Registering with this website

Is it safe to register?

In accordance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 1998 Monmouthshire County Council will take reasonable steps to ensure that data transmitted electronically to Monmouthshire County Council via the Website or otherwise stored by Monmouthshire County Council is not accessed by unauthorised third parties.

What is a secure connection?

Monmouthshire County Council use a secure connection for registration to this site.

A secure connection is an encrypted exchange of information. Encryption is provided through a document the website provides called a certificate. When you send information to the website, it is encrypted at your computer and decrypted at the website. Under normal circumstances, the information cannot be read or tampered with while it is being sent, but it's possible that someone might find a way to crack the encryption.

How can I tell if I am sending my details through a secure webpage?

Look in the Address Bar at the top of the page.  If it is a secure page the start of the webpage address will be https.  You may also see a padlock.  By clicking on the padlock you can find out information about the website certificate and secure connections.

Also See

• Get safe online - excellent site that gives you information on protecting you, your family and your computer when online