Security policy framework: protecting government assets
The standards, best practice guidelines and approaches that are required to protect UK government assets.
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The security policy framework describes the standards, best-practice guidelines and approaches that are required to protect UK government assets (people, information and infrastructure).
It focuses on the outcomes that are required to achieve a proportionate and risk-managed approach to security that enables government business to function effectively, safely and securely.
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Published 1 April 2013Last updated 2 December 2022 + show all updates
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National Security Vetting levels updated to include Level 1B
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National Security Vetting levels updated to include Accreditation Check (AC).
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'HMG Security Policy Framework' document and HTML updated with new GDPR legislation
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Contractual process document updated.
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Added 'Contractual process - forms' document.
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Added HTML version of the Security Policy Framework.
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Updated (April 2014) Security Policy Framework published; 'Understanding the Security Policy Framework' removed as it related to the old version of the Framework.
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The following documents have been updated with the latest (April 2014) versions: HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (previous update: Oct 2013) HMG Security Policy Framework (previous update: Oct 2013) Contractual process (previous update: April 2013) Industrial security: departmental responsibilities (previous update: April 2013) Security requirements for list x contractors (previous update: April 2013)
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Updated HMG Security Policy Framework and associated documents with October versions
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Added 'Supplier Assurance Framework' - a good practice guide for departments.
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First published.