Critical section? Yes

Security level: Unclassified

Version: 2.1

Version history: 2008-06-24 (tjb) moved from html-based to sql-based.
2009-08-27 (tjb) Added confidentiality statement.

Purpose:
Describe security levels utilized within this document.

Scope:
Applies to all documents utilized by the Polk County Health Center.

Guideline:
Each document is categorized within one of the following categories to maintain security of responders and response activities during a disaster or emergency. These categories roughly follow National Security Guidelines.

UNCLASSIFIED - Unclassified documents are identified by a gray header and can be viewed and shared with the general public without risk of breach of confidentiality or security risks. Unclassified documents may also be identified by lacking one of the headers described below.

CONFIDENTIAL - Confidential documents are identified by a blue header and would cause "damage" to security or breach community confidentiality if released to the general public. Government employees and emergency responders may access confidential documents by completing a request form and receiving a username and password. The request form may be obtained at http://www.polkcountyhealth.net/requestaccess.php.

SECRET - Secret documents are identified by a red header and are not currently used.

TOP SECRET - Top secret documents are identified by a yellow header and would cause "exceptionally grave damage" to security or breach individual confidentiality if released to the general public. Only health department employees may access top secret documents.


CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT
Unauthorized disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of the contents of this document is strictly prohibited. If you have received this document in error, please notify the Polk County Health Center immediately at the following email address emergency@polkcountyhealth.net or by calling (417) 326-7250.

Exceptions:
None.

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