These instructions cover the learner activity section which can be found on page 4 . This
Lesson Element supports Cambridge Technicals Level 3 in IT.
When distributing the activity section to the learners either as a printed copy or as a
Word file you will need to remove the tutor instructions section.
In this activity learners will be introduced to the 10 information classifications, produce definitions of each and identify examples in particular contexts. They will research issues related to information classification and its possible impact on information management, using news stories and case studies, recording their findings on a template provided by the tutor
Activity 1: 40 minutes
Activity 2: 40 minutes
Activity 3: 40 minutes
ABC – This activity offers an opportunity for English skills development.
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Tutors could introduce this activity by identifying the 10 information classifications and giving an example of each in context:
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sensitive
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non-sensitive
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private
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public
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personal
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business
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confidential
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classified
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partially anonymised
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completely anonymised.
Tutors could ask learners to produce their own definition of each classification. Tutors might decide to let learners work in mixed ability pairs for this exercise.
Tutors could ask learners to identify a few examples of the use each classification (ideally at least three for each).
Tutors should monitor progress and check that each example includes details of the context that it is used in (e.g. my college’s overall sixth form results are public and they are used to compare the overall results with other colleges).
Tutors should make sure that learners record their information in a table, as this could be useful for revision.
Tutors could ask learners to investigate the issues related to information classification and the impact this can have on information management, by reading news stories, watching news reports and studying case studies, such as those produced by the Information
Commissioner’s Office. Tutors should support learners during this research to answer questions, ask questions and to check understanding.
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These resources can be used to source news stories and case studies: http://www.teach-ict.com/news/newsvideos.htm
http://www.teach-ict.com/news/newstopics.htm
https://ico.org.uk/media/for-organisations/training/1043073/ico-secondary-resources-fullpack.pdf
Tutors could provide a template on which learners can record their findings. Tutors should monitor all learners during this, to ensure that all have recorded their findings. Tutors might decide to let learners work in mixed ability pairs for this exercise.
Tutors could facilitate a group discussion/plenary to share all learners’ research findings.
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In this Lesson Element you will learn about the 10 different information classifications. These are used to help organise information. They are used to label information, so that it is treated in the correct way.
You will find examples of each classification and learn about where they are used.
Finally you will learn the impact that these classifications can have on how information is managed. You will have an opportunity to share your research findings with the rest of the group.
Your tutor will introduce this activity by identifying the 10 information classifications and giving examples of each in context:

sensitive

non-sensitive

private

public

personal

business

confidential

classified

partially anonymised

completely anonymised.
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You should ask your tutor any questions that you have, rather than save them for later.
You should now write down your own definition of each classification.
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What does each classification mean?
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Who should it be shared with?
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Does it need to be kept safe?
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Why would it need to be kept safe?
You should identify three examples of the use of each of the 10 information classifications, listed above.
Each of your examples should include details of the context that it is used in (e.g. my college’s overall sixth form results are public and they are used to compare the overall results with other colleges).
You should record your information in a table for use later on, maybe for revision.
You should investigate the issues related to information classification and the impact this can have on information management, by reading news stories, watching news reports and studying case studies, such as those produced by the Info rmation Commissioner’s Office.
Your tutor will provide a template on which you can record your findings.
You can share your research findings to produce a combined resource.
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