The use of any electronic device on the trading floor is prohibited unless such device and/or usage has been authorized by the Exchange. For purposes of this rule, the term “electronic device” shall mean any type of voice or data communications interface, including but not limited to a computer, headset, hand-held device, microphone, telephone, or two-way radio. No Member (as defined in Rule 400) shall permit others to use any electronic device unless such use has been authorized by the Exchange. In using an electronic device, such Member shall retain any audit trail data in accordance with applicable Exchange rules and CFTC regulations. (11/29/07)
The Exchange may, in its sole discretion, impose restrictions on the use of any authorized electronic device by any Member. The Exchange may limit, suspend or terminate any Member's right to use any authorized electronic device at any time, without prior notice and without any liability to the Exchange.
The Exchange shall have the right, at any time, to audit the use of any authorized electronic device by any Member.
The Exchange accepts no responsibility for loss, theft or damage to any equipment authorized for use by a Member on Exchange premises. (11/29/07)
The Exchange may intercept and record any electronic communication received or sent from the trading floor to ensure compliance with Exchange Rules. Exchange members, their employees, and all others who are granted access to the trading floor consent, as a condition of their membership, employment, or access to the floor, to the interception, recording, and use of any such communication. (11/29/07)
507.D. Personal Electronic Devices
Personal electronic handheld information devices including, but not limited to, cell phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs) and other devices with instant messaging capability may be used on the trading floor only for non-business purposes, except that members may use such devices to place orders for their own account provided the member complies with all audit trail requirements. Such devices must not interfere with any Exchange system. (11/29/07)
507.E. Cameras and Video Equipment
Unless authorized by the Exchange, the use of any type of camera or video equipment on the trading floor is prohibited. (11/29/07)