Emails that products or services, or emails, may be deleted or filed in an appropriate ‘junk’ folder on the Email system. Other unsolicited emails that contain concerning material, particularly those that are sexually explicit, discriminatory or otherwise offensive, should be reported to the Head Teacher immediately. Instant messaging software (such as msn messenger or similar) may not be used on ICT without the manager or Head Teacher’s consent. USE OF THE INTERNET Where Users are permitted to access to the Internet they must do so sensibly, appropriately and in such a manner that it does not interfere with the efficient running of the Trust. Users may be asked to justify the amount of time they have spent on the Internet or the sites that they have visited. Users are trusted to use the Internet sensibly and understand that when visiting an Internet site, information identifying your PC may be logged. Accordingly, activities may affect the Trust. Whenever a User accesses a website, they must comply with any terms and conditions that govern its use. Files may only be downloaded and/or saved to the Trust’s system if this is expressly permitted by the terms of the Internet site that holds this data. UNAUTHORISED USE OF EMAIL OR THE INTERNET The Trust will not tolerate the use of its email or internet systems in any of the following: Any message that could constitute bullying or harassment; The circulation or exchange of messages or pictures that are inappropriate, offensive, obscene, illegal, defamatory, threatening, discriminatory, sexist, or contain racist terminology or nudity, or infringes others’ intellectual property rights, or which are intended to annoy, offend, harass or intimidate another person; Personal use such as social invitations, personal messages, jokes, cartoons or chain letters; Online gambling; The use of computer games at any time during working hours including breaks; Accessing pornography; Downloading or distributing copyright information and / or any software; Posting confidential information about the Trust, its employees, pupils, parents, governors, directors, clients, suppliers or any other member of the Trust Community; Any illegal activity.
Emails that products or services, or ‘junk’ emails, may be deleted or filed in an appropriate folder on the Email system. Other unsolicited emails that contain concerning material, particularly those that are sexually explicit, discriminatory or otherwise offensive, should be reported to the Head Teacher immediately. Instant messaging software (such as msn messenger or similar) may not be used on ICT without the manager or Head Teacher’s consent. USE OF THE INTERNET Where Users are permitted to access to the Internet they must do so sensibly, appropriately and in such a manner that it does not interfere with the efficient running of the Trust. Users may be asked to justify the amount of time they have spent on the Internet or the sites that they have visited. Users are trusted to use the Internet sensibly and understand that when visiting an Internet site, information identifying your PC may be logged. Accordingly, activities may affect the Trust. Whenever a User accesses a website, they must comply with any terms and conditions that govern its use. Files may only be downloaded and/or saved to the Trust’s system if this is expressly permitted by the terms of the Internet site that holds this data. UNAUTHORISED USE OF EMAIL OR THE INTERNET The Trust will not tolerate the use of its email or internet systems in any of the following: Any message that could constitute bullying or harassment; The circulation or exchange of messages or pictures that are inappropriate, offensive, obscene, illegal, defamatory, threatening, discriminatory, sexist, or contain racist terminology or nudity, or infringes others’ intellectual property rights, or which are intended to annoy, offend, harass or intimidate another person; Personal use such as social invitations, personal messages, jokes, cartoons or chain letters; Online gambling; The use of computer games at any time during working hours including breaks; Accessing pornography; Downloading or distributing copyright information and / or any software; Posting confidential information about the Trust, its employees, pupils, parents, governors, directors, clients, suppliers or any other member of the Trust Community; Any illegal activity.
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