The new Government Security Classification Policy comes into force on 2 April 2014 and describes how HM Government classifies information assets to ensure they are appropriately protected. It applies to all information that government collects, stores, processes, generates or shares to deliver services and conduct business. Published 18 October 2013 by the Cabinet Office.  Documents:

• Government Security Classifications April 2014
• Working with OFFICIAL information
• Managing information risk at OFFICIAL
• Working with personal information
• Government Security Classifications: supplier briefing
• Government Security Classifications: supplier slides
• Policy: Creating an exceptional civil service – less bureaucratic and more skilled, digital and unified