Security Policy
We take security very seriously and take all reasonable precautions to protect
your communications with us.
Whenever you complete a form, such as our
Online Application Form, it is automatically protected using a Secure
Socket Layer (SSL) between your computer and ours. SSL works in the following
ways:
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It prevents impersonation - you can tell that you are using a genuine SSL site
by the padlock symbol* at the bottom of the screen. Clicking on the padlock
will give you additional information about the levels of encrytion on that
page.
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It encrypts data - as soon as your computer has recognised our computer they
encrypt all information that is passed between them. Data encryption means that
no one else can read or change your information as it travels over the
Internet.
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It prevents scrambling - SSL uses a Message Authentication Code (MAC) to
prevent anyone tampering with our Internet site. Your computer will always
check this code before it takes a message from us. This means that if anyone
tried to interfere with a message, your computer would not recognise the code
and would alert you.
*There are two minor problems with Microsoft Internet Explorer. Neither problem
has any effect on the actual security in force, but may make it appear to you
as if it is not fully secure.
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