To: Dale K. Weighill, Governmental Operations Committee Chairperson
From: Michael Dawisha, CIO
title
RE: Approval of Genesee County's Technology Use Policy
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Adopt the attached and updated technology use policy.
BACKGROUND:
Genesee County needs an updated technology use policy that addresses newer technologies and processes and encompasses various other fragmented policies. This policy updates the use of technology at Genesee County and replaces the content of current policies of: Internet Use, Laptop, Email and Computer Reutilization. These policies are requested to be eliminated.
DISCUSSION:
The Technology Use Policy outlines guidelines for the secure and efficient use of County-provided and approved devices, networks, and software. Overseen by the Chief Information Officer and IT Department, it applies to all employees, contractors, and authorized users. County-issued devices are required for work, while personal devices are limited to specific functions. Acceptable use mandates that County resources are primarily for official purposes, with limited personal use allowed under strict conditions. Cybersecurity measures, including mandatory annual training and MFA, are essential for protecting County data and systems. The policy also defines protocols for remote and hybrid work, requiring VPN use and adherence to all security standards.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
Human Resources will use this new policy for onboarding.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
Adopting this policy is a best practice amongst like organizations and aligns with the Long-Term Financial Stability priority.
resolution
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of County Commissioners of Genesee County, Michigan ("Board"), he...
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