(b) IT Security
The Land Registry strives to maintain the security of its computer systems by full compliance with the Governments IT security requirements and ongoing implementation of improvement measures with reference to the best practices in the IT industry. The following measures were taken in 2010/11:
- engaged independent IT security consultant to conduct IT security risk assessment and security audit on the new search system in 2010 and implemented improvement measures pursuant to the audit recommendations to ensure delivery of secure and stable online services;
- conducted regular IT security audits on our IT systems in 2010 to ensure proper protection of the IT systems;
- circulated departmental policy and guidelines on IT security periodically to reinforce staff understanding on the importance of information security and personal data protection; and
- arranged an in-house refresher course to raise the awareness of IT security among staff.