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Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) statement on publication of The National Archives' Information Management Assessment
           

report. The National Archives carried out an Information Management assessment of DCMS


in March 2017. The final report is published today. DCMS was honest, transparent


and open in its approach to this assessment, which recognises our 'good practice' in

 
the way we protect our information, particularly the Department's approach to


governance.

We acknowledge that the report has identified areas where we can


improve further and this is progressing well already through our published action


plan.

This focuses on improving approaches to information risk management,


information asset management and the technology environment, ensuring it supports

 
 
legislative and business requirements in the digital age. Our action plan ensures we


continue to manage and protect our information appropriately, which is critical to


DCMS and our sponsorship of the new Data Protection Bill. Our collaborative relationship with The National Archives continues as we improve


the way we manage our information.