Acceptable Use of Virtual Platforms

Acceptable use of virtual platforms

The use of virtual platforms is growing within the CCO. If you are a cadet or adult staff, participant or facilitator, below is the standard that you will maintain for all online and virtual engagement.

Be aware of the information you share.

• Do not project or display any sensitive or personal information that would be harmful to your reputation.
• If it is in writing or you are speaking, you can only communicate and discuss unclassified information that cannot cause a prejudice to people or the organization.
• In order to protect the information of you and others, when working with protected A information use only CCO Net, which is the approved platform cleared for this level of information.

Be vigilant

• Be careful of potential threats such as unsolicited emails, file attachments and external links.

Be a leader

• Ensure that your peers and subordinates understand how to behave online, and promote acceptable use.
• Be the example and set the standard you want others to follow.
• You are responsible for your personal devices.
• You shall not use virtual platforms provided and paid for by CJCR for personal matters.

Be smart

• Know your role and responsibilities.
• Understand the applicable rules and limitations.
• Remember that nothing is private online.

Be an ambassador

• Any illegal activity will not be tolerated.
• Behaviour that could cause reasonable harm to others (i.e. bullying, sending disturbing, racist, or sexist messages, public shaming of others) will not be tolerated.
• Your personal grievances or dissatisfaction with the organization or individuals shall not be posted online.

For more information on how to remain cybersafe, consult cyber.gc.ca #CYBERAWARENESS