diff --git a/src/staff-handbook/data-protection-and-confidentiality.md b/src/staff-handbook/data-protection-and-confidentiality.md index 09aa8fec8..e0558c956 100644 --- a/src/staff-handbook/data-protection-and-confidentiality.md +++ b/src/staff-handbook/data-protection-and-confidentiality.md @@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ redirect_from: - /working-here/data-protection-and-confidentiality last_reviewed_at: "" --- +At dxw we have an [information security management system](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pYX6-VOZtiPOmjiq_wJvRrkQdx0ue8YGshSQO32QAeE/edit?usp=drive_link) that helps us to look after all the information we control. It instructs and guides us all in how we keep data safe for ourselves and our clients. Though dxw doesn't control much personal data, our clients generally do. And some of it may be held on sites that we host. Everyone at dxw has a @@ -13,32 +14,42 @@ responsibility to keep that data safe, and process it in accordance with the In particular, we: -- only process personal data as part of work on the service that we're +* only process personal data as part of work on the service that we're contracted to provide to a client -- don't access personal data unless we need to in order to do our jobs: don't +* don't access personal data unless we need to in order to do our jobs: don't read people's personal data or private communications without good reason -- we do not ever disclose people's personal data to anyone outside dxw unless +* we do not ever disclose people's personal data to anyone outside dxw unless specifically instructed, and are satisfied that it is legal to do so If you have any questions about data protection, talk to the Data Protection Officer, Gurps. -## Protective marking scheme +## Information security at dxw + +Our information security management system (ISMS) is what we use to ensure we look after the data we have access to. We structure and run this system to be compliant with the ISO 27001 standard, to which we are [externally assessed](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pYX6-VOZtiPOmjiq_wJvRrkQdx0ue8YGshSQO32QAeE/edit?usp=drive_link). Our ISMS team has the responsibility of owning our ISMS and is always evolving and improving it. They do this with the help of our senior leadership team and specialists at URM consulting. Together they help us manage risks to the security of our data.  + +If you have any questions about either our ISMS or the safety of our data, talk to the ISMS team. + +You can find our Information security policy in the [ISMS manual](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pYX6-VOZtiPOmjiq_wJvRrkQdx0ue8YGshSQO32QAeE/edit?usp=sharing). (we have two version of this, this one that is suitable for sharing outside dxw as it has some contact details redacted)  + +## Document labelling + +This guidance is supported by the [Documents policy](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lynCayxE4PyMWXCBIgWcMHSLUIEySuNq1uTNrpC1yxs/edit?usp=sharing), which is available to be viewed by dxw staff. Some information that we have is confidential. We use a protective marking scheme so that everyone understands how to handle this material, and who they're allowed to disclose it to. All of the documents and data we hold will fall into one of the categories below. -- **Management-in-Confidence**: internal documents whose circulation within dxw +* **Management-in-Confidence**: internal documents whose circulation within dxw needs to be restricted. -- **Company Confidential**: information owned by dxw which would be of value to +* **Company Confidential**: information owned by dxw which would be of value to those outside the company, such as competitors, and whose loss or theft would potentially damage the company. -- **Client Confidential** or **Commercial in Confidence**: information owned by +* **Client Confidential** or **Commercial in Confidence**: information owned by dxw or its clients, which needs to remain confidential between dxw and the client. -- **Unclassified**: information, which would not be of significant commercial +* **Unclassified**: information, which would not be of significant commercial value to those outside dxw. Some of our clients also have protective marking schemes. For example, all @@ -64,17 +75,16 @@ or external to dxw. This information: -- must be clearly labelled or described as "Management-in-confidence" -- when printed - - - stored only in a locked container - - transported only via courier, recorded delivery or personally by dxw staff - - destroyed by cross-cut shredding when no longer required +* must be clearly labelled or described as "Management-in-confidence" +* when printed -- when digital + * stored only in a locked container + * transported only via courier, recorded delivery or personally by dxw staff + * destroyed by cross-cut shredding when no longer required +* when digital - - stored in an encrypted format - - communicated only when encrypted or via an encrypted connection, unless + * stored in an encrypted format + * communicated only when encrypted or via an encrypted connection, unless emailed from one dxw.com address to another ### Company Confidential @@ -99,16 +109,15 @@ falls into this category. This information: -- must be clearly labelled or described as "Client Confidential" or "Commercial +* must be clearly labelled or described as "Client Confidential" or "Commercial in Confidence" -- when printed: - - - stored out of sight - - destroyed by cross-cut shredding when no longer required +* when printed: -- when digital: + * stored out of sight + * destroyed by cross-cut shredding when no longer required +* when digital: - - stored in an encrypted format when on exchangeable media or a mobile device + * stored in an encrypted format when on exchangeable media or a mobile device As a rule of thumb, label a document as Client Confidential if it mostly contains the client's confidential information, or Commercial in Confidence if @@ -120,4 +129,4 @@ Anything not captured by the sections above is unclassified. Examples are external marketing material, general emails and letters. Beyond a general duty to treat information carefully, unclassified information -is not subject to any specific restrictions. +is not subject to any specific restrictions. \ No newline at end of file