Security is an important consideration for any organisation. At MoJ we place high importance on the identification, assessment, and management of all security risks.

Our security arrangements are designed to protect you and the premises from injury, loss, or damage, ensuring the MoJ is protected. They maintain the confidentiality and integrity of our information and allow us to maintain public confidence and compliance with the law.

Your responsibilities

Everyone (including contractors) has a role to play in maintaining a secure work environment by:

• Completing the required training as soon as possible after you join.
• Adhering to building security arrangements such as displaying a valid building pass at all times when in official premises.
• Adhering to security procedures including undertaking information assurance training.
• Complying with procedures to protect information including the security classification system, applying the correct classification to information and handling appropriately.
• Not leaving sensitive documents unsecured on copiers/printers for others to see. You should use the ‘Secure print’ option on printers where available and remain at copying machines when printing such information.
• Using the correct waste bins for disposal of documents
• Ensuring IT security by not sharing your password, locking down your PC when away from your desk, not downloading unauthorised files or applications, looking after laptops/removable media encryption devices and passwords.
• Only using officially provided IT equipment for work purposes (and not emailing work to personal accounts).
• Keeping personal possessions and official assets/information secure and observing the clear desk policy.
• Reporting any significant changes in personal circumstances to your line manager. This includes any changes which could result in a conflict of interest occurring, including notification of any current/new arrests or criminal convictions. If you are National Security cleared (CTC, SC and DV), this will also include a change of partner (report changes to shared services).
• Reporting any security concerns or incidents in the appropriate manner.
• Be familiar with emergency evacuation procedures and your business areas continuity plan. More information can be found on our security intranet page