IT code of practice

Using information technology safely and securely.

Is this for you? 

It’s for all IT users. That includes employees, contractors, volunteers, secondees and all other third parties who have authorised access to Barnardo's premises and computing resources.

Key points

  • This code of practice covers all information stored electronically within Barnardo’s and to all use of our computing resources.
  • It is designed to support the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information to us all.
  • It also aims to make sure that computing resources, information and information processes are consistently protected according to approved organisational security practices, legal and regulatory requirements.
  • There are sections on email, internet use and social media as well as passwords and other security issues.
  • We monitor for compliance with the code of practice. Appropriate investigations may take place, where breaches of this code are suspected and the most serious cases may result in dismissal.