Protective Data Security Plan submission
- adhere to the Victorian Protective Data Security Standards (VPDSS);
- undertake a security risk profile assessment (SRPA);
- and develop, implement and maintain a Protective Data Security Plan (PDSP).
PDSP form
Single organisation PDSP Reporting
- If you require a PDSP template, please contact security@ovic.vic.gov.au.
Multiple organisation PDSP Reporting
- Organisations intending to submit a multi-organisation PDSP on behalf of one or more entities must contact OVIC at security@ovic.vic.gov.au and confirm the list of subsidiary entities they will be reporting with.
PDSP submission options
Submission options vary, depending on the protective marking assigned to the PDSP.
PDSPs with a Protective Marking of OFFICIAL or OFFICIAL: Sensitive
Submission Protocol Option 1:
Email your PDSP to:
security@ovic.vic.gov.au
Submission Protocol Option 2:
Post your PDSP in a single opaque envelope with no protective marking labelled on the outside to:
PO Box 24274
Melbourne VIC 3001
Submission Protocol Option 3:
Hand deliver your PDSP to:
121 Exhibition Street
Melbourne VIC 3001
Please note: A prior appointment must be made with a member of the Information Security Unit.
PDSPs with a Protective Marking of PROTECTED
Submission Protocol Option 1:
Deliver your PDSP by safe-hand (i.e. delivered in person by an authorised messenger) to:
121 Exhibition Street
Melbourne
Please note:
- A prior appointment must be made with a member of the Information Security Unit
- Ensure the PDSP is secured using a ‘double barrier’ method. For further information, please seek advice from the Information Security Unit.
Submission Protocol Option 2:
Deliver your PDSP by SCEC-endorsed courier to:
121 Exhibition Street
Melbourne
Please note:
- A prior appointment must be made with a member of the Information Security Unit
- Ensure the PDSP is secured using a ‘double barrier’ method. For further information, please seek advice from the Information Security Unit.
PDSPs with a Protective Marking of SECRET
If your PDSP is assessed as containing security classified information as SECRET, please contact us and speak to a member of the Information Security Unit.