Purpose
The purpose of a cookie is to tell the Web server that you have returned to a specific Web page. For example, if you personalize Web pages or register for products or services, a cookie helps the Web page server to recall your specific information. This may be useful to simplify the process of recording your personal information. When you visit the same Web site, the information you previously provided can be retrieved, so you can easily use the Web site features that you previously chose.
What is a Cookie?
Cookies are small text files that are stored by the browser on your computer or mobile phone. Web sites are able to read and write these files, allowing them store things like personalization details or user preferences. You can think of cookies as providing a “memory" for the website, enabling it to recognize a user and respond appropriately.
How to delete cookies
To disable cookies through your browser, follow the instructions usually located within the “Help,” “Tools” or “Edit” menus in your browser. Please note that disabling a cookie or category of cookies does not delete the cookie from your browser unless manually completed through your browser function.
Measures to Non-Compliance
Compliance is not just about having a policy in place – it needs to be a living, breathing part of the organisation, and the most direct route to this is by providing formal compliance training. Training needs to be addressed at all staff levels and should be updated regularly to take new risks or new responses into account. An employee if found to have violated this policy may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
