Internet Usage Policy – Project Sites  

 

1. Purpose  

The purpose of this policy is to ensure the proper, efficient, and responsible use of the internet connection provided by CLIDE Consulting at project sites for official work.  

2. Internet Connection and Monthly Data Limit  

  1. The Company provides a Dongle (internet connection) at the project site to support official work and day-to-day operational requirements.  

  1. The total internet data allowance shall be limited to  15 GB per calendar month .  

  1. All employees using the internet connection at the project site are collectively responsible for managing their usage within the prescribed monthly data limit.  

  1. Employees must use the available data carefully to ensure that the connection  remains  available for essential official activities throughout the month.  

  1. The monthly data allowance shall not be treated as an individual allowance for each employee.  It is a shared limit for the designated project-site internet connection.  


3.  Permitted  Usage  

The internet connection shall primarily be used for official purposes, including:  

  • Gate pass processing and other project-related activities.  

  • Accessing official websites, portals, and work-related applications.  

  • Sending and receiving official emails.  

  • Attending online meetings and coordinating with the client or Company.  

  • Downloading necessary work-related documents, forms, and reports.  

  • Other activities directly  related to project operations and assigned responsibilities.  


4. Restricted Usage  

Employees shall avoid using the project-site internet connection for activities that consume excessive data or are unrelated to official work, including:  

  • Watching videos, movies, or other streaming content for personal entertainment.  

  • Downloading personal files, movies, music, or other non-work-related content.  

  • Using social media or entertainment websites for non-official purposes.  

  • Online gaming or other data-intensive personal activities.  

  • Downloading large files or software updates without prior approval.  

  • Using the connection for unauthorized purposes or sharing access with unauthorized persons.  


5. Responsible Data Usage  

All employees shall follow these guidelines to manage the monthly data allowance efficiently:  

  1. Use the internet connection only when  required  for official work.  

  1. Disable automatic updates, background downloads, cloud synchronization, and other unnecessary data-consuming activities wherever  practicable .  

  1. Avoid unnecessary downloads and use smaller file sizes wherever possible.  

  1. Prefer  Downloading or Uploading  large files only when essential for official work and with prior approval from the authorized person.  

  1. Avoid unnecessary simultaneous use of multiple devices on the same connection.  

  1. Inform the Project Manager or designated site coordinator if unusually high data consumption or any technical issue is  observed .  


6. Monitoring and Data Limit Management  

  1. The designated site coordinator or authorized employee shall  monitor  data consumption periodically, wherever the facility is available.  

  1. Employees should be informed when the data usage approaches the monthly  limit, if  usage information is accessible.  

  1. All employees must cooperate to ensure that the remaining data is sufficient for essential project activities until the end of the month.  

  1. If the data allowance is exhausted before the end of the month, employees must inform the reporting manager or designated authority.  

  1. Any  additional  data recharge or change in the existing data plan shall require prior approval from the Company.  

 

7. Responsibility of Employees  

Every employee using the internet connection shall  be responsible for  its  appropriate use  and must  comply with  this policy.  

No employee shall engage in unauthorized activities or use the connection in a manner that unnecessarily affects the availability of internet services for other team members or disrupts project operations.  

8. Non-Compliance  

Any misuse of the internet connection, repeated violation of this policy, or unnecessary consumption of data for personal purposes may be reviewed by the Company.  

Depending on the circumstances, the Company may issue instructions or take  appropriate corrective  action  in accordance with  its applicable policies.  

9. Policy Compliance  

All employees working at the project site  are required to  read, understand, and follow this policy.  The Project Manager or designated site coordinator shall communicate these guidelines to all concerned employees and encourage responsible internet usage.  

The Company reserves the right to revise this policy as required by operational needs.