An Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) details the actions users are allowed and prohibited to perform when using organizational assets such as computers, networks, and internet access. Its goal is to set clear behavioral expectations, helping prevent misuse that could lead to security incidents or legal liability. In contrast, a data retention policy governs how long information is kept, a baseline configuration document defines secure technical settings, and a disaster recovery plan focuses on restoring operations after a major outage-none of which address day-to-day user behavior on IT resources.
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