# Council Decision of 31 March 1992 in the field of security of information systems (92/242/EEC), Division 2.1: Issue

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Security of information systems is the inherent prerequisite for the integrity and trustworthiness of business applications, intellectual property and confidentiality. This leads inevitably to a difficult balance and sometimes choices, between a commitment to free trade and a commitment to securing privacy and intellectual property. These choices and compromises need to be based on a full appreciation of requirements and the impact of possible options for the security of information systems to respond to them.
User requirements imply the security functionalities of information systems interdependent with technological, operational and regulatory aspects. Therefore, a systematic investigation of security requirements for information systems forms an essential part of the development of appropriate and effective measures.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/1992/242/annex/division/1/division/2/division/2.1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-1992-242/annex/division-1/division-2/division-2.1
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