REVENUE MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 22-2024 issued on June 14, 2024 prescribes the policies and guidelines in the use of laptop computers issued by the BIR to authorized employees.

All laptop computers shall be used for official purposes and must be installed with endpoint security solution.

Due diligence shall be observed while using the laptop computers in accordance with the existing Information and Communications Technology security policies and computer baseline security standard, including transferring of files and settings/configuration to the new laptop computers.

Only official files and authorized settings are allowed to be saved/configured to the BIR issued laptop computers. All unofficial files and non-standard software/application shall be removed/deleted and shall not be installed to the BIR issued laptop computers. Photos, music and videos that are not workrelated are prohibited.

All officials/personnel with issued laptop computers as approved by the Commissioner are authorized/allowed to use the laptop computers officially outside of the BIR’s premises provided that access point of Wi-Fi network have secured configuration.

Use of laptop computers on a public Wi-Fi such as internet café, malls and other places with free public Wi-Fi connection are not allowed.

Repair/replacement of damaged unit due to negligence shall be the responsibility of the accountable user.

Property Number (PN) attached to the laptop computers must not be removed. In case the PN is removed or is missing it should be coordinated with the Property Division.

Cancellation of property accountability shall be made through the issuance of a Receipt of Returned Items (RRI) from Property Division.

The roles and responsibilities of the offices concerned are specified in the Order.