Reminder: University Property Must Not Be Used for Personal Use While Working Remotely
Just a reminder that Washington State ethics laws apply to employees while they are working remotely. Generally, any conversion to personal use of university property used for working remotely is not allowed under the laws. Examples include:
- University electronic devices (such as digital cameras, camcorders, computers, laptops, tablets, or related supplies like thumb drives) may not be used for personal or family purposes.
- University tools or equipment may not be used for house or vehicle repairs or projects.
- University office materials and supplies (such as paper) may not be used for personal or family activities.
- University vehicles may only be used for official university business. No personal use is allowed, such as running personal errands.
An exception is permissible de minimis personal use of electronic devices (such as laptops, tablets, etc.) for such things as checking personal email or briefly browsing the Internet, as allowed under the state ethics laws.
See Western鈥檚 for more information, or employees may contact the university鈥檚 interim ethics officer with specific questions or concerns.
Interim Ethics Officer
Paul Mueller, CPCU
Director, Risk, Compliance, and Policy Services
(360) 650-3065
Paul.Mueller@wwu.edu
Interim Director of Internal Audit
Brian Sullivan
(360) 650-3182
Brian.Sullivan@wwu.edu