Security Clearance

[SueEllen]

never been told that.... If I was I would ask why they don't simply block attachments
Most of the value I bring is in the architecture and patterns I've used previously

Really?

Virtually every single organisation regardless of sector I've done contracts for state that you can't use personal email addresses for their work.

With the few organisations that have allowed me to use one of my limited company email addresses I've been warned that they if requested they have the right to audit it.

[Lance]

Really?

Virtually every single organisation regardless of sector I've done contracts for state that you can't use personal email addresses for their work.

With the few organisations that have allowed me to use one of my limited company email addresses I've been warned that they if requested they have the right to audit it.

it's not their work you're emailing in though. In this scenario it's a solution from another client. Other client might not be so happy, and maybe that's why current client got upset as they realized that OP will steal their work as well.

[TheDude]

it's not their work you're emailing in though. In this scenario it's a solution from another client. Other client might not be so happy, and maybe that's why current client got upset as they realized that OP will steal their work as well.

The best case scenario is that it was incredibly poor judgement.

[cojak]

it's not their work you're emailing in though. In this scenario it's a solution from another client. Other client might not be so happy, and maybe that's why current client got upset as they realized that OP will steal their work as well.

As a BA that’s my core, but I’m very careful to remove any metadata, logo’s and named references to ANY process work I reuse (my previous client is always ACME LTD…). I even bring in my own laptop in and use it tethered to my phone if necessary.

I have a whole folder library of this cleansed stuff. I create the updated first draft on my laptop and send it via myco’s work email to the client - that way they can’t say that I’d sent anything ‘out’. I just send stuff in and badge for the client.

I’ve seen experienced contractors get into very hot water with this while I walked away from projects squeaky clean.

It’s not hard to do - it just takes a little forethought and application.

[Lance]

As a BA that’s my core, but I’m very careful to remove any metadata, logo’s and named references to ANY process work I reuse (my previous client is always ACME LTD…). I even bring in my own laptop in and use it tethered to my phone if necessary.

I have a whole folder library of this cleansed stuff. I create the updated first draft on my laptop and send it via myco’s work email to the client - that way they can’t say that I’d sent anything ‘out’. I just send stuff in and badge for the client.

I’ve seen experienced contractors get into very hot water with this while I walked away from projects squeaky clean.

It’s not hard to do - it just takes a little forethought and application.

forethought and application is lacking in contractors these days.
But you're quite right. I also use my own templates where I can (A. They're usually better than the clients, and B. all old client references are removed already)

[malvolio]

I'm with Cojak on this. What we do (or did, in my case) is largely apply learned knowledge to a new client situation. The underlying framework may be consistent but it's how you apply it and how you sell it to the client's staff that is the hard part. Reusing your accumulated collateral is the only sensible way to do it., but obviously that collateral has to be anonymised.

Just for example, costing a service design for a proposal is the really tricky bit. I'm not about to re-invent my proven algorithms every time.