Acceptable Use of Cell Phones Form

Depending on when you received your FM Cell phone and who you received it from, you should have been asked to sign off on an ‘Acceptable Use Agreement’. The text of the agreement is included below, and is current as of Dec 2, 2019. The policy reinforces (but does not supersede) University Policy 1.13 – Computing, Technology, & Information Resources, which every employee agrees to when they activate their Western University credentials.

CODE OF USE FOR CELLULAR DEVICES

  1. This cellular device is the property of Facilities Management and is to be used primarily for work purposes. We acknowledge this device may be utilized for personal use which is acceptable within the constraints of the plan.
  2. If the user is no longer an employee of Facilities Management, he/she must return their cellular device immediately.
  3. Loss or stolen cell phones are to be reported immediately by e-mailing FM-IT and your supervisor.
  4. Damage and intentional abuse to these devices could result in loss of use. This does not include reasonable “wear and tear”. Cell phones will be kept in an appropriate protective case at all times.
  5. All users are expected to safeguard the cellular device through the use of a password.
  6. All users must ensure that the University's mobile devices are used in an effective, ethical, and lawful manner. The University expects all users to conduct themselves according to the high standards of professional ethics and behavior appropriate in an institution of higher learning.
  7. Caretaking staff required to leave their phones at work at the end of your shift, please do so in the caretaker office/lunch room.
  8. University cell phones are provided with standard Talk, Text, Long Distance and (in most cases) Data plans. The over use of these plans may result in the user having to pay the overage costs, unless usage was for Western business and approved by their supervisor.
  9. U.S and/or international roaming charges will not be covered unless pre-approved by your supervisor. Contact your director/supervisor prior to travel.
  10. This policy does NOT supersede or override University Policy 1.13 – Computing, Technology, & Information Resources or other University of Western Ontario corporate policies.
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