• Contractors and temporary staff: – A screening process should be carried out for contractors
and temporary staff. Where these staff are provided
through an agency the contract with the agency should
clearly specify the agency’s responsibilities for screening
and notification procedures they need to follow if screening
has not been completed or if the results give cause for
doubt or concern.
• Supervision of staff: – Management should evaluate the supervision required for
new and inexperienced staff with authorisation for access
to sensitive systems. The work of all staff should be
subject to periodic review and approval procedures by a
more senior member of staff.
– Managers should be aware that personal circumstances of
their staff may affect their work. Personal or financial
problems, changes in their behaviour or lifestyle , recurring
absences and evidence of stress or depression might lead
to fraud, theft or security implications. This information
should be handled in accordance with any appropriate
legislation existing in the relevant jurisdiction