Protected A and B information

Protected A and Protected B

Protected A and B classifications are applied to information that if compromised, could cause injury to an individual, organization, or government.

What are the key differences?

Protected A information can be processed (completed, emailed and stored) within CCONet and Cadet365. This includes when accessing CCONet through the Remote Desktop Service. However, on Cadet365 information can only be stored in areas that are not accessible to cadets such as a Staff Team or a Private Channel. It cannot be stored on personal devices or shared with cadets.

Protected B information cannot be processed (completed, emailed or stored) within CCONet or Cadet365. This information can only be processed using the Defence Wide Area Network (DWAN) and transmitted using Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).

Some examples for the CCO

Protected A

• Participation Limitations
• Anaphylaxis Consent Forms
• Adult Staff Performance Evaluations (ASPE)
• CF 98 Report of Injury, Disease or Illness
• CF 1158 Application for Membership
• Medical Employment Limitations (MELs) (for CAF members)
• Financial Documentation including CF 52 General Allowance Claims
• Any documents of a disciplinary nature associated with CATO 15-22
• Reserve Service Statement of Understanding (SOU)

Protected B

• Detailed Health Questionnaires
• Personal Evaluation Reports for CAF
• Members (usually only those on Class B service), or any memos, letters or documents that report on an individual’s performance or capabilities.
• For adult staff, any documents of a disciplinary nature including those associated with remedial measures.
• Significant Incident Reports
• Documents of a personal financial nature
• Canadian Cadet Organizations Civilian
• Instructor - Offer of Employment

This is not an exhaustive list, understanding the designation for a document is a member's responsibility, always ask if you have questions.

Protected Information Dos and Don'ts

• Protected B information cannot be processed, transmitted, or stored within CCONet or on Cadet365.
• Protected A and B information cannot be stored on personal devices, on personal cloud drives, or shared with cadets.
• Protected B information can be processed electronically if you are on DWAN and are transmitting it using PKI.
• Protected B information can be mailed or faxed to the recipient. Always ensure you confirm receipt, and if faxing, that the intended recipient is standing by and ready to receive the document.

What each platform allows:

Information Management and Security is everyone's responsibility!