Pc7 mail instructions

PC7 Mail is a secure email system used by the UK's National Health Service (NHS) and other healthcare organizations to send and receive sensitive and confidential information. Here are the instructions for using PC7 Mail:

Sending a Secure Email

  1. Log in to the PC7 Mail system using your NHS Smartcard and PIN.
  2. Click on the "Compose" button to start a new email.
  3. Enter the recipient's email address in the "To" field. You can search for recipients by name or email address using the "Search" function.
  4. Enter a subject for your email in the "Subject" field.
  5. Type your message in the "Body" field. You can format your text using the toolbar buttons.
  6. Attach any files you want to send by clicking on the "Attach" button.
  7. Click on the "Send" button to send your email.

Receiving a Secure Email

  1. Log in to the PC7 Mail system using your NHS Smartcard and PIN.
  2. Click on the "Inbox" tab to view your incoming emails.
  3. Click on the email you want to read to open it.
  4. Read the email and respond if necessary.
  5. Click on the "Delete" button to delete the email once you have finished with it.

Security Features

  1. Encryption: PC7 Mail uses encryption to protect emails in transit and at rest.
  2. Authentication: PC7 Mail uses authentication to verify the identity of senders and recipients.
  3. Access Control: PC7 Mail has access controls in place to restrict who can access emails and attachments.
  4. Audit Trail: PC7 Mail keeps an audit trail of all emails sent and received, including who accessed them and when.

Tips and Best Practices

  1. Always log out of PC7 Mail when you are finished using it.
  2. Use strong passwords and keep them confidential.
  3. Keep your NHS Smartcard and PIN secure.
  4. Only send sensitive and confidential information via PC7 Mail.
  5. Use the "Reply" function instead of "Reply All" to avoid sending emails to unintended recipients.
  6. Use the "Forward" function instead of copying and pasting emails to avoid compromising security.

By following these instructions and best practices, you can ensure that you are using PC7 Mail securely and effectively.