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KSK ENERGY VENTURES LIMITED (KSKEV) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY POLICY This Policy is a guide for use of Computers, Operating

and Applied Softwares and other equipment / accessories provided during the course of employment in the KSKEV or Group Companies of KSKEV KSKEV provides employees with a host of Electronic Technologies and Services, including Computers, E-Mail, Printing and Internet services. These technologies and services are intended to be used for business purposes only and are meant to assist employees in completing job responsibilities as effectively as possible. Employees are strictly prohibited from using any technology to view, listen to or communicate offensive, defamatory or disruptive content. Such content includes, but is not limited to, material of a sexual or sexually suggestive nature, racial, ethnic or gender-specific slurs, or any other visual / audio / verbal content that offends or is intended to offend someone because of his or her age, sex, religion, national origin, disability or other lawfully protected trait. COMPUTER NETWORK USE LIMITATIONS PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES: Without prior written permission from KSKEV, the computer network may not be used to disseminate, view or store commercial or personal advertisements, solicitations, promotions, destructive code (e.g., viruses, Trojan horse programs, etc.) or any other unauthorized materials. Occasional limited appropriate personal use of the computer is permitted if such use does not a) interfere with the users or any other employees job performance; b) have an undue effect on the computer or company networks performance; c) or violate any other policies, provisions, guidelines or standards of this agreement or any other of the KSKEV. Further, at all times users are responsible for the professional, ethical and lawful use of the computer system. Personal use of the computer is a privilege that may be revoked at any time. Illegal Copying: Users may not illegally copy material protected under copyright law or make that material available to others for copying. You are responsible for complying with copyright law and applicable licenses that may apply to software, files, graphics, documents, messages, and other material you wish to download or copy. You may not agree to a license or download any material for which a registration fee is charged without first obtaining the express written permission of the Company. Communication of Trade Secrets: Unless expressly authorized to do so, user is prohibited from sending, transmitting, or otherwise distributing proprietary information, data, trade secrets or other confidential information belonging to KSKEV. Unauthorized dissemination of such material may result in severe disciplinary action as well as substantial civil and criminal penalties. DO NOT WASTE OR DAMAGE COMPUTER RESOURCES

Accessing the Internet: To ensure security and avoid the spread of viruses, Users accessing the Internet through a computer attached to KSKEVs network are routed through an approved Internet firewall or other security device. Bypassing KSKEVs computer network security by accessing the Internet directly by modem or other means is strictly prohibited. Frivolous Use: Computer resources are not unlimited. Network bandwidth and storage capacity have finite limits, and all Users connected to the network have a responsibility to conserve these resources. As such, the User must not deliberately perform acts that waste computer resources or unfairly monopolize resources to the exclusion of others. These acts include, but are not limited to, sending mass mailings or chain letters, spending excessive amounts of time on the Internet, playing games, participating in online chat groups, uploading or downloading large files, accessing streaming audio and/or video files, or otherwise creating unnecessary loads on network traffic associated with non-business-related uses of the Internet. Virus detection: Files obtained from sources outside the Company, including disks brought from home, files downloaded from the Internet, newsgroups, bulletin boards, or other online services; files attached to e-mail, and files provided by customers or vendors, may contain dangerous computer viruses that may damage the Company's computer network. Users should never download files from the Internet, accept e-mail attachments from outsiders, or use disks from non-Company sources, without first scanning the material with KSKEV-approved virus checking software. If you suspect that a virus has been introduced into the KSKEV's network, notify the System Administrator immediately. Desk Top / Laptop Use Any malfunctioning of the computer system due to power, booting and / or operating system failure, username / password failure, hard disk problem, keyboard, monitor, LCD display and mouse not functioning should be reported to System Administrator before taking any service from outside parties for repairs. Laptops should be handled with utmost care for not getting damage for the LCD screen and other internal peripherals. Any allocation of Desktop / Laptop should be routed through Head of Department to Department of HR to Department of IT. ===== 1. Usage of password for protection of data and share the password 2. Not to store data in the desk top which is official in nature and all info has to be in the server / uploaded into the server . Company also not responsible for loss of data on the desk top 3. Softwares being property of company cannot be copied or pirated for personal use / given to others 4. Responsibility of safety of accessories provided with he computers like data card , pen drive etc

5. Employee responsibility also to bring to notice other persons / staff members suspicion on the useage . 6. Information available on the Computer Systems to be used for official purposes and not to be shared with others. 7. Switching of Systems before leaving the office for the day and not to leave confidental information on the table 8.

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