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vital to uphold and safeguard the collective memories of what defines that society. Important
historical documents, for instance, serve that function, and are thus highly valuable, and in need
of sophisticated protection, yet they cannot be characterised as sensitive.
Now that the sensitivity of the information is more clearly outlined, it is possible to present a
schematic overview of the user class defined by the asset and the corresponding sensitivity of
the assets and therefore value of the asset. Additionally we give examples of the specific user
groups which comprise a user class, shown in table 5.3.
User
class
Level of
sensitivity
User group Asset
Business
Non-sensitiveNon-sensitive
Media – Entertainment, TV, film, newspapers. Entire stock of past releases.
Manufacturing – Machinery/equipment;
Technology.
Supporting, consultative and contractual
documents relevant to day-to-day work.
Non-sensitive correspondence.
SensitiveBusiness confidential,
proprietaryinformation
Industry – Energy and utilities; Oil/gas;
Chemical; Mining; Hydraulic power; R&D
and production.
Trade secrets, possible threats to national
interests. Contracts, deals, strategy papers,
correspondence, financial data, product
plans.
Services – Ecom; Bank/Finance and
insurances; Transportation; Satellite-based
services; Health services: Estate agency
business.
Trade secrets, possible threats to national
interests. Contracts, deals, strategy papers,
correspondence, financial data, product
plans.
Personal
data
Any registered enterprise which employs staff. Employee records containing personal
information.
Public
Non-sensitiveNon-sensitive
Documentational purposes – National
archives; National/public libraries; University
libraries.
Historical, cultural & religious documents
for future preservation. Used both for
future research and a continuation of
tradition/values. Cultural monuments.
Public services – Social services; Public
schools and universities; Health services;
Property management.
Supporting, consultative and contractual
documents relevant to day-to-day work.
Non-sensitive correspondence.
Fundamental research – Universities;
Research establishments; Hospitals.
Research results.
Legal – The judiciary, courts of law. Law books, acts, statutes, verdict and
settlement collection, legal treatises.