Information handling policy

Policy overview

This policy aims to ensure we maintain the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information in accordance with its importance to us.

The policy supports effective and secure processing of information.  This includes sharing across organisational and professional boundaries.

Scope

This policy applies to all our information in all formats including:

  • hard copy information:
    • files
    • documents
    • reports
  • digital information:
    • emails
    • instant messaging
    • electronic files

It applies to all aspects of information and data processing:

  • creating
  • collecting
  • using
  • storing
  • handling
  • disclosing
  • disposing of