English: Protective Marking and Asset Control
Welsh: System Marcio Amddiffynnol a Rheoli Asedau
Subject: Cyffredinol
English context: The Protective Marking System is the Government's administrative system to ensure that access to information and other assets is correctly managed and safeguarded to an agreed and proportionate level throughout their lifecycle, including creation, storage, transmission and destruction. The system is designed to support HMG business, and meet the requirements of relevant legislation, international standards and international agreements.