IT Security Policy: PI 19/2014, PSI 25/2014
Outlines the mandatory actions needed to ensure that HMPPS and providers of contracted prison and probation services remain compliant with the HMG Security Policy Framework.
Applies to England and Wales
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This Probation Instruction applies to all staff and ensures the adequate protection of all HMPPS IT assets, comprising of computer hardware and software, telecommunications and all data retained within HMPPS provided IT Systems safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity and availability of official data.
It provides clear guidance to all users of HMPPS IT, Information Asset Owners and ICT Information Asset Owners as to what they should do in order to meet HMG requirements for managing HMPPS IT systems securely as set out in the Security Policy Framework (SPF). These are not new requirements for HMPPS as they already form part of the current requirements, but the aim of this policy is to enable staff and managers to comply with mandatory requirements.