improve? 
 Review existing policies to ensure that information 
risks are adequately reflected and mitigated 
Management of information risk.  FCO will comply with the law and sustain its reputation. 
 Review governance: clarify lines of accountability at 
all levels and monitor regularly 
 Re-energise existing networks (Information Asset 
Owners, Information Management Officers etc) to provide local source of information management 
advocacy, expertise and assurance 
 Ensure that all staff understand their responsibilities.  Conduct an audit of FCO digital information assets  Revise the existing FCO Information Asset Register to 
reflect the findings of the audit, and update it annually. 
Oversight and management of information assets.   Ensure that FCO knows what information it holds, and that asset owners understand their responsibilities. 
 Continue working with The National Archives (TNA) to 
examine ways of improving the effectiveness of records management processes 
Access to FCO records and information by the public. Underline FCO's commitment to Transparency.    
 Continue regular engagement with external 
stakeholders regarding FCO records review and release, including themed releases 
 Ensure we meet public deadlines for records release  Ensure appropriate representation from Transparency 
Unit on IT and Knowledge programme boards; implement improved Search function across FCO information systems. 
 Ensure that planned procurement of new information 
systems fully meets future business requirements for digital records management 
 Ensure that our existing digital records are ready for 
Management of digital information, including legacy information.   FCO will be in a better place for transferring digital records to TNA in 2017. 
review in 2017. 
 Revise and improve intranet guidance on information 
and records management, and issue regular reminders to staff, especially when guidance is updated  
 Recognise and reward good practice through the 
FCO staff knowledge and capability.  Ensure that all staff receive the training and guidance they need in order to carry out their information management responsibilities. 
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