üTake responsibility for their own use of communication and interactive technologies, making sure that they use new technologies safely, responsibly and legally within the context of cricket.
üNo communication device or service, including interactive communication services such as social networking may be used to bring the club, its members or cricket into disrepute.
üNo communication device or service, including interactive services such as social networking may be used for inappropriate behaviour online within the context of cricket including the bullying or harassment of others in any form, defamation, obscene or abusive language the uploading of material which libellous, defamatory, obscene, illegal, shows nudity or is violent.
üReport any known misuses of communication and interactive technologies within the context of cricket, including unacceptable behaviour, inappropriate contact with children online and illegal content including sexual abuse/indecent images of children, according to the relevant club and ECB safeguarding polices and procedures.
üNeed to be aware that any report of the misuse of communication and interactive technologies within the context of cricket will be investigated according to the club’s policy and procedures and may result in the club’s sanctions being enforced. Depending upon the seriousness of the incident legal action may be taken and where suspected criminal activity has taken place a report will be made to the police.
üFollow ECB guidelines set out in the ‘Safe Hands – Cricket’s Policy for Safeguarding Children’ and any other relevant guidelines issued
üReport any concerns in relation to a child, following reporting procedures laid down by the ECB
üWhen using the network within the Yateley Cricket Club clubhouse:
*Protect passwords and personal network logins and log off the network when leaving devices unattended.
*Set appropriate security settings on mobile devices
*Use the network for legal and appropriate activity
Any attempts to access, corrupt or destroy other users’ data in any way is totally unacceptable.
üTake responsibility for their professional reputation in the online environment, making sure they follow e-safety advice, adhere to privacy and safety settings and report any concerns in accordance with the club and ECB policies and procedures.
üNot ask for email addresses, mobiles phone numbers or social networking profiles of junior members (under 18) or search for junior members on social networking services without the prior consent of parents and in line with the club’s policy on the use of information including emergency situations.
üNot develop an online relationship with a young player with the intention of meeting them offline to engage in sexual activity. Sexual explotation, including grooming a child under the age of 16 for the purpose of meeting to engage in sexual activity, is a serious criminal offence
üNot view, possess, make or distribute sexual abuse/indecent images of children. This is a serious criminal offence.