2.0 Information Management

The following policy replaces the previous section 2 of The Queensland Ministerial Handbook which is now null and void. The policy applies from 20 March 2018.

The Director-General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet will work with appropriate experts, including the State Archivist and the Crime and Corruption Commission, on the practical application of this policy to the decision-making of Government. This work will take account of resource requirements and costs.

All Ministers, Assistant Ministers and staff employed within ministerial offices are provided with access to the Internet and email through the ministerial network. The use of private email accounts or systems for ministerial portfolio-related business is STRICTLY PROHIBITED and poses a security risk.

The following information security and records management requirements must be adhered to:

• Public Records Act 2023 and other relevant legislative requirements
• The Queensland Ministerial Handbook
• Department of the Premier and Cabinet Ministerial Information Security Policy
• Department of the Premier and Cabinet Ministerial Bring Your Own Device Policy
• Queensland State Archives Ministerial Records Policy.

2.0 Information Management

• 2.1 Information security
• 2.2 Ministerial records
  • 2.2.1 Records to keep
  • 2.2.2 Disposal of Ministerial records
  • 2.2.3 During a Minister’s Term of Office
  • 2.2.4 Storage and Access
• 2.3 Privacy