This page provides examples of local government policies in Washington State that regulate the use of computing devices including desktop, mobile computing devices and smartphones, Internet usage, and electronic communications by employees and elected officials.

Examples of Local Policies

Cities

• Anacortes Use of Communication Systems (2017) – Includes section on cellular phone reimbursement
• Bellevue Technology Resource Usage Policy and Work Rules (2016)
• East Wenatchee Use of City Resources Policy (2011)
• Ellensburg Computer System, Internet and E-mail Policy (2016) – Includes list of prohibited uses of the Internet
• Enumclaw Acceptable Use of City Information Technology Resources Policy (2018)
• Everett Electronic Communications and Technology Resources Policy (2010)
• Ferndale Wireless Internet, Email, Instant Messaging and Other Communication Devices for City Council Members (2012)
• Mercer Island Electronic Message Policy (2015) – Establishes the city's policy for transmitting and receiving email and other electronic messages, retention periods for email depending on the employee's position, and guidelines for training, auditing, and enforcement of policy
• Millwood Management of City Information and Use of Information Processing Facilities (2012)
• Redmond Technology Usage Policy (2018)
• Seattle City-Owned Technology Resource Acceptable Use Policy (2015) – Includes list of prohibitions and limitation
• Tumwater Information Technology Use Policy (2018)
• Union Gap Computer System, Internet and E-Mail Use (2011)

Counties

• Kittitas County Mobile Device Policy and Revised Personal Equipment and Enforcement Policies (2013)
• Walla Walla County Email Policy and Internet Policy (2007)
• King County Acceptable Use of Information Assets Policy (2011)