Official Secrets Act 1989
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Staff may at times be required to sign an Official Secrets Act provision where their work relates to security, defence or international relations. Unauthorised disclosures are likely to result in criminal prosecution.
Section 8 of the Act makes it a criminal offence for a government contractor to retain information beyond their official need for it and obligates them to properly protect secret information from accidental disclosure.
| Category | Industries | Standards | Link |
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| Information Security | All, Accounting, Agriculture, Automotive, Banks, Chemicals, Construction, Energy Companies, Financial Services, Food and Drink, Healthcare, Logistics, Manufacturing, Payment Services, Security, Technology, Public Sector, Water Companies, Waste | ISO 27001 | View Legislation |
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