Blackberry 2012 Annual Report Download - page 249

Performing with Integrity for RIM
We Work to Protect RIM’s Assets and Information
RIM assets and information are valuable resources intended to make our performance more efficient. It is important that we protect
these assets and never allow our personal use of them to interfere with our job responsibilities. RIM assets include valuable
proprietary information, such as:
Our assets also include physical property, like:
Protecting RIM assets and information is critical to our Company’s business and overall success. Improper handling, waste or misuse
of our assets can hinder our business and, in some cases, pose serious security risks for our Company and our fellow employees.
RIM assets and information, including connections to the Internet, should only be used for legitimate business purposes. At times,
limited personal use of RIM assets, such as BlackBerry® smartphones, company e-mail or Internet connections, may be permitted.
However, such personal use must be limited in duration and cannot interfere with our work. RIM assets must never be used to access,
use or share information deemed inappropriate for a workplace setting. This includes content of a sexual nature, inappropriate or
derogatory humor, or discriminating or harassing comments.
When using RIM assets such as telephones, fax machines, desktop or laptop computers or BlackBerry smartphones, we should not
expect that any of the information we send or receive is private. Where allowed by local law, our Company may monitor our use of
any RIM assets to ensure such use is in line with the principles set forth in our Code.
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