Article 40 Evacuation and destruction of RESTREINT UE/EU RESTRICTED information in an emergency

The Head of Department shall develop, approve and if necessary activate emergency evacuation and destruction plans to safeguard RESTREINT UE/EU RESTRICTED information that is at significant risk of falling into unauthorised hands during a crisis. In order of priority, and depending on the nature of the emergency, consideration shall be given to:

1. (1)

   moving EUCI to an alternative safe place, where possible an Administrative or Secured Area within the same building;

2. (2)

   evacuating EUCI to an alternative safe place, where possible an Administrative or Secured Area in a different building, where possible, a Commission building;

3. (3)

   destroying EUCI, where possible using the approved means of destruction.

When emergency plans have been activated, priority shall be given to moving or destroying higher levels of information first.

The operational details of emergency evacuation and destruction plans shall themselves be classified as RESTREINT UE/EU RESTRICTED.