Guidelines on Acceptable Software Use

Government institutions must ensure that all software is used in a lawful, ethical, and secure manner. This section outlines detailed procedures, Do’s, Don’ts, and best practices for software usage within public institutions. 

Intended Purpose [Mandatory]

Procedures:

• Users must use software applications strictly for their intended work-related purposes.
  
• Department heads should clearly define acceptable and unacceptable software uses within their units.
  
• IT departments should monitor software logs to detect non-compliant or unauthorized use.
  
• Any misuse should be reported immediately to the system administrator or designated ICT officer.