Providers of government e-mail systems must incorporate into their systems appropriate information technology security features which meet government security standards.
Employees are individually accountable for how they access and use the government's e-mail system.
Departments are accountable for the implementation of the policy and must report on their compliance with it as part of their internal audit of compliance with the government's Security Policy. Information and Technology Management, Department of Supply and Services, is responsible for developing government-wide security standards and guidelines. The Department of Justice is responsible for developing guidelines for designating records for security protection according to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The Department of Human Resources is responsible for including opportunities for e-mail security training as part of its employee education program. Other relevant Government of Nova Scotia publications Site Security Handbook.