May 24, 2022 (1) This transmits revised Internal Revenue Manual (IRM) 10.8.27, Information Technology (IT) Security, Personal Use of Government Furnished Information Technology Equipment and Resources. (1) The following revisions have been made to this version of policy:
Updated original text to align with Boiler Plate Updated the following sections: (2) Editorial changes (including grammar, spelling, and minor clarification) were made throughout the IRM. Effect on Other DocumentsIRM 10.8.27 dated April 22, 2020, is superseded. This IRM supersedes all prior versions of IRM 10.8.27. This IRM supplements IRM 10.8.1, Information Technology (IT) Security, Policy and Guidance and IRM 10.8.2, Information Technology (IT) Security, IT Security Roles and Responsibilities.AudienceThe provisions in this manual apply to: a) All offices and business, operating, and functional units within the IRS.b) Individuals and organizations having contractual arrangements with the IRS, including employees, contractors, vendors, and outsourcing providers, which use or operate information systems that store, process, or transmit IRS Information or connect to an IRS network or system. Effective Date(05-24-2022)Nancy Sieger
Regardless of work status, individuals should remember that some uses of government furnished IT equipment and resources are absolutely forbidden, even during non-duty time. Some examples of prohibited uses are included, but are not limited to, those listed below:
IRS Publications
Department of the Treasury Publications
Other Publications
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