Ministry and Business Staff Internet Risk Assessment

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Is your leadership staff monitored and held accountable for their Internet use?	Yes	No	Needs Attention	______

Is the well-being and stability of your organization protected from the damaging effects of a staff member viewing Internet pornography?	Yes	No	Needs Attention	______

Has the leadership discussed risk and liability issues relating to staff Internet use?	Yes	No	Needs Attention	______

Is your leadership staff protected from harmful and addictive Internet content? If so what are you using?	Yes	No	Needs Attention	______

Have you established a written Employee Internet Safety Use Policy?	Yes	No	Needs Attention	______

Are your employees accountable for where they go while using the Internet?	Yes	No	Needs Attention	______

Do you review Internet use activity with your staff?	Yes	No	Needs Attention	______

Do you provide ongoing education of Internet danger and safety issues?	Yes	No	Needs Attention	______

Have you provided your employees with Internet Safety information and programs?	Yes	No	Needs Attention	______

Have you considered a plan for anyone struggling with Internet pornography issues to come forward and receive help privately?	Yes	No	Needs Attention	______

Do you have a written procedure for restoration when a staff member is found to have an Internet addiction or a sin problem?	Yes	No	Needs Attention	______

There are many filters or blockers on the market today. Most are best suited for use in families with young children. For adults, Internet Accountability is superior to filtering and strengthens a person in responsible use of the Internet.

Fast facts about most filters:

Filters do not block harmful websites 100% of the time.
Filters block acceptable websites causing frustration.
Filters can be bypassed or disabled fairly easily without anyone knowing it.
Filters do not promote Accountability- in fact no one knows where the person has gone on the Internet or if they have attempted to bypass or disable the filter.
Filters slow your computer down.
Filters do not build a person's self-control, self-discipline, or personal accountability. Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability strengthens individuals regarding Internet use and helps a person to develop these virtues.

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Last updated: 2006-08-16

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