Concerning discipline for misuse of computer systems

Summary

The Isle of Man Constabulary responded to a request for data on disciplinary proceedings regarding unauthorized computer access since 2011, disclosing that no such cases occurred until 2017/18 when a Police Sergeant received a written warning.

Key Facts

• No disciplinary proceedings for unauthorized computer access were recorded between 2011/12 and 2016/17.
• In 2017/18, a Police Sergeant was issued a written warning after audit checks revealed a system access check was not for a policing purpose.
• The incident in 2017/18 was reported to the Information Commissioner for the Isle of Man.
• Staff were reminded that police systems are audited and must not be used for non-policing purposes.
• The Constabulary monitors systems and reports potential data breaches under the Act.

Data Disclosed

• 2011
• 2011/12
• 2012/13
• 2013/14
• 2014/15
• 2015/16
• 2016/17
• 2017/18
• 11th January 2018
• 2018-03-14
• Nil
• IM116206I

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Data Tables (reformatted)

Full Response Text

lih January 2018

MEOIRYN SHEE-ELLAN VANNIN Our Ref: IM116206I ISLE OF MAN CONSTABULARY Freedom of Information I write in connection with your request for information dated 11th January 2018, which was received by this office on 11th January 2018. I note you seek access to the following information: For each year, since 2011 how many constabulary employees have faced disciplinary proceedings for unauthorised access to computer records held by the organisation? Following communication with you the following response is provided: Analysis The Constabulary takes its approach to Data Protection and the new regulations for General Data Protection Regulation seriously. Staff are reminded of their responsibilities to ensure that they deal with and manage the information that they are able to access in a responsible manner and in line with the Constabularies responsibilities and legal basis for using such information. The Constabulary monitors its systems and also reports instances of potential breaches under the Act to the Islands Information Commissioner as soon as possible. Please see the chart below which captures the response to your question: Year Police/Support Summary Action/Discipline Learning staff taken communicated 2011/12 Nil Nil Nil Nil 2012/13 Nil Nil Nil Nil 2013/14 Nil Nil Nil Nil 2014/15 Nil Nil Nil Nil 2015/16 Nil Nil Nil Nil 2016/17 Nil Nil Nil Nil 2017/18 Police Sergeant Audit checks on Written warning Constabulary systems revealed that a check made was not for policing purpose. Yours sincerely Staff reminded that Police systems are audited and not to use systems for non-policing purpose. Reported to Information Commissioner Isle of Man. Freedom of Information Officer Your right to request a review If you are unhappy with this response to your Freedom of Information request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response, by completing a complaint form and submitting it electronically or by delivery/post to The Freedom of Information Officer, Isle of Man Constabulary, Dukes Avenue, Douglas, IM2 4RG. An electronic version and paper version of our complaint form can be found by going to our website. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made as soon as practicable. We will respond as soon as the review has been concluded. If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Information Commissioner for a decision on; 1 Whether we have responded to your request for information in accordance with Part 2 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015; or 2 Whether we are justified in refusing to give you the information requested. In response to an application for review, the Information Commissioner may, at any time, attempt to resolve a matter by negotiation, conciliation, mediation or another form of alternative dispute resolution and will have regard to any outcome of this in making any subsequent decision. More detailed information on your rights to review is on the Information Commissioner's website at: https://www.inforights.im/