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Company Internet Policies Should Address Web 2.0

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Managing employees who abuse their Internet access could be hindered by company policies written before the advent of Web 2.0 sites, an employment expert believes.

The warning comes after disciplinary action against 18 police officers who bragged about car crashes on

The 18 officers of the Metropolitan Police were members of a group on Facebook called "Look I've had a Polcol." Pocol stands for police collision.

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"Clear guidance was circulated to all staff in July 2007 stating that such behaviour leaves officers and staff open to allegations/complaints of unprofessionalism. The MPS [Metropolitan Police Service] is clear that the conduct of all staff, whether on or off duty, must meet a high standard."

Doherty said policies should go beyond the use of office systems. "It's important to make sure that your staff understand they should conduct themselves appropriately at all times, not just during office hours and not just on office systems."

"Policies can make this clear by addressing the use of blogs or social networking sites out of hours, to help staff understand that when they post content to the Internet that could identify them, they should do so in a manner that's consistent with their contract of employment," he said.

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