Minimum security controls – third party information sharing and processing policy

Policy overview

Aim

The aim of this policy is to ensure that we define a minimum set of security controls when:

  • third parties process personal data on our behalf
  • we share personal data with third parties, often as part of an information sharing agreement
  • we share other data which if compromised would have a negative impact on:
    • service delivery
    • reputation
    • finance
    • people

Introduction

We regularly share information with third parties to maximise public service delivery. It is important that this information is protected to:

  • help reduce information risk
  • assist us in meeting our legal obligations