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Contribute to the security of information

Element 2.4 Contribute to the security of information

Performance Criteria

You must be able to:

  1. identify the risks to information that could occur, and take action to minimise or mitigate such risks
  2. obtain information on national legislation, guidelines and organisation procedures for the security of information
  3. apply correctly and consistently the relevant security procedures and guidelines for protecting information
  4. maintain the confidentiality of the person selling or letting the property and their representatives, and organisational information, at all times
  5. ensure information is disclosed only to people who are entitled to receive it
  6. ensure information is recorded correctly and stored in a suitable manner
  7. dispose of information in a way that maintains its security
  8. pass on any suggestions for improving security to the responsible persons
  9. demonstrate full compliance with relevant legislation

Knowledge and Understanding

You must know and understand:

  • the risks to different types of information; action to take to minimise or mitigate risks
  • current legislation and national guidelines relating to the security of information
  • the procedures of the organisation for whom you work relating to the security of information
  • which procedures and guidelines apply in different circumstances
  • what type of information could be sensitive
  • how the disclosure of information could be damaging to others
  • who is entitled to different types of information
  • the systems for recording and storing information
  • how to dispose of paper-based or electronic information
  • what types of suggestions for improving security could be made and who should be given them

Scope

A. risks to information:

(i) loss

(ii) misplacement

(iii) unauthorised access