This week on WELSTech we complete our month-long look at security with a discussion of security policies – not the most exciting topic…until you wish you had them! We take a quick look at some of the ones most churches and schools should have. Sallie shows off a cool new forms tool, while Martin gives a thumbs up to the Apple Watch.

The discussion:

Security Policies – Clearly communicating and enforcing technology behavior expectations to those who work, volunteer and attend your church and school is the topic du jour.

• 1-to-1 Essentials: Acceptable Use Policies
• Code of Conduct
• Password Policy Template
• Password Policy Sample
• 5 Examples of Information You Should Never Post Online
• HIPPA and church prayer requests
• Complying with COPPA
• Acceptable Use Policy Template for Public WiFi Networks

Picks of the week:

• Typeform
• Apple Watch

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Coming up on WELSTech:

Episode 456 – Two things you won’t want to miss on next week’s show – an ISTE round table recap from several who attended this summers’ conference and the announcement of three WELSTech Photo Challenge prize winners. Release date: Wednesday, August 3

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