1 Is it illegal or unsuitable? SID 2013 quiz for adults who work/volunteer with children, young people and vulnerable adults © e-Safer Suffolk 2013

2 Is it illegal or unsuitable? To send an to your unsecure hotmail, yahoo or web-based account, because you need to finish some work from home, which is then attacked by phishing malware?

3 Is it illegal or unsuitable? unsuitable - but may be illegal depending on the circumstances. Under the Fraud Act 2006 possessing or having under your control any article for use in the course of, or connection with any fraud, for example, possession of computer files in preparation for launching a 'phishing' attack carries a maximum sentence of 5 years imprisonment.

4 Is it illegal or unsuitable? To send an to with sensitive client data to an unsecure hotmail, yahoo, gmail or web-based account?

5 Is it illegal or unsuitable? illegal – the Data Protection Act 1998 states clearly that using an unsecure service for sensitive information is illegal, and the Information Commissioner can fine organisations who break this principle.

6 Is it illegal or unsuitable? To join in a discussion on your personal social networking account and give someone a ‘piece of your mind’ because their child has been bullying your son or daughter?

7 Is it illegal or unsuitable? illegal - under the malicious Communications Act 1988/2003; a person is guilty of an offence if he/she sends by means of a public electronic communications network a message or other matter that is grossly offensive or of an indecent, obscene or menacing character. You could be charged under the Public Order Act 1986 if you use threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour, within the hearing or sight of a person likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress.

8 Is it illegal or unsuitable? For a colleague to add a 16 year old service user or student, as a friend to their Facebook page?

9 Is it illegal or unsuitable? unsuitable - as an adult in a position of trust, it is very important to be careful as to how this activity and online behaviour could be perceived. It could compromise the person’s professional standing, or make them open to an allegation could be made against them.

10 Is it illegal or unsuitable? For a colleague to begin an intimate relationship with a 17 year old client they had as a friend on their social networking site?

11 Is it illegal or unsuitable? illegal - a person commits an offence if a person aged 18 or over has met or communicated with another person under 16 years old on at least two occasions, and subsequently intentionally meets or travels with the intention of meeting with the child to involve them either during the meeting, or afterwards in a relevant offence e.g. sexual activity. Abuse of position of trust: sexual activity with a child. A person aged 18 or over (a) commits an offence if they intentionally touch another person who is aged 18 years or under, where the person aged 18 years and over knows, or could reasonably be expected to know that he/she is in a position of trust in relation to the child [under 18 years old].

12 Is it illegal or unsuitable? For you or a friend to tag and post a picture of you drunk following a night out, on a social networking site?

13 Is it illegal or unsuitable? unsuitable - As an adult in a position of trust, an individual has to be careful as to how this activity and online behaviour could be perceived. It could compromise the person’s professional standing. Many recruitment agencies and employers now undertake an internet trawl of prospective employees, and if unsuitable behaviour or comments are found on their social networking profile they will be unlikely to be hired.

14 Is it illegal or unsuitable? For a colleague to borrow money from a client’s bank account that they have access to in the course of their work?

15 Is it illegal or unsuitable? illegal – under the Fraud Act 2006 possessing or having under your control any article for use in, or in connection with any fraud, for example, possession of computer files that could launch a 'phishing' attack carries a maximum sentence of 5 years imprisonment. Under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, it could also be looked as financial or material abuse, which includes theft, fraud, exploitation, or pressure in connection with the misuse or misappropriation of, property, possessions or benefits where it relates to a vulnerable adult.

16 Is it illegal or unsuitable? helping you and the children, young people and vulnerable adults you work with make the most of the internet Practical e-safety advice, information and guidance