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Scottish Government civil servants are up in arms over a stringent new IT policy that prohibits using work laptops and phones for personal activities, including buying concert tickets, online shopping, streaming videos, or accessing adult sites. The policy, implemented in December, aims to keep public devices solely for business use. The ban was enforced after six attempts to access adult sites were detected in November. Staff have expressed concerns that the rules are disproportionate and could widen the digital divide, as not everyone can afford personal devices. The policy allows only quick personal emails, job qualification preparation, and limited web use. IT deputy director Dave Watson warned of disciplinary action for misuse. In January, Watson acknowledged the shift in work boundaries due to hybrid work but emphasized the need for high standards to prevent personal gain on publicly funded devices.

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