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5. OSS Email
This badge is awarded to people who demonstrate their understanding of safe and responsible use of email and how to manage their email accounts in a safe and secure manner.
The extent to which email (electronic mail) plays a role in your day-to-day work depends on your organisation and your individual role and how you manage your emails. Email came before the internet and is still the primary method of online communication, particularly for business and work.
You can earn this badge by demonstrating your understanding of safe and responsible use of email and how to manage your email account(s) in a safe and secure manner.
This is one of eight badges that contribute towards the Online safety and security badge.
To be awarded this badge, you must:
- download and complete the Email handout
- tell us how you will manage, organise, and work securely with email based on what you have learned (175 words minimum)
- tell us about at least one thing you will do to share these key steps to manage the security of emails with others in your organisation (25 words minimum).
Your application will be returned to you with a request for further evidence if it does not meet all the above criteria
You must hold the Getting started with Open Badges and Writing evidence for Open Badge applications badges before applying for this one.
You will need to submit a written statement, of at least 200 words in response to the questions asked in the criteria. You can write your statement directly on the badge application form or paste a link to your own blog or portfolio.
We will also accept an audio or video submission if you prefer.
The evidence you submit will be viewable by anyone who you show your badge to. Do not include confidential or private information within your submission.
Read Preparing and publishing your evidence to find out more about what’s required and increase your chances of getting your badge approved first time.
Badge issuer
Scottish Social Services Council
Our work means the people of Scotland can count on social work, social care and children and young people services being provided by a trusted, skilled, confident and valued workforce.
Submit your application
I confirm that I have read, understood and completed all the activities listed in the badge criteria and that each question from the criteria is answered in the evidence I have provided. My evidence has been written or recorded by me and I have not copied it from anywhere or anyone else. I understand that it will take 28 days for you to assess my application and that feedback cannot be provided if my application is unsuccessful.
Your evidence, name, and email address will be sent to the organisation who issue this badge