This page contains downloadable resources to assist you in understanding the Victorian Protective Data Security Framework (VPDSF). The documents available on this page are inter-linked and should not be read in isolation. They each form part of a suite of supporting guides and resources on the VPDSF. You can also watch our VPDSF videos for helpful explanations. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Start with our introductory videos if you are new to information security or the VPDSF.
Victorian Protective Data Security Framework
Victorian Protective Data Security Framework
Does the VPDSF apply to your organisation?
Overview of the VPDSF and the 5 step action plan
Glossary of terms used in the VPDSF
Embedding security into your organisation
Victorian Protective Data Security Standards
Victorian Protective Data Security Standards
Posters: Visual representation of the standards
How to read the ‘VPDSS Plan, Do, Check, Act’ visual
Rosetta Stone – core and supplementary
Security management framework (SMF) template
Victorian Information Security Management Collection (Under Review)
The Information Security Management Collection is being updated to reflect the new business impact levels (BIL) and protective markings published in February 2019. Until this updated collection is published, agencies can continue use the current collection but refer to the new BIL table and protective markings published by OVIC.
Information security management collection
Chapter 1 – Appendix A – Sample questions and example information assets
Chapter 1 – Appendix C – Information Asset considerations
Chapter 1 – Appendix D – Suggested Information Management roles and responsibilities
Chapter 2 – Appendix A – Stages of the Information value assessment process
Chapter 2 – Appendix B – VPDSF Business Impact Level (BIL) Table
Chapter 2 – Appendix C – BIL Mobile App
Chapter 3 – Appendix A – Relationship between protective markings
Chapter 3 – Appendix B – Common Protective Markings employed by each State and Territory
Chapter 3 – Appendix C – Ready reckoner: How to select an appropriate protective marking
Sample information asset register template
2019 Protective Markings and Business Impact Levels
VPDSF Business Impact Level Table v2.0
Assurance collection
VPDSS Self assessment template
VPDSF Detailed Protective Data Security Plan template
High-Level Protective Data Security Plans
Attestation and reporting options
Template option 1 – High level PDSP (single organisation)
Template option 2 – High level PDSP (multiple organisations)