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A Model Internet
Investigation Policy
A business or government agency must confront the risks and opportu-
nities presented by the Internet. Signicant security and personnel suit-
ability issues are created when individuals engage in illegal, illicit, and
unethical behaviors online. Such behaviors include
• Unauthorized release of sensitive, proprietary information, either
inadvertent or malicious
• Prohibited acts on work or personal computer systems that impact
the enterprise, including criminal and antisocial behavior
• Time and attention-intensive personal pursuits that substantially
distract individuals from their duties, may expose systems to
malicious code, and may usurp IT resources, including computer
cycles and network b