of conduct

Digital Code of conduct

The way that you conduct yourself online is very influential on a way that you can be viewed as a person and the perceptions they may have of you.

We have to realise that everything we do online is going to be there forever and be judged by a much wider community than what we are exposed to on a daily basis

The following guidelines will inform and educate you of what is acceptable and allowed online.

1.     The language and punctuation used can be translated very differently, we must take care in the ‘voice’ that we use when posting online, for example, excessive use of exclamation marks or capital letters may give off the sence of an aggrrsive or angry approach.

2.     Always acknowledge your source of information. A lot of time and effort has been put into your online findings so adequate praise is always appreciated and necessary.

3.     Language used is very important, we cannot assume that everyone who reads our post online uses certain language the way we use it. We must a weary of what we say and in what context we use as this can very easily offend or insult somebody online.

4.     We need to be considerate of other users and not assume that they have the same access to internet, large files and un-necessary content in mails is not the correct and professional way of going about business.

5.     Nobody wants span, so do not forward or send any mails to recipients that wouldn’t want to receive it.

6.     As much as we have a freedom of choice we must respect others right to security, personal opinion and information must be kept to a minimum.

7.     Be accurate and be sure that everything you post online has relevance to what is being discussed, be careful not to go off topic.

8.     Use the internet for reason that it was intended to be used. Avoid personal affairs in a professional environment.

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 (education, 2016)   (Issa, 2016)

How the code will be enforced:

1.     All internet activity will be monitored and screened.

2.     All emails and online posts must follow a strict format.

3.     Excessive data usage will be shaped and analysed

4.     All outgoing mail will be screened and approved by the digital administration department.

5.     All mail will be screened and approved for proper use of language

Anyone who fails to comply with this code will face the following consiquences:

1.     On the first incident of failure to comply with this code, the offender will be sent a mail of warning reminding them of the rules.

2.     On the second offence the offender will receive a verbal and written warning and be made to sign and acknowledge hat they understand their actions.

3.     On the third offence the offender will have their internet access restricted and be made to attend a disciplinary hearing.

4.     If the offender fails to abide by the code a fourth time, all access will be terminated and any further action will be taken.