Internet Access and Use Standards

Government of New Brunswick Internet access supports research, education, and is used as a communications, information and service delivery tool for government.

The service is for government personnel to enhance, develop, design and implement improved methods for delivering government information and services. While specific use is not monitored, the facility does have capacity limits. Associated costs are carefully monitored.

Information and resources accessible via corporate Internet access is considered the property of the individuals and organizations owning rights to the resources. Use of resources without permission of the owner is not permitted.

Public servants must subscribe to acceptable professional ethics when using the services. All use must comply with federal and provincial laws, statutes and regulations, and respect the legal protection provided by copyright and licence to data. Individuals in violation of these standards may have access privileges withdrawn immediately.

The following are considered unacceptable use of Government of New Brunswick Internet resources:

• Gaining unauthorized access to resources of the Internet;
• Disrupting intended use of the Internet;
• Wasting resources (computer, line capacity or people);
• Destroying the integrity of computer-based information;
• Compromising privacy of users;
• Activities that are personal in nature, and will not result in direct or indirect benefits to the people and Government of New Brunswick;
• Accessing, or posting, information generally considered to be offensive or inappropriate for use through an access paid for by the government and people of New Brunswick;
• Transmission of unsolicited commercial information (i.e. junk mail, advertising), and
• Use of corporate Internet access to express personal views and opinions as if they constitute official commentary from the Government of New Brunswick, departments or agencies.