In my role as Information Security Manager for Suffolk County Council, I
advise that no 'Out of Office' replies should be sent to external addresses
we set up our mail systems to block their use. This is security 'best
practice'.
Automated replies can and have been used by criminals to target the homes
of those who make it known that they are away and sound as if they are
worth stealing from.
Ken Allen
Corporate Information Security Manager
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