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This section relates to all purchases and
development of applications and software.
Only a limited number of standards are published here, with all other documents published internally. A summary of the available standards is given below, and if you would like further information on these or you require a copy please see "How to obtain further information".
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Policy Statements
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03.00 |
18/02/2009 |
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DQ ref: apps_01 |
Applications Policy Ref 01
The BBC will remain fully licensed for all software.
Applications Policy Ref 02
The BBC will maintain software versions appropriate
to the business need.
Applications Policy Ref 03
All developments by, and purchases from, 3rd
parties must have a signed approved, legal
agreement. See Law.
Applications Policy
Ref 04
Off the shelf solutions must be from the list of
approved software.
Applications Policy Ref 05
Where a system is a bespoke development it must
adhere to the development standards in Delivering
Quality.
Applications Policy Ref 06
Integration testing must be carried out on all new
applications and upgrades to existing applications.
Applications Policy Ref 07
The BBC will not knowingly permit the use of any
games or screensavers other than the company
standard screensaver, the games that form part of
the operating system, in-house developed games only
on the workstations of the developers and testers,
or, in-house developed screensavers which have been
integrated into the desktop. Additionally,
short-term reviews of software as part of
programming output are permitted but must first be
approved by the Technology Controller.
Third Party Software
Licensing Policy Statements
Applications Policy Ref 06_01
The ownership of and responsibility for all computer
devices and software used by a BBC contracted 3rd
party either on BBC or another's owned or leasehold
premises for BBC work should be clearly detailed in
a contractual legal agreement.
Applications Policy Ref 06_02
All BBC contracted 3rd party owners or licensees of
software will indemnify the BBC in the event of any
legal action being taken for any misuse of software
either on the BBC's or their own computer devices
whilst these devices are being used for BBC work
regardless of the location.
Applications Policy Ref 06_03
All BBC policies relating to ownership and
responsibility for both hardware and software must
be properly defined in a contractual legal
agreement.
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Related Policies
The following is a list of useful, related policies from other areas of DQ.
The
main Delivering Quality policies always apply..
Networks Policies Ref 09
Approved applications on the networks must perform
to a specification (response time and availability)
agreed with relevant users, and be monitored to
measure performance against this specification.
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Pest Software Policy
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01.01 |
08/07/2010 |
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DQ Ref: apps_08_03 |
The BBC
have identified certain categories of software
referred to as "pests". The BBC prohibits the use of
such software on desktops because it is likely to
cause one or more of the following:
- Security issues for the BBC network
- Desktops to run slowly
- Desktops to fail
- Legal issues relating to licensing
- Legal issues relating to inappropriate
material
The "pest" software is ever changing and it is
difficult to list it all, but here are the main
types:
- Adware
- Browser Helper Object
- Cracking Tool
- Dialer
- Exploit
- Games
- Hijacker
- Key Logger
- Peer-to-Peer
- Remote Control
- Spyware
There are two main methods of installing this type
of software.
Installing it deliberately - You should never
install any software without appropriate authority
Automatic installs - Some of this software installs
itself automatically (usually when visiting a
website and clicking onto something). The user may
be unaware of it's presence - particularly with
software that breaches security.
Sometimes the problems caused are fairly minor, but
they can be devastating. For this reason the BBC
take a very serious view of their use. The Software
Compliance Manager is responsible for monitoring
Desktops for use of such software and will take
appropriate action if it is discovered. The action
can as simple as software removal with some help and
advice. However, if necessary the SCM can initiate
more severe action.
For a more comprehensive (but by no means
exhaustive) list see the SCM Excel worksheet.
Contact the Software Compliance Manager or the
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Software Compliance
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14/01/2010 |
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DQ Ref: apps_08_04 |
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Software Licensing Policy
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03/12/2010 |
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DQ Ref: desk_03 |
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Third Party Software Licensing
Policy
This Software Legality for the BBC & Third
Parties Policy covers how the BBC Group will try to
ensure that only software that has been legally
acquired will be used by 3rd parties contracted to
do work for the BBC.
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01.01 |
08/07/2010 |
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Use of Screen Savers Policy
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01.02 |
14/01/2010 |
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DQ Ref: apps_04 |
The use of screen savers relates to
Application Policies Ref 07
The BBC will not knowingly permit the use of any
games or screensavers other than the company
standard screensaver, the games that form part of
the operating system, in-house developed games only
on the workstations of the developers and testers,
or, in-house developed screensavers which have been
integrated into the desktop. Additionally,
short-term reviews of software as part of
programming output are permitted but must first be
approved by the Technology Controller..
Description:
Even games and screensavers take time and cost money
to develop. Therefore most have to be licensed.
Do not install games or screensavers (even from BBC
web sites) on a BBC desktop unless it is for one of
the following reasons:
You are developing an in-house game or screensaver
You are testing an in-house developed game
If a game is needed for a short time in order to
produce a review for programme (or other media)
output, you must have approval form your local HOT.
Games and screensavers that are part of the standard
desktop are exempt from this policy.
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How to Obtain Further
Information and Internal Policies and Standards
Only a limited number of standards are published within this site. If you need more information or you think you need access to specific documents, please see "How to obtain further information".
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