Information and communication technologies are provided by the Department to enable employees and authorised third parties to satisfactorily perform their duties. It is recognised that the associated information, physical equipment, infrastructure and software is at risk of accidental or intentional loss, unauthorised manipulation or unauthorised disclosure. This policy authorises security controls to address those risks.

This framework supports the Department’s Managing a Breach of the Public Sector Standard Claims policy.

The Department registers home educators and evaluates their educational programs and children’s progress.