System abuse is not a shortcut. It is a criminal offence.

What the Law Says

Under the Computer Misuse Act 1993:

It is illegal to:

• Access systems without authorization
• Modify data without permission
• Use systems for unintended purposes
• Disrupt or interfere with system operations
• Share or misuse access credentials

Even attempts or assisting others are punishable.

What This Means in Redbrick

• No accessing cases that are not yours
• No editing or overriding data without approval
• No using CRM data for personal gain
• No sharing logins or system access
• No bypassing system processes

If you are not authorised, you do not touch it.

Common Risk Scenarios

• Logging into someone else’s account
• Using shared credentials
• Editing records to “fix” a case
• Extracting client data for external use
• Trying to bypass system restrictions

Convenience is not a valid excuse.

Types of Offences

• Unauthorized access to computer material
• Unauthorized modification of data
• Unauthorized use of computer services
• Unauthorized obstruction of systems
• Unauthorized disclosure of access codes
• Access with intent to commit further offences

Consequences

• Criminal offence
• Immediate termination
• Loss of system access and career impact

The system logs everything. There is no hiding.