ICT acceptable use policy

Monitoring

We reserve the right to monitor council communication systems and services. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • email
  • telephone conversations
  • electronic messaging
  • internet use
  • system access

We use monitoring for the following purposes:

  • to maintain and ensure security of systems and information
  • to check for unauthorised use
  • to establish facts relevant to council business
  • to  ensure  quality  assurance  and  ensure  that  procedures  are being followed
  • to undertake disciplinary, performance, and capability proceedings
  • to prevent or detect crime
  • to ensure  the  council  remains  compliant  with  the  regulatory  and legislation framework in force at the time