PAP.9.8.220 Internet, E-Mail, and Computer Usage Policy

(a) The use of the Gaming Enterprises' automation systems, which includes computers, fax machines, and all forms of Internet/Intranet access, is for the organization's business and for authorized purposes only. Brief and occasional personal use of the electronic mail system or the Internet is acceptable as long as it is not excessive or inappropriate; it occurs during personal time (lunch or other breaks); and does not result in expense or harm to the organization or otherwise violate this policy. Personal use is defined as "excessive" if it interferes with normal job functions, responsiveness, or the ability to perform daily job activities or it occurs at a time other than personal time as defined in the preceding paragraph. Electronic communication should not be used to solicit or sell products or services that are unrelated to the organization's business, distract, intimidate, or harass coworkers or third parties; or disrupt the workplace.

(b) Use of the Casino's computers, networks, and Internet access is a privilege granted by management and may be revoked at any time for inappropriate conduct carried out on such systems, including, but not limited to:

(1) Sending chain letters or participating in any way in the creation or transmission of unsolicited commercial e-mail ("spam") that is unrelated to legitimate organizational purposes;

(2) Sending, receiving, or accessing pornographic materials;

(3) Engaging in private or personal business activities, including excessive use of instant messaging, chat rooms and social media websites (see below);

(4) Making unauthorized copies of organization's files or other data;

(5) Destroying, deleting, erasing, or concealing organization's files or other data, or otherwise making such files or data unavailable or inaccessible to the organization;

(6) Using abusive, profane, threatening, racist, sexist, or otherwise objectionable language in either public or private messages;

(7) Becoming involved in partisan politics;

(8) Maintaining, organizing, or participating in non-work-related Web logs ("blogs"), Web journals, "chat rooms", or private/personal/instant messaging;

(9) Failing to log off any secure, controlled-access computer or other form of electronic data system to which you are assigned, if you leave such computer or system unattended;

(10) Using recreational games;

(11) Streaming of movies, and other non-work related items; or

(12) Any other unauthorized use of the Casino's computers, networks, and/or Internet access.

(c) Using the Casino's automation systems to access, create, view, transmit, or receive racist, sexist, threatening, or otherwise objectionable or illegal material, defined as any visual, textual, or auditory entity, file, or data, is strictly prohibited. Such material violates the Casino's anti-harassment policies and is subject to disciplinary action. The Casino's electronic mail system, Internet access, and computer systems must not be used to harm others or to violate applicable laws. Use of the Casino's Resources for illegal activity can lead to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.