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Documents prepared by DIFC for customers may be attached via the email. However, excerpts from
reports other than our own, if substantial, may be in breach of copyright and the author's consent
ought to be obtained particularly where taken out of its original context. Information received from a
customer should not be released to another customer without prior consent of the original sender. If
in doubt consult your Manager.

DIFC reserves and intends to exercise the right to review, audit, intercept, access and disclose all
messages created, received or sent over the electronic mail system for any purpose. No pass code may
be used that is unknown to the company.

Notwithstanding the company's right to retrieve and read any electronic mail messages, such
messages should be treated as confidential by other employees and accessed only by the intended
recipient. Employees are not authorised to retrieve or read any email messages that are not sent to
them. Any exception to this policy must receive prior approval from your Manager. However, the
confidentiality of any message should not be assumed. Even when a message is erased it is still
possible to retrieve and read that message. If any breach of our email policy is observed then
disciplinary action up to and including dismissal may be taken.

DIFC internet connections are intended for activities that either support DIFC business or the
professional development of employees. Web surfing unrelated to these activities is strictly forbidden.
Staff members whom in the opinion of management have abused this will be subject to disciplinary
sanction.

Internet usage is monitored on a systematic basis by the company.
To prevent computer viruses being transmitted through the system there will be no unauthorised
downloading of any software.

3.16.5 Social Media
• Access to websites and applications such as on-line gambling, gaming and live streaming and
some social media websites may be blocked automatically by the Company. However, users
who have a legitimate Company business reason may with the approval of their manager
apply to their manager to gain access to these sites.
• Social media use shouldn't interfere with your duties and responsibilities as an employee of
DIFC. The Company’s computer systems are to be used for business purposes only. Personal
use of social media networks or personal blogging of online content is discouraged and could
result in disciplinary action.
• Users should be aware that all use of social media, either in a personal capacity or when
communicating on behalf of the Company must be in accordance with the Social Media Policy.
• Confidential or restricted information regarding business practices and procedures or
personal information about any clients or employees must not be posted or discussed on any
social media websites.

3.17 SOCIAL AND DIGITAL MEDIA POLICY
The Social and Digital Media Policy provides guidance and direction to all employees when utilising all
types of online social media sites and networks. This policy applies to all employees either participating
personally, or communicating on behalf of the Company, while online.
Misuse or abuse of social and digital media can cause significant injury to third parties and can also
impact negatively on the credibility of the Company.

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