IT Compliance Policy

PURPOSE ▪ SCOPE ▪ POLICY ▪ SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ▪ REVISION HISTORY

Policy Owner: Manager, IT Strategy and Compliance

Note: An owner must be a PCES-level manager or higher.

This policy provides formally documented management expectations and intentions.

1. PURPOSE

Information Technology (IT) policies, processes, and standards are essential to the consistent development and implementation of cost-effective technical solutions that  meet the Postal Service's business, technical, hardware, software, data, and security needs.  The purpose of this policy is to ensure awareness of and adherence to IT policies, processes, and standards, including the appropriate use and protection of Postal Service information resources.

2. SCOPE

This policy applies to all Postal Service functional organizations and personnel, including Postal Service employees, contractors, vendors, business partners, and any other authorized users of Postal Service information systems.

3. POLICY

All Postal Service information technology resources are required to adhere to Information Technology policies, processes, procedures, and standards.  The Postal Service has the legal right to monitor and ensure compliance. Any non-compliance or misuse of Postal Service computing resources may be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.

Some situations may arise that require an exception to policy.  Exceptions may only be granted by the CIO or his designee.  An exception may be requested as follows:

  1. The request must be submitted in writing to the employee’s direct PCES Manager for approval.  The request shall detail the unique business needs that necessitate an exception.
  2. If approved, the PCES Manager will submit the request to the CIO for review and approval.

4. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

There is no supporting documentation for this policy.

5. REVISION HISTORY

Version #1.0
Section(s) Revised:        N/A
Revision Description:      Baseline
Revision Date:               

Version #2.0
Section(s) Revised:        2, 3
Revision Description:      Revised to clarify that the scope applies to all USPS personnel and contractors.
Revision Date:               06/10/2010

Version #3.0
Section(s) Revised:        All
Revision Description:      Updated look to be consistent and set to be 508 compliant.
Revision Date:               09/29/2010

Version #4.0
Section(s) Revised:        All
Revision Description:     This document was made Section 508 compliant and was converted to HTML.
Revision Date:               FY12/Q3