Rowett Institute: Disclaimer on Outgoing Electronic Mail

(Updated 2 July 2008).

It is sometimes appropriate to include a "disclaimer" on electronic mail messages. The following message is RECOMMENDED (text version here):

The contents of this email are the views of the sender and do not necessarily represent the views of the University of Aberdeen. This email is confidential. It should not be read, copied, disclosed or used by any other person other than the intended recipient. Unauthorised use, disclosure or copying by whatever medium is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you receive this email in error please contact the sender immediately and delete the email from your system.

Email messages which are business letters rarely need a disclaimer but particular information must be included by law.