Online and digital content

There are some specific issues that need to be considered when dealing with online or digital content or communications.  

We all deal with online or digital information or records every day and this content needs to be dealt with safely and securely. 

You can also read about managing electronic records in our Managing electronic records guidance (PDF, 254.33KB).  

Nuisance or malicious emails 

This guidance includes some practical information on how to minimise the risks of spam or other emails like phishing attempts.  

Dealing with nuisance or malicious emails (PDF, 190.18KB)

WhatsApp 

This guidance explains what you need to do and think about when using WhatsApp securely and supports your local processes or work instructions. 

WhatsApp guidance (PDF, 136.85KB)

Cyber-attacks 

We all need to work together to make sure that the council doesn’t fall victim to a cyber-attack. Our guidance on cyber-attacks has some advice to help you stay safe online.

 

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