13Handling approved information and communications technology equipment

#### 13 Handling approved information and communications technology equipment (1) Approved information and communications technology equipment on which a security classified document or national security information is stored may be handled only by an authorised recipient in relation to the document or information for the purpose of the proceeding to which the document or information relates. (2) Except when the approved information and communications technology equipment is being carried or used in court, the authorised recipient may only: (a) if any security classified document or national security information stored on the equipment is assigned the security classification TOP SECRET or Codeword material—handle the equipment in an area approved by the Commonwealth for the purpose of handling documents or information with that security classification; or (b) in any other case—handle the equipment in a discrete area. (3) When handling the approved information and communications technology equipment, the authorised recipient must ensure that any security classified document or national security information stored on the equipment cannot be viewed by any person other than: (a) an authorised recipient in relation to the document or information; or (b) a judicial officer.