Classification System | Protective Security Requirements

The New Zealand Government Security Classification System (Classification System) provides a framework for assessing the potential harm should government information be compromised and defines the minimum requirements for protecting government information.

The Classification System is mandated for use under INFOSEC 2 of the Protective Security Requirements.

How to classify information

Assessing the harm if government information was compromised

How to protectively mark information and equipment

Applying classification labels and endorsement markings

Classification System training modules

Module 1: Introduction to classification
Module 2: How to classify information
Module 3: How to protect information
Module 4: How to classify national security information
Module 5: How to protect national security information

Classification resources