Archdiocese of Louisville E-Mail and Internet Policy
- The Archdiocese of Louisville owns the e-mail system and the information transmitted and stored within it for all parishes, schools and agencies. Employees have no expectation of privacy or confidentiality in any of their e-mails.
- E-mail is to be used for official purposes. Private business (e.g. yard sales, etc.) may not be conducted with the archdiocesan e-mail system. As with the telephone, limited use of the e-mail system for communication with family and friends is acceptable. However, such use should be kept to a minimum.
- Offensive and vulgar e-mail messages, such as messages that contain sexual, pornographic or racial comments or pictures, are prohibited in conformity with the existing archdiocesan policies against harassment and discrimination.
- Employees are prohibited from using e-mail, the Internet, or other communication systems to transmit confidential or privileged information outside of the Archdiocese of Louisville without written permission.
- Broadcasting of e-mail messages to all agency personnel is to be limited to official archdiocesan business.
Note: Failure to comply with these policies may result in the removal of e-mail and Internet access from an employee’s computer. Severe violations may result in disciplinary action, including dismissal.