- Author:
- Department of Premier and Cabinet
- Date:
- 1 Dec 2021
This guide aims to assist Victorian Public Sector (VPS) and ministerial staff and contractors be aware of their protective security responsibilities for accessing security classified or sensitive information and resources, travelling overseas, managing foreign visitors and delegations and how to report suspicious contacts.
1. Personnel security
VPS and ministerial staff and contractors working for the Victorian Government who handle security classified or sensitive resources need to meet an appropriate standard of integrity and honesty.
2. Information security
Security classified information is material that, due the damage it could cause the Victorian or other Australian Government if released, has a security classification applied to it.
3. Physical security
Physical security measures are implemented to minimise the risk of information or resources being tampered with, accessed, used or removed without proper authorisation.
4. Overseas travel
When travelling overseas, particularly on government business, staff need to be aware of possible threats and protect themselves and the information they hold.
5. Managing foreign visitors and delegations
While it is important for government departments to host visitors, it is critical to remember that any foreign official’s primary allegiance and interest is to his or her own country or government.
6. Protocol for reporting suspicious contacts
All governments face the threat of espionage where foreign intelligence services seek to obtain access to information that is advantageous to the interests of their country.
Glossary
Terms and definitions used throughout this guide.
Resources
A list of resources referenced throughout the guide.
Contacts
Details for who to contact in relation to specific issues on protecting and securing Victorian Government information and assets.
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