Data security
The ABS maintains practices of a high standard to ensure the security of all information it holds. Features of the ABS environment are:
- strong security arrangements for all ABS information technology systems. ABS conforms with IT Security arrangements set out in the Australian Government Information Security Manual ASCI 33;
- strict control of access to all ABS premises in accordance with the Commonwealth Protective Security Manual to ensure compliance with legislative responsibilities;
- appropriate personnel security arrangements. Upon appointment all ABS staff undergo security checks and are required to sign an undertaking of fidelity and secrecy;
- a secured Internet gateway which is reviewed annually by Defence Signals Directorate;
- regular Protective Security risk reviews to ensure that security arrangements continue to be effective; and
- an ongoing program of security audits and reviews of computer systems and the physical environment.
In addition the ABS induction and training strategy for its staff places strong emphasis on the importance of security in safeguarding confidentiality, and on the appropriate use of the technology environment.
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