Information Classification Policy

This Information Classification and Handling Policy outlines the guidelines and procedures for the management of information classification within the Netspective Communications LLC. [FII-SCF-018-PRI-07]

• Netspective Communications LLC defines information classifications based on the sensitivity, criticality, confidentiality, privacy requirements, and value of the information.
  • All information assets, whether generated internally or externally, shall be categorized into one of these information classifications: [FII-SCF-009-DCH-14]
    • Restricted
    • Confidential.
    • Internal.
    • Public.
  • When information of various classifications is combined, the resulting collection of information or new information shall be classified at the most restrictive level among the sources.
  • The classification of each information asset is to be reviewed at periodic intervals not exceeding
    nqspInformationAssetPeriod
  • A specific asset classification scheme and related guidelines to be developed for this purpose.
  • Both physical as well as electronic information shall be labeled in accordance with Netspective Communications LLC assets management policy and asset classification scheme. [FII-SCF-016-NET-13]
    • Standard document naming convention
    • Providing information label at the footer of documents
    • Naming of hardware, software, media, equipment’s using a unique number to each asset.
    • Register to show where the hardware, software, media is kept in the stockrooms
  • Documents, hardware items and removable media physical labeling shall include appropriate security classifications in accordance with Netspective Communications LLC assets management. [FII-SCF-003-BCD-02]
  • Electronic labeling for computer-based information shall be introduced at folder level for sensitive (secret) and confidential information in accordance with Netspective Communications LLC assets management.
  • Information assets shall be maintained, handled, stored, transported (or transmitted) and destroyed in accordance with Netspective Communications LLC information labeling and handling procedures associated with the information asset’s classification label.