A policy for the protection of company-sensitive information must clearly outline the types of information that require protection and the measures employees should follow to safeguard it. The policy ensures consistency and compliance by providing specific guidelines.

Specific Identification of Protected Information:

Clearly define categories of sensitive information (e.g., trade secrets, financial data, customer information).

Include examples to help employees understand what qualifies as sensitive.

Compliance and Legal Framework:

Align the policy with relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and industry standards.

Specify consequences for non-compliance.

Employee Responsibilities:

Provide actionable guidelines for handling, storing, and sharing sensitive information.

Encourage reporting of suspected breaches or violations.

Periodic Training and Awareness:

Ensure employees are trained on identifying and protecting sensitive information.

A: While nondisclosure agreements are important, they are supplementary to the policy.

B: Identifying levels of sensitivity is useful but secondary to providing actionable guidelines.

C: Non-competitive statements are unrelated to information protection policies.

Key Elements of an Information Protection Policy:Why Other Options Are Incorrect:ASIS CPP® References:

Domain 4: Information SecurityEmphasizes clear policies for protecting sensitive information.

Domain 7: Legal AspectsHighlights the importance of policies in ensuring compliance and addressing legal obligations.