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Data Security

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Definition overview

1 Definition

The protection of data from unauthorised use, access disclosure and destruction, as well as the prevention of unwanted changes that can affect the integrity of data. Ensuring data security requires paying attention to physical security, network security and security of computer systems and files.

2 References

UniSQ Defined.

3 Definition Information

Approved Date

1/8/2016

Effective Date

1/8/2016

Record No

16/1796PL

Failure to comply with this Policy or Policy Instrument may be considered as misconduct and the provisions of the relevant Policy or Procedure applied.

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