RMO No. 29-2000: Prescribes the policies and guidelines on the use and maintenance of the BIR E-mail and Internet Browsing facilities

Summary

RMO No. 29-2000, issued August 17, 2000, prescribes the policies and guidelines on the use and maintenance of the BIR E-mail and Internet browsing facilities.

Key points

1. Internet accounts. Except for BIR Management, Internet accounts for users other than the officials specified in the Order need approval of the Deputy Commissioner of the Information System Group.
2. Account maintenance. Users are encouraged to open and read mail daily. Accounts dormant or inactive for one (1) month are automatically deleted. Users on leave for one (1) month or more must notify the Systems Support Division in writing so their accounts are not deleted.
3. Authorized use. E-mail is used for its authorized purposes, such as sending official documents, and to improve communication for activities serving the Bureau’s interest. Chain letters and other inappropriate materials are not allowed.
4. Prohibited use. Accessing pornographic web sites and downloading pornographic materials through the BIR Internet facility is strictly prohibited. So is sending or retrieving any material in violation of existing Bureau and Philippine Government policies.
5. Sanctions. Inappropriate or unauthorized use may lead to revocation of the account and an appropriate administrative sanction, depending on the severity of the violation.

Who is affected

• Users of BIR E-mail and Internet browsing facilities

Deadlines and effectivity

• Accounts inactive for one (1) month are deleted
• Notice required for leave of one (1) month or more

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