§ 7-17. Use of Communications and Computer Systems  


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  • City of Alamogordo's communication and computer systems are intended primarily for business purposes; however limited personal usage is permitted if it does not hinder performance of job duties or violate any other City policy. This includes the voice mail, e-mail and Internet systems.

    City of Alamogordo may access the voice mail and e-mail systems and obtain the communications within the systems, including past voice mail and e-mail messages, without notice to users of the system, in the ordinary course of business when the City deems it appropriate to do so. The reasons for which the City may obtain such access include, but are not limited to: maintaining the system; preventing or investigating allegations of system abuse or misuse; assuring compliance with software copyright laws; complying with legal and regulatory requests for information; and ensuring that City operations continue appropriately during an employee's absence.

    Users have no expectation of privacy in regard to their use of the City of Alamogordo systems.

(Ord. No. 1547 , 1-19-18)