Use of Company Systems
All Amgen computers, electronic mail, voice mail, networks, Internet access, and other Amgen systems, including the Amgen Web (collectively “Amgen Systems”), are provided for business use by authorized staff only. Authorized individuals may access the Internet through Amgen Systems for limited personal use provided that such use: (i) does not violate any Amgen policy or constitute unlawful conduct; (ii) does not interfere with job duties, responsibilities or performance; (iii) is done before or after work or during unpaid meal breaks and does not result in Amgen regular, overtime or premium pay to the staff member due to such use of the Internet; (iv) does not interfere with other staff members or individuals who are using, or attempting to use, Amgen Systems for appropriate business reasons; and (v) does not constitute any form of employment or business activity other than for Amgen.
All Amgen Systems and the data stored on them, including, but not limited to, electronic messages and telephone records, are and remain at all times the property of Amgen. All messages created, sent, received and stored over Amgen Systems are and remain the property of Amgen. The Company may inspect files and messages, including, but not limited to, electronic and voice mail messages, monitor Internet usage (including specific sites), and otherwise access and monitor Amgen Systems, at any time with or without advance notice or consent by the user, as the Company deems appropriate in its sole discretion.
Therefore, confidentiality or privacy should not be expected when using Amgen Systems, even if those messages are erased or deleted.
In certain situations, staff members are required to use passwords. Passwords are designed to maintain the confidentiality of the Company’s business-related information and to give (and to limit) access to Amgen Systems. Passwords will not, however, prevent the Company from accessing any information or data on Amgen Systems. Therefore, individuals should not expect confidentiality or privacy with respect to data created, stored, sent or accessed on an Amgen System requiring a password. In addition, in order to adequately safeguard the Company’s information, staff members should not reveal to anyone any password used in connection with Amgen Systems. A simple rule for individuals to follow is this: If you don’t want the Company to see or know about something, do not communicate it, store it, or access it using Amgen Systems.
It is against Company policy to create, send, display or receive offensive or disruptive material on any Amgen Systems. Offensive or disruptive material includes, but is not limited to, indecent, offensive, harassing or sexually oriented materials, regardless of whether anyone is offended by, or even sees or knows about, the material.
At all times (whether using Amgen Systems or otherwise), staff members and former staff members are prohibited from publicly disclosing, including, but not limited to, by way of Amgen Systems and the Internet, any Confidential, Proprietary or Restricted Information obtained during the course of their employment at Amgen.
Please refer to the current Use of Company Systems Policy for additional details regarding the policy and the obligations of individuals subject to the policy. In addition, please refer to the current Harassment Policy, General Business Conduct Policy, Confidential and Proprietary Information Policy, and other Human Resources policies and procedures for more information regarding possible improper conduct related to the use of Amgen Systems.
Upon termination of employment, individuals must return all Amgen property and equipment, including items used in connection with Amgen Systems, and shall disclose to their supervisors or a manager in Corporate Security all passwords used in connection with such systems.
If you are aware of a situation that you believe may be a violation of the standards described in this section or in relevant Amgen policies, you should immediately report the situation to the Security and Emergency Services operated 24 hours a day, seven days a week at (805) 447-3188. You may also contact the Business Conduct Hotline (see the “Where to Turn for Help or Report Concerns” section for contact information).
Similar restrictions apply in countries other than the U.S. Individuals are instructed to the policies in effect at their location to request guidance from their supervisor, the compliance representative with responsibility for their geographic area, the EU Director of Compliance, or the Chief Compliance Officer as appropriate.
