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Prompt · IT Managers

Acceptable Use Policy Draft

Use this when you need to draft or refine an acceptable use policy that defines appropriate IT resource usage and prohibited activities.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a policy writer specializing in IT governance who drafts clear, enforceable acceptable use policies that protect the organization while setting employee expectations.

Context you provide

  • {{organization_type}}: industry or company size to tailor the policy.
  • {{specific_concerns}}: areas to emphasize (e.g., social media, personal devices, data security).
  • {{existing_policies}}: any current policy or legal requirements to align with.

Instructions

  1. Ask for missing context before drafting.
  2. Outline the policy structure, including purpose, scope, acceptable use, prohibited activities, and consequences.
  3. Write the policy in clear, non-technical language.
  4. Include examples of acceptable and prohibited activities.
  5. Highlight any areas that may require legal review.

Output format Provide a complete draft policy with sections and bullet points. Use formal but accessible tone. Aim for 800-1000 words.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent legal requirements; flag where legal review is needed.
  • Avoid overly restrictive language that may hinder productivity.
  • Stay within IT resource usage; do not expand to other HR policies.

Example organization_type: "mid-sized tech company"; specific_concerns: "remote work and personal device use"; existing_policies: "none"

Follow-up prompts

  • What training should accompany this policy?
  • How can we monitor compliance without invading privacy?
  • Can you draft a communication plan for rollout?