Rules for acceptable software use
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Due to the Data (Use and Access) Act coming into law on 19 June 2025, this guidance is under review and may be subject to change. The Plans for new and updated guidance page will tell you about which guidance will be updated and when this will happen.
Rules for acceptable software use
You identify, document and implement rules for the acceptable use of software (systems or applications) processing or storing information.
Ways to meet our expectations:
- You have Acceptable Use or terms and conditions of use procedures in place.
- You have system operating procedures which document the security arrangements and measures in place to protect the data held within systems or applications.
- Your organisation monitors compliance with acceptable use rules and makes sure that staff are aware of any monitoring.
Can you answer yes to the following questions?
- Are staff aware of the policies and procedures?
- Are they well understood?