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ADDENDUM No. ___
to employment contract No. ___ dated "__" ______ 20__
on the procedure for using the corporate secure communication system
[Company], referred to as the "Employer," and [Full Name], referred to as the "Employee," have entered into this agreement:
1. Subject
1.1. The Employer is implementing a corporate secure communication system (hereinafter, the "System").
1.2. The System is used by the Employee as the primary and priority channel for work-related communication.
2. Features of the System
2.1. The System uses end-to-end encryption.
2.2. The Employer:
does not have access to the content of messages;
does not read correspondence;
does not store decrypted data.
2.3. Access to information is possible only on the Employee's authorized devices.
2.4. The Employee accepts that monitoring is carried out through the fact of using the system, not the content of messages.
3. Employee's obligations
The Employee must:
use the System for all work-related communication;
not use third-party messengers (Telegram, WhatsApp, etc.) for work purposes;
comply with internal regulations;
ensure the security of access;
use only authorized devices;
not share access with third parties;
immediately report any compromise.
4. Prohibitions
The Employee is prohibited from:
bypassing the System when transmitting work-related information;
using unauthorized communication channels;
interfering with the operation of the System;
using the System for unlawful purposes;
copying or transferring data outside the corporate infrastructure.
5. Monitoring and audit
5.1. The Employer has the right to monitor:
the fact of using the System;
activity (logins, devices, frequency);
compliance with regulations.
5.2. Monitoring is carried out without access to the content of messages.
5.3. The Employee agrees that metadata may be used as evidence.
6. Information security
6.1. The Employee must:
use secure devices;
prevent access by third parties;
use passwords/biometrics;
comply with security policies.
7. Personal data
7.1. The Employee consents to the processing of:
account data;
technical data;
information about system usage.
7.2. The content of correspondence is not processed by the Employer.
8. Confidentiality and trade secrets
8.1. Any work-related information is confidential.
8.2. A breach of confidentiality is considered a material breach.
9. Financial liability
9.1. In the event of a violation involving:
the use of third-party channels;
a leak of information;
circumvention of the system,
the Employee may be held liable.
9.2. The Employer has the right to demand compensation for damages.
9.3. The amount of damages is determined based on:
actual losses;
potential risks;
an assessment of the consequences.
10. Use of personal devices
10.1. Permitted only with the Employer's authorization.
10.2. The device must meet security requirements.
10.3. The Employer has the right to:
restrict access;
revoke authorization.
11. Termination of access
Access is terminated:
upon termination of employment;
in the event of a violation;
by decision of the Employer.
12. Final provisions
It forms part of the employment contract;
it takes effect upon signing.