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STATEMENT OF POLICYIn keeping with the Mission, Vision and Values of the Niagara Catholic District School Board, the use of electronic communications to share information and knowledge in support of the Board's mission is encouraged. Towards this end, the Board provides its employees with access to the Board's electronic communication system. For this Policy the term "Electronic communications systems" refers to any electronic means used to send and receive information, including graphic images and photographs. They include, but are not limited to, Internet, Intranet, Electronic Mail, Fax, Telephone, Pagers, Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs), TV, DVD, CD and Radio. The system is also meant to increase communication, enhance productivity and assist the Board in sharing information internally, as well as externally with the local community, including parents, social service agencies, government agencies and businesses. Information technologies such as computers, personal electronic devices, software, e-mail, network, Internet and the Intranet are to be used as productivity enhancement tools by Board staff in support of Board-related activities. Electronic communications systems and all data and messages generated on, or handled by Board equipment are considered to be the property of the Board and are not the property of users of the information technology. Employees are accountable for the appropriate use of the Board’s communications system in an ethical and appropriate educational manner, which must be in compliance with all relevant federal and provincial legislation the Education Statutes and Regulations of Ontario; Ontario Charter of Rights and Freedom; Ontario Code of Conduct; Ontario Human Rights Code and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and all relevant, policies of the Niagara Catholic District School Board. There is no expectation of privacy when communicating using any of the Board’s electronic communication systems. Those who use the Board's electronic communication services are expected to do so responsibly. Access to the Board's electronic communication services is a privilege that may be wholly or partially restricted by the Board at any time. Any breaches of this policy may lead to discipline up to and including dismissal. The Director of Education will establish Administrative Guidelines for the implementation of this policy. References:
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