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BRM Remote Access Policy

Bergrivier Local MunicipalityRef: http://www.bergmun.org.za/sites/default/files/documents/BRM%20Remote%20Access%20%20Policy.pdf

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Source domain: bergmun.org.za

Collected on 5 August 2026

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What this means

This document is the “Remote Access Policy” for Bergrivier Municipality. It sets requirements for how employees, contractors, vendors and agents may connect remotely to the Municipality’s internal network, including legislative and international standards considered in drafting the policy. It requires strict control of remote access using unique credentials, encryption when using shared infrastructure (e.g., the Internet), and maintaining a remote access log via submission of a Remote Access Request Form (Annexure A). Breaches are treated as misconduct and/or breach of contract, with possible disciplinary action, revocation of access, penalties, and punitive recourse against service providers/vendors.

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Remote Access to Bergrivier Municipality's Internal Network

Individuals may gain remote access to the Bergrivier Local Municipality’s internal computer network if they are employees, contractors, vendors, or agents using a municipal or personal computer. Access requires submitting a completed Remote Access Request Form (Annexure A), obtaining sign-offs from both the Technical Sponsor (IT Department) and Municipal Sponsor (Manager/Director), and ensuring the use of unique credentials and encryption when accessing via shared infrastructure like the Internet.

Who it is for
employees, contractors, vendors, and agents of Bergrivier Local Municipality using municipal or personal computers
How to act on it
Submit a completed Remote Access Request Form (Annexure A) to the IT Department, signed by the Technical Sponsor (IT Department) and Municipal Sponsor (Manager/Director)
Show the line this came from
This policy applies to all the Municipality’s employees, contractors, vendors and agents with a Municipal or personally-owned computer used to connect to the Municipality’s network.

Facts

Reference

http://www.bergmun.org.za/sites/default/files/documents/BRM%20Remote%20Access%20%20Policy.pdf

Parties

Municipal Manager (approval authority

Key Takeaways

  • Document title: Remote Access Policy (Bergrivier Municipality)
  • Applies to employees, contractors, vendors and agents using a municipal or personally-owned computer to connect remotely
  • Remote access must use unique user credentials
  • Remote access using shared infrastructure (e.g., Internet) must use encryption
  • Remote access log must be maintained and a Remote Access Request (Annexure A) must be submitted to IT
  • Deviations require approval by the Municipal Manager with the relevant Director
  • Head IT & Archives and application owners are responsible for maintaining the policy
  • ICT Steering Committee must review the policy annually; recommended changes must be approved by Council
  • Breaches may lead to revocation of access, disciplinary action, civil/criminal penalties, and punitive recourse against vendors/service providers per SLA
  • Bergrivier Municipality
  • Municipal Manager
  • Head IT & Archives
  • ICT Steering Committee
  • Council
  • Municipal Manager (approval authority for deviations)
  • Municipal Sponsor (Manager/Director)
  • Technical Sponsor (IT Department)
  • Annexure A: Remote Access Request Form (roles and signatories)