Most organizations give users a copy of IT’s rules upfront. Often, that’s the last time they’re mentioned, unless there’s a problem.

And who has the most problem’s following IT rules?

Members of Generation Y (people born after 1980) have the toughest time with what’s “acceptable use.”

These are the folks who know technology and who use it as much – if not more – for personal reasons, so it makes sense that personal use would bleed over into work hours more often than with older users.

A study by security vendor Symantec, shows that younger employees might have a very different take on what’s OK for work.

For example, 75% of the “millennials” surveyed use personal e-mail at work (compared to 54% of other workers).

About two thirds (66%) use Facebook and Myspace, compared to just 13% of older workers.

The cure: Education and policy enforcement.

Tags: Generation Y, IT, rules, technology