Who is responsible for protective security across government?
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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?
QUESTION009
Who is responsible for protective security across government?
The responsibility for protective security resides with agency heads across government.
However, all individuals working for government are responsible for protective security, particularly clearance holders and those who have security responsibilities relevant to their individual role.
Best practice advice is available advice from:
New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS)
Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB)
Document links
- Protective security roles and responsibilities
- Implementing a risk based approach to protective security
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