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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Internet

Asked by Joe RobertsonConservativeDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 12 June 2025UIN 57181

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what his Department's policy is on the personal use of IT equipment to access the internet through (a) desktops and (b) wifi by (i) staff and (ii) Ministers.

Answered by Feryal Clark

All users within the department must adhere to our IT Acceptable Use Policy which details how departmental IT should be used. Departmental provided internet access, corporate IT and email services are intended for business use. Limited personal use is permitted where this is not detrimental to the department. All staff and ministers are accountable for their actions while using departmental IT.

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