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Handle sensitive information

Handle sensitive information

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPSEC024
State Code
ODW23
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
03/04/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/07/2022
Field of Education
099901 - Family And Consumer Studies
Original Release Date
08/07/2022
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to receive, deal with and maintain sensitive information.This unit applies to those working in a security role. They work independently, as part of a team and with occasional supervisory responsibilities, performing complex tasks in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Receive sensitive information.
  • 1.1. Receive and check sensitive information to ensure transmission protocols have been exercised.
  • 1.2. Take action if protocols have not been adhered to.
  • 1.3. Record sensitive information in accordance with organisational procedures.
2. Deal with sensitive information.
  • 2.1. Review sensitive information to ensure classification meets the security policy for protection of information.
  • 2.2. Review aggregated sensitive information to ensure that it is classified.
  • 2.3. Check classification requirement to ensure it is warranted, and the level of protection is assigned in accordance with the consequences that might result from any compromise of the information’s confidentiality, integrity and availability.
  • 2.4. Contact originators of information responsible for classifying the documents to discuss reclassification or declassification.
  • 2.5. Transmit sensitive information in accordance with organisational procedures.
  • 2.6. Obtain expert advice when required by the nature of the sensitive information.
3. Maintain sensitive information.
  • 3.1. Secure and account for sensitive information.
  • 3.2. Dispose of sensitive information.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWT37 PSPSEC009 Handle sensitive information Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BHP1 PSP30122 Certificate III in Government Qualification