Clear desk policy
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Definitions
Employee - All staff, consultants, contractor and temporary workers of RS Divers
1.2 General Statement of Policy
The purpose for this policy is to establish a culture of security and trust for all employees at RS Divers. An effective clean desk effort involving the participation and support of all RS Divers employees can greatly protect paper documents that contain sensitive information about our clients, customers and vendors. All employees should familiarize themselves with the guidelines oF this poliry.
1.3 Purpose
The main reasons for a clear desk policy are: . A clear desk can produce a positive image when our customers visit the company. ' It reduces the threat of a security incident as confidential information will be locked away when unattended. . Sensltive documents left in the open can be stolen by a malicious entity.
1.4 Scope
This policy is relevant to all employees of RS Divers who work in the Camber Office.
2. CLEAR DESK PROCEDURE
All employees working for RS Divers are subject to this policy.
Employees, at known extended periods away from their desk, such as lunch brealt sensitive working papers are expected to be placed in drawers. At the end of the working day all employees are expected to tidy/clean their desk and to put away a office papers.
3. POLICY IMPLENTATION
This policy is to be implemented through the procedures established by RSD.
3.1 Breach of the policy
Failure to comply with this policy could result in appropriate disciplinary action being taken against the employee.
3.2 Review of the Policy
This clear desk policy will be reviewed annually, in consultation with relevant employees. The date of each review will fall on January each year.
3.3 Dissemination of Policy
This policy will be made available to each employee upon commencement of work and additional copies made available on request.