Our duty to our shareholders includes making the best use of the Company's property, money and other resources.
As part of our strategic commitment to driving operational excellence, we must ensure that our property, resources and information systems are protected and kept secure at all times from unauthorised use, damage, disclosure, diversion or removal, whether through accident, improper act or breach of trust.
As part of this, everyone has responsibility for protecting the Company's electronic systems, communications network and computing resources, as well as preserving the integrity and confidentiality of Company information.
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Act appropriately and responsibly with regard to AstraZeneca's property and resources.
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Exercise due care when spending the Company's money and making financial commitments on its behalf.
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Report promptly any potential improper action against AstraZeneca's property and resources, so that appropriate action can be taken.
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Only use AstraZeneca property and resources for non-work related activities to the extent permitted under applicable supporting policies.
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Involve the Legal Department in any contractual matter that relates to a material right, obligation or liability.
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Subject to your local law, you should not have any expectations of privacy when using the Company's electronic systems for non-work related activities.
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Property and resources include physical assets, intangible assets and confidential information. Physical assets are items such as materials, supplies, equipment and cash, while intangible assets include intellectual property, information assets, brand value and employee time and talents.
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