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Guidance on the government’s personnel security and national security vetting policies and how the processes work.
Introduction This guide describes the government’s personnel security and…
Guidance on maintaining security for List X contractors.
Policy and Guidance for MOD Industry partners to apply for Industry Personnel Security Assurance (IPSA).
Responsibilities of an IAO in managing the risks to personal information and business critical information held within a department.
This framework helps the government to manage supplier risk.
Advice for staff with national security vetting on their responsibilities and requirements.
Government organisations who are placing contracts or releasing assets must ensure that appropriate protective security controls are in place to protect assets.
This publication offers security advice and good practice for any organisation looking to protect against the risk of a terrorist act.
All departments are required to provide contact details so that members of the public can request information about how the government is holding their personal data.
Guidance for departments and agencies on protecting classified information when working with contractors.
The composition of the UK’s intelligence machinery.
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