T 2.8 Uncontrolled use of resources

Resources - of any type - may only be used for their designated purpose. The persons responsible for the procurement and use of resources must both prevent their uncontrolled use and monitor their correct use. Inadequate control of the use of resources can entail multifarious risks.

Examples:

• Use of private data media by staff members may lead to virus infection of company PC's.

• Use of wrong cleaning products can damage the VDUs.

• The wrong type of ink for an ink jet printer can result in the soiling or malfunction of the printer