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Store, protect and dispose of security information

Store, protect and dispose of security information

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPSEC3108
State Code
OAP56
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/01/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/05/2020
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
20/05/2020
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to store, protect and dispose of security information, including evidence that may be used in future judicial proceedings.It includes: storing information for future retrieval using methods that preserve and maintain data integritymonitoring information movement and securitydisposing of security information using appropriate disposal methods and maintaining records to track information disposal. It applies to people working independently or under limited supervision as members of a security team.This unit may form part of the licensing requirements for people engaged in security operations in those states and territories where these are regulated activities.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Collect, assess and record security information.
  • 1.1 Review and apply workplace procedures and policies when storing, protecting and disposing of security information.
  • 1.2 Collect security information and assess for accuracy and potential future use to meet client requirements.
  • 1.3 Clarify legal rights and responsibilities and apply to work tasks when protecting, storing and disposing of security information to meet client requirements with relevant persons.
  • 1.4 Use information technologies to label, register and record security information in accordance with workplace requirements.
2. Store security information for future retrieval.
  • 2.1 Assess storage requirements and address factors that may impact on the safety of stored information in consultation with relevant persons.
  • 2.2 Store security information using methods that are appropriate to the required storage timeframe, that preserve information integrity and condition, and that prevent loss.
  • 2.3 Safely store security information for future analysis, dissemination and use in accordance with workplace requirements.
  • 2.4 Establish and maintain continuity logs to monitor information movement and security.
3. Dispose of security information.
  • 3.1 Verify authorisation, with relevant persons, to dispose of security information.
  • 3.2 Assess type of security information and select appropriate disposal method.
  • 3.3 Dispose of security information using legal disposal methods.
  • 3.4 Complete and securely maintain records to track information disposal in accordance with workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1413 CPPSEC3012A Store and protect information Unit of competency