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Directorate: Security and Investigation Services. Presenter J.Magongwa Subject: Document Security Date: 30 September 2010. INTRODUCTION.
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Directorate: Security and Investigation Services Presenter J.Magongwa Subject: Document Security Date: 30 September 2010
INTRODUCTION • Document Security is a conscious application of security measure to protect sensitive or classified information against unauthorized disclosure.
CONTENT • Receiving and distribution • Dispatching • Classification • Storage • Reproduction • Removal from premises • Destruction
CLASSIFICATION PROCESS • Author must classify • Labels/markings • Period of classification • Distribution list • Declassification
CLASSIFICATION THREE CLASSIFICATIONS ACCORDING TO THE MISS: • Confidential • Secret • Top Secret Only last 3 remain in new legislation
CONFIDENTIAL • That information Should be limited to information that may be used by hostile elements to harm the objectives and functions of an individual and / or institution when compromised.
SECRET • Classification given to information that may be used by hostile elements to disrupt the objectives and functions of an institution and /or state.
TOP SECRET • Classification given to information that can be used by enemies elements to neutralize the objectives and functions of institutions and /or state.
Confidential SECRET TOP SECRET Reinforced filig cabinet Safe Strong room STORAGE OF CLASSIFIED INFO
REPRODUCTION • Authorization • Control over equipment • Control over copies (register, record keeping, copy numbers)
IMPORTANT AREAS WHERE DOCUMENT SECURITY ARE NEEDED • Record keeping • Register for incoming post • Register for outgoing post
DISPATCHING CLASSIFIED DOCUMENTS • Sealing of classified documents to be dispatched • Dispatch by courier • Dispatch by mail
REMOVAL FROM PREMISES • Authorization • Record keeping (control voucher) • Secure transportation methods • Secure storage facilities (at home, hotels, etc.)
DESTRUCTION • Archives Act, Act 43 OF 1996 • Authorization, Director of Archives • Certificate of Destruction
CONCLUSION • Document security measures are not intended and should not be applied to cover up: • mal-administration, • corruption, • criminal actions, etc • or to protect individuals/officials involved in such cases.
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