Guidance

Government Security Classifications

How the government classifies information assets to ensure they are appropriately protected.

Documents

Government Security Classifications Policy (PDF)

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Government Security Classifications Policy Quick Read (PDF)

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Guidance 1.1 - Working at OFFICIAL (PDF)

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Guidance 1.2 - Working at SECRET (PDF)

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Guidance 1.3 - Working at TOP SECRET (PDF)

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Guidance 1.4 - Working Remotely at OFFICIAL and SECRET (PDF)

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Guidance 1.5 - Considerations for Security Advisors (PDF)

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Guidance 1.6 - Contractors and Contracting Authorities (PDF)

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Guidance 1.7 - Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

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Protected Document Registry Book Template

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The Government Security Classification Policy was updated on the 30 June 2023. The Government Security Classification Policy provides an administrative system for HM Government (HMG) and our partners to protect information assets appropriately against prevalent threats.

Security Education and Awareness

Published 18 October 2013
Last updated 17 July 2023 + show all updates
  1. Added the document: Protected Document Registry Book Template

  2. Added the following documents: Government Security Classifications Policy, Guidance 1.1 - Working at OFFICIAL, Guidance 1.2 - Working at SECRET, Guidance 1.3 - Working at TOP SECRET, Guidance 1.4 - Working Remotely at OFFICIAL and SECRET, Guidance 1.5 - Considerations for Security Advisors, Guidance 1.6 - Contractors and Contracting Authorities, Guidance 1.7 - Frequently Asked Questions, Government Security Classifications Policy Quick Read

  3. 'Government Security Classifications' and 'Working with official information' documents updated.

  4. Updated 'Managing Information Risk at OFFICIAL'.

  5. First published.