RMO No. 12-2014: Prescribes the Information Asset Classification Guidelines

Key points

1. Aim. The guidelines set a standard way to classify information assets across all online and physical over-the-counter services, whether stored electronically or not.
2. Classification scheme. They include the security classification schema and the security classification process, which covers identifying information assets, identifying owners, and limiting the duration of classification.
3. Basic security controls. They also set basic security controls for handling the BIR’s information assets: filing and marking, reclassification of information, and storage.

Deadlines and effectivity

• Issued February 24, 2014