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All employees have a responsibility to ensure that their activities comply with the data
protection principles. Line managers have responsibility for the type of personal data
they collect and how they use it. Staff should not disclose personal data outside the
organisation's procedures, or use personal data held on others for their own purposes.
Employees have a right to access information that the Company may hold on them. This
could include information regarding any grievances or disciplinary action, or information
obtained through monitoring processes.
If an employee wants to see their personal data, they should speak to their line manager
and complete a subject access request.
Smoking
In the interests of the health, safety and comfort of employees and customers and to
comply with legislation, you are only permitted to smoke in designated smoking areas.
Smoke breaks should be limited to a maximum of two during any six-hour shift. Sign in
and sign out is required for any smoke breaks. Any employee found to be smoking on
the premises will be subject to disciplinary procedures.
Consumption of alcohol and drug abuse
The organisation forbids the consumption of alcohol and use or storage of drugs on its
premises or any site at which it operates, nor will it permit any employee to work whilst
under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Any such instances will be dealt with under the
disciplinary procedure and may lead to your summary dismissal.
Professional conduct and public statements
All employees have a responsibility to act in good faith and to promote the good name
and effectiveness of the Company. You are expected to be trustworthy and to conduct
yourself reasonably at all times. No employee is permitted to give press or other media
interviews or assist with or be involved in the publication of any article relating to the
business affairs of the Company. It is also expected that no employee (past ot present)
will make any disparaging comments about the Company on any social networking site
including but not limited to Linkedin, Twitter and Face Book. Any such comments may
lead to disciplinary action and or prosecution.
Conflict of Interest
You should not, directly or indirectly, engage in, or have any interest, financial or
otherwise, in any other business enterprise which interferes or is likely to interfere with
your independent exercise of judgement in The Company’s best interest.
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