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.
If you need information security assistance, or have any questions or queries please email at security@ovic.vic.gov.au, or contact the OVIC enquiries team.
Start with our introductory videos if you are new to information security or the VPDSF.
Victorian Protective Data Security Framework
The Victorian Protective Data Security Framework (VPDSF 2.0) can be found here.
Alternatively download the VPDSF V.20 as a PDF or Word document.
Please note: The VPDSF V2.0 was published on 26 February 2020
Victorian Protective Data Security Standards
Download a copy of the Victorian Protective Data Security Standards here.
Please note: With the introduction of the updated Victorian Protective Data Security Standards v2.0 (VPDSS), some reference material has been archived. This material is still available upon request. To receive a copy of any archived material, please contact the Information Security Unit by emailing security@ovic.vic.gov.au.
Practitioner Guides
Download our practitioner guides below:
Identifying and Managing Information Assets V2.0
Assessing the Security Value of Public Sector Information V2.0
- Protective Markings Flowchart (Ready Reckoner) and Mapping Old to New Protective Markings V2.1
- User Guide – Handling Protectively Marked Information V2.0
Agency reporting obligations
Overview
Submission Process
PDSP and Attestation Submission Options (including form)
Incident Notification
Overview and notification process
Additional Resources and Templates:
Information sheets:
Guiding Principles in PDF or Word
Partnering Entities in PDF or Word
Multiple Organisation Reporting Process V1.0 in PDF or Word
Protective Data Security Plan Submission Workflow in PDF or Word
Local Government Obligations Under Part 4 of the PDP Act 2014 V1.0 (November 2019)
VPDSS 2.0 to V1.0 Mapping (V1.0)
OVIC Information Security Incident Notification Scheme V1.0
Top Questions for the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) members
Does the VPDSF apply to your organisation?
Overview of the VPDSF and the 5 step action plan
Security management framework (SMF) template