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Council adopts technology acceptable-use rules; telecommuting policy sent back for clarification

City of Dripping Springs City Council · August 6, 2025
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Summary

Council adopted an updated technology acceptable use policy that tightens rules on public Wi‑Fi and device security; the broader telecommuting/telework manual updates were discussed at length and staff were directed to revise language and return with clarifications rather than approve telework changes tonight.

The council adopted an updated technology acceptable use policy on Aug. 5 that strengthens cybersecurity requirements for city systems. Human Resources Director Chase Winburn reviewed the personnel manual revisions; the tech policy portion prohibits use of unencrypted public Wi‑Fi on city equipment, requires VPN/encrypted connections for remote access, and limits certain disabled…

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