This computer system is Federal property and is to be used only for authorized government purposes by users who have been granted access rights by the Office of Information Technology. Misuse of this computer system is a violation of Federal law (Pub. L.99-474). All users of this system, whether authorized or unauthorized, are subject to monitoring by the Office of Information Technology and by law enforcement officials. Such monitoring may be used by law enforcement officials as necessary in the course of any official investigation. Users are reminded that there is no expectation of privacy when using network resources. Anyone using SEC network resources expressly consents to such monitoring. Evidence of criminal activity or other misconduct may be provided to law enforcement and Commission officials.

Electronic messages, whether authorized or unauthorized, constitutes consent to the retrieval and disclosure of information stored within the system, including information stored locally on the hard drive or other media in use with this unit (e.g., floppy disks, personal digital assistants and other hand-held peripherals, and CD-ROMs).