Appropriate Use of Communication Channels
Not all communication channels are appropriate for business purposes.Firms are facing intense scrutiny over their use of unapproved and ephemeral messaging apps, such as WhatsApp, Signal, Snapchat and Telegram.
Learn the best practices and keep yourself up to date with the latest developments so that you can protect yourself and your firm.
- 10 Minutes
- All staff
- Based on UK legislation, but suitable for global audiences upon the removal of UK-specific references and translation as necessary.

Learning objectives
- Distinguish which activities classify as 'in-scope' and therefore must be recorded
- Recognise which communication channels and apps are permitted for business use - and which ones are not
- Act appropriately if you find yourself in an unrecorded or potentially compromised conversation
- Be professional when communicating with clients, colleagues and counterparties
- Act appropriately in an emergency or as part of an approved Business Continuity Process
What can you expect your employees to learn?
Welcome
Why record communications?
- What is in scope?
- What gets recorded?
- How to stay compliant and conduct business on approved systems
The consequences of getting it wrong
- Crossing the line
- Best practice: Dos
- Best practice: Don'ts
Scenario: The price check
- Scenario: The group chat
- Scenario: The WhatsApp call
- Scenario: The LinkedIn message
Summary
Affirmation
Assessment
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