How do I protectively mark or classify a document?
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Classification System
- What has changed in the July 2022 Classification System policy?
- Policy implications: What will our agency need to do?
- Declassification: What is it and what does this mean for my agency?
- Information sharing: What has changed and what does it mean for my agency?
- How will my agency's Classification System performance be measured?
- Online training modules: Who are they for and how do we use them?
- How do I protectively mark or classify a document?
- Can I access protectively marked material that is higher than my national security clearance level?
How do I protectively mark or classify a document?
This page provides common questions users have on classifying and protectively marking. It provides links to where to find the information.
A Classification Handbook is available that provides a quick reference to the core information that users need to know when classifying and handling government information. This handbook supplements the Classification online training modules.
What protective marking do I use?
How do I assess harm and business impact?
How do I protectively mark information?
How do I securely handle protectively marked information?
- Agencies classification policies and procedures should detail the specific protections implemented in the environment. Generic guidance can also be found below:
- How to protect information
- Quick guides for secure handling of classified material
Page last modified: 20/04/2023
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