School Cyber Safety Policy

Adopted 17th June 2019
Next review date: September 2026 (Reviewed Triennially)

Policy Statement
The KingsGate School Board recognises its responsibility to provide and maintain a safe environment for students and all employees whilst maximising the educational benefits of communication technologies and minimising the risks. 
The use of the Internet and other communication technologies at KingsGate School is limited to educational and personal use appropriate to the School environment. 
The digital technologies at KingsGate School are available to staff and students under the conditions outlined in their Safe Use Agreement (staff) and Digital Citizenship and Responsible Use Student Agreement (students).

Purpose
The School Board supports the right of the Principal or School Board Chair to review communication technology-related work or data of staff or students at any time, and to conduct a comprehensive investigation of any breaches (actual or suspected) of the school's cyber safety policy. 
Such breaches will be taken seriously and dealt with through the school's disciplinary and support systems. If illegal material or activities are suspected, the matter will be reported to the Police or the Department of Internal Affairs Censorship Compliance.