This year’s theme for IM Month is…
“I’M in the Cloud”
April is recognized internationally by industry and government as Information Management Month (IM Month). The Management of Information Act outlines IM requirements for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and public bodies.
This year, the OCIO would like departments and other public bodies to focus on reviewing areas of their IM Program that have already been implemented. For example, are there policies that need to be updated to reflect emerging technology? Are approved disposition authorities being implemented in a timely manner?
Re-evaluating IM policies and practices currently in place in departments or other public bodies, will keep IM Programs fresh and continue in the success of managing and protecting government information.
| For further information on protecting government records contact IM@gov.nl.ca. | |||
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Do not disclose a government-issued username and password. |
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Always lock your computer when leaving it unattended. |
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When using a government issued IT device, ensure that you are connected to a trusted and secure wireless network. |
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Avoid doing government business on public Wi-Fi networks. |
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Do not click on links or attachments in emails, texts, etc. from unknown sources. |
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Immediately report compromised accounts, passwords, or lost or stolen IT devices to the OCIO IT Service Desk (709.729.HELP). |
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Do not answer suspicious emails even if they appear legitimate. |
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Government records of important decisions are required to be retained in an official records and information management system. |
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Do not use your government-issued email address for personal use. |
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Emails that are transitory, should regularly be disposed using tools such as Microsoft Outlook – Conversation Clean Up. |
The OCIO Encourages Employees To:
- Visit the OCIO IM Website.
- Complete IM@Work: Making Information Management Work For You. This e-learning course is available through the Centre for Learning and Development’s Learning Management System.
- For further information about Information Management Month, contact the OCIO at IM@gov.nl.ca.