Part B – Policy Design and  Review 

There are a range of workplace policies that will need to be updated, however management would like one policy re-developed with new standards before updating the rest. They have provided you with existing policy information required to be used in the new template, as well as some brief standards they would like you to follow when developing the template. 

1. You are required to design and develop the policy template using the information provided. 

In your policy ensure to:

- Apply document standards and style guide

- Include content within the policy

- Use correct file name

2. Submit completed document to your assessor via email for review.

3. Review the feedback received from your assessor and update the template.

4. Send and email to your assessor with updated template. Ensure to name your document appropriately.

Policy information

Policy title: Acceptable use of email

Policy effective date: 07/02/2016

Policy review date: 07/02/2017 

Policy owner: Management 

Department: All 

Purpose: To ensure the Happy Health email system is used in an appropriate and acceptable manner by all staff.

Scope: 

 Use of email and mobile applications used to send and receive business correspondence.

 All employees are responsible for adhering to this policy. This policy refers to informal communication between staff via email or mobile applications. Every employee should be aware of the legal risk associated with use of this email.

 All employees are required to undertake the compliance training ‘Acceptable use of business technology’ as part of induction or refresher training. Managing supervisors need to ensure each employee is compliant by obtaining employee signatures on the compliance documentation.

 Sending or forwarding emails containing defamatory, offensive or obscene information or language is prohibited.

 Do not send or forward a message without permission from the sender where required.

 Do not send email from another employee account.

 Do not use software that may alter or disguise your email identity.

 Emails should be written using appropriate and professional language, well-structured and clear.