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Policy amendment – information security

Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Policy 9: Access to information has been amended to clarify section C.4 Temporary access to classified resources. It specifies that an individual can be provided with short-term access for a total combined maximum of 3 months in a 12-month period regardless of the number of entities involved.