Understanding | Creating | Storing | Using | Sharing | Archiving | Destroying
This deals with how the different classes of Western data can be used appropriately. Data either in paper or electronic format should only be used for the specified purpose.
Confidential Data
PAPER
- Access to the file cabinets must be handled by trained and authorised staff.
- Access records must be maintained.
- Whenever the data is in use, it must not be left unsupervised.
ELECTRONIC
- Read/write access must be reviewed and audited regularly, as well as revoked when no longer needed.
- When in use, care must be taken to avoid unnecessary exposure.
Sensitive Data
PAPER
- Access to the file cabinets should be handled by trained staff.
- Data should not be left unsupervised.
ELECTRONIC
- Data should not be placed where just anyone can have access to it.
- Auditing and access control must be in place.
Public Data
No restriction on how data is used.
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