INFORMATION SECURITY POLICIES
"RUsecure"

Interactive Email and Internet Security Policies

The pages are an extract from the RUsecure Information Security Policy Suite. The policies themselves are provided in a choice of two formats: a PDF/MS-Word policy document, or an interactive searchable online edition, with similarities to this page.

For more information, visit the The IT Security Policy Directory.




Retaining or Deleting Electronic Mail

Whereas the filing of printed business correspondence is often performed centrally, the management of e-mail 'boxes' is often performed individually or by group. However, because simple e-mail has little legal significance for the purpose of contractual commitment (See Digital Signatures) it may not be clear what e-mail correspondence should be retained.

To view the related Policy click here   Policy 030305

  • Retention of all e-mail can consume significant storage capacity on your system; especially where files have been sent / received.

There are multiple Key Actions providing safeguards against this Information Security Issue. These are available in the registered version of RUSecure™.

  • Accidental deletion of important messages can result in problems and duplication of work.

There are 2 Key Actions providing safeguards against this Information Security Issue. These are available in the registered version of RUSecure™.

 

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