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Written question asked by Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Labour) on Friday, 9 June 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 June 2023. It was answered by Jeremy Quin (Conservative) on Monday, 19 June 2023 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Government Departments: Data Protection

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps his Department is taking to protect information classified as secret or above in the event of the theft of a Government electronic device.

Answer

Information classified as SECRET or above, should only be managed on appropriately encrypted devices. Such devices are secured by robust physical, procedural and personnel security measures. In addition, any encrypted devices that provide for access to SECRET information are also architected to mitigate the risk of theft or loss.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
188786
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Data protection Government departments Technology Theft
Link
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