Institute resources are defined as items of Institute property that are used for Institute purposes, such as its facilities, equipment, telecommunications, technology, electronic systems, vehicles, postage, and other tangible assets. The Institute expects that reasonable care be taken when using IAS resources, and that they not be altered or intentionally damaged.

Occasionally it is necessary for Institute personnel to monitor or gain access to some of these resources, as in cases of employee absence, emergency, equipment maintenance or upgrade, or because of security concerns. Institute community members are encouraged not to use Institute equipment to store or send sensitive personal information.

In general, members of the Institute may not use Institute resources to carry out private business or activities for their personal financial benefit. On occasion, incidental personal use of equipment may be permitted on a limited basis provided such use does not impact negatively the work of the office or the department. (For more detailed information on the use of Institute technology, see the Computer Use Guidelines in the Employee Handbook and the Computer Use Guidelines on the Institute web page.)

The Institute's logo, seal, name or endorsement may be used only with the prior consent of the Associate Director or Director. The Institute considers all non-public information as proprietary and as such, expects it to remain confidential.

Supervisors are responsible for ensuring that Institute community members understand and adhere to this policy.