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HR Policy - UW System Administrative Policy 1245 - Personal Internet Account Access

The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance on how to comply with Wis. Stat. § 995.55, a law that places restrictions on access to, and observation of, the personal Internet accounts of current and prospective employees and students. It also identifies the rights applicable to employers and educational institutions.

 Functional Owner

 UW System

 Executive Sponsors

 UW System Level Policy 

 Policy Contact

 Human Resources Office

Who this policy applies to:

All employees

Rationale:

The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance on how to comply with Wis. Stat. § 995.55, a law that places restrictions on access to, and observation of, the personal Internet accounts of current and prospective employees and students. It also identifies the rights applicable to employers and educational institutions.

Policy Detail:

This UW System Policy is available on the UW System Policy Page.  For more information, please visit: 

https://www.wisconsin.edu/uw-policies/uw-system-administrative-policies/personal-internet-account-access/

Revision History:

Format updated June 2025.

 

Keywords:
personal internet access, privacy laws, employer rights, internet compliance, internet accounts 
Doc ID:
117410
Owned by:
Julia G. in UW-La Crosse
Created:
2022-03-17
Updated:
2025-06-27
Sites:
UW-La Crosse