(in)Security Gone Mad
It is very difficult to communicate efficiently with a restrictive email policy is in place. Why does the Council insist on only communicating using GCSX connected computers? It only adds delay to the conversation.
GCSX is intended for the transmission of restricted information. This makes sense and is a good idea. However, to insist all communication uses GCSX seems paranoid and unnecessary when information in the public domain is being discussed.
Here is an example of the difficulty trying exchange thoughts with Cllr. King. I’ve just copied and pasted the text from my email. Enjoy.
From: Richard Gale
To: Terry King
Cc: Barrie Roper; Ed Baines; Gene Plews; Jeff Dale; Kenneth Bool; Marc Oxley; Richard Gale; Terry King; Roger Begy; Brian Montgomery; Alan Walters; Gale Waller; Mark Woodcock; Joanna Figgis; Jonathan Munton; James Lammie; Christine Emmett; Charlotte Vernon; William Cross; David Hollis; Martyn Pocock; Lucy Stephenson; David Richardson; Nick Wainwright
Sent: Tue Aug 14 09:01:21 2012
Subject: Question
To: Terry King
Cc: Barrie Roper; Ed Baines; Gene Plews; Jeff Dale; Kenneth Bool; Marc Oxley; Richard Gale; Terry King; Roger Begy; Brian Montgomery; Alan Walters; Gale Waller; Mark Woodcock; Joanna Figgis; Jonathan Munton; James Lammie; Christine Emmett; Charlotte Vernon; William Cross; David Hollis; Martyn Pocock; Lucy Stephenson; David Richardson; Nick Wainwright
Sent: Tue Aug 14 09:01:21 2012
Subject: Question
Dear Cllr. King. You are the only person that has said that I have not answered a question. My record shows nothing outstanding so as I said last night, if you tell me which question you refer to I will answer it. You say it refers to a letter published in a newspaper, you will need to forward a copy of that letter please.
RAC group choose not to use the gcsx email system although I myself do come into Catmose to receive emails. That is our right and we believe we have good reason. Unless it is a sensitive Council subject there is no good reason why you or anyone else do no use our personal email address or send hard copy. I understand other councillors wishes are met. To get the fastest response to your question you should consider these options.
RGale.
From: Terry King
To: "'regal_48@yahoo.co.uk'"
Cc: Roger Begy
Sent: Tuesday, 14 August 2012, 9:39
Subject:Re: Question
To: "'regal_48@yahoo.co.uk'"
Cc: Roger Begy
Sent: Tuesday, 14 August 2012, 9:39
Subject:Re: Question
A response to your email has been sent to your Council email address.
T C King
T C King
Rutland County Council
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Internet email should not be treated as a secure form of communication.
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Customer Service Centre: 01572 722 577
Visitor Parking Information & Map:
http://www.rutland.gov.uk/customer_services/visitor_parking.aspx
Email Enquiries: enquiries@rutland.gov.uk
Council Website: http://www.rutland.gov.uk
Visiting Rutland? http://www.discover-rutland.co.uk
The views expressed in this email are those of the author and may not be official policy.
Internet email should not be treated as a secure form of communication.
Please notify the sender if received in error.
