Course Description
Safeguarding official information is a fundamental responsibility of all public officers. This programme provides participants with an understanding of Government Security Instructions, the importance of protecting official information, and the procedures to follow when handling, storing, circulating, and disposing of official documents and materials.
Course Objectives
The objectives of the course are to enable participants to:
- • understand the aims and importance of government security instructions.
- • recognise threats to official information and the consequences of unauthorised disclosure.
- • understand different classifications of official information.
- • apply basic principles for handling, movement, storage, and disposal of official information.
- • understand their responsibilities under relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will be able to:
- • explain the importance of protecting official information.
- • identify potential security threats and risks.
- • apply correct procedures for handling official documents and materials.
- • understand the importance of data protection and confidentiality.
- • recognise security breaches and their consequences.
- • comply with legal responsibilities relating to information security.
Topics covered:
- • Aims and Importance of Government Security Instructions
- • Threats to Official Documents and Materials
- • Consequences of Unauthorised Disclosure of Information
- • Principles of Handling Official Information
- • Classification of Official Information
- • Movement and Safe Keeping of Official Documents
- • Disposal of Classified Waste
- • Safe Keeping of Keys and Access Control
- • Use of Telephone, Fax, and Mobile Devices
- • Access to Computers and Internet
- • Data Protection Awareness
- • Reporting and Managing Security Breaches
- • Responsibilities under Relevant Legislative Frameworks
- • Movement and Safe Keeping of Official Documents