Government Communications Security Act, 1739

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Government Communications Security Act, 1739

Cortes Federales
Long title	An Act to secure and protect government communications infrastructure, establish emergency broadcast protocols, enhance information security, and for related purposes
Number	1739-103
Introduced by	Deputy Isabella Chen, Deputy from Alduria, (FCP)
Dates
Royal Assent	20.III.1739 AN
Other legislation
Related legislation	Emergency Powers Act, 1739 Military Reform Act, 1739

Legislative history

Status	Date	Tabled By	Vote Outcome
Introduced in the Federal Assembly	10.III.1739 AN	Deputy Isabella Chen
Passed in the Federal Assembly	15.III.1739 AN		598-14
Passed in the Chamber of Peers	18.III.1739 AN		112-10
Royal Assent	20.III.1739 AN

Text

GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY ACT, 1739

Ordered, by the Cortes Federales of Nouvelle Alexandrie,
to be Printed, 1739 AN.

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BE IT ENACTED by the King's Most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Cortes Federales, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:-

PART I
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS

1. CITATION AND COMMENCEMENT.

1. This Act shall be cited as the "Government Communications Security Act, 1739".
2. This Act shall come into force on 1.IV.1739 AN.

2. INTERPRETATION.

1. In this Act:
   1. "Authority" means the Communications Security Authority established under Part II;
   2. "Critical facility" means any facility designated under Schedule 1;
   3. "Emergency broadcast system" means the system established under Part IV;
   4. "Government communications" includes all official communications of the Federation;
   5. "Protected network" means any network designated under Schedule 2;
   6. "Security clearance" means clearance granted under Part III;
   7. "Sensitive information" means information classified under Schedule 3.

3. PURPOSE OF THE ACT.

1. The purpose of this Act is to:
   1. Protect government communications infrastructure;
   2. Establish secure communication protocols;
   3. Implement emergency broadcast systems;
   4. Enhance information security;
   5. Prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information;
   6. Enable rapid response to communication emergencies.

PART II
COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY AUTHORITY

4. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE AUTHORITY.

1. There is hereby established the Communications Security Authority.
2. The Authority shall consist of:
   1. Director-General appointed by the Council of State;
   2. Deputy Directors for each major division;
   3. Technical and administrative staff;
   4. Security personnel.

5. FUNCTIONS OF THE AUTHORITY.

1. The Authority shall:
   1. Protect government communications infrastructure;
   2. Maintain emergency broadcast systems;
   3. Implement security protocols;
   4. Monitor communication networks;
   5. Respond to security breaches;
   6. Coordinate with other agencies;
   7. Train government personnel;
   8. Conduct security audits;
   9. Issue security clearances;
   10. Develop contingency plans.

PART III
SECURITY PROTOCOLS

6. SECURITY CLEARANCE SYSTEM.

1. The Authority shall establish:
   1. Multiple levels of security clearance;
   2. Vetting procedures;
   3. Regular review processes;
   4. Appeal mechanisms.
2. Security clearances shall be required for:
   1. Access to protected networks;
   2. Operation of critical facilities;
   3. Handling of sensitive information;
   4. Emergency broadcast authority.

7. PHYSICAL SECURITY MEASURES.

1. Critical facilities shall maintain:
   1. Access control systems;
   2. Surveillance systems;
   3. Backup power systems;
   4. Emergency protocols;
   5. Security personnel;
   6. Visitor management systems.

8. CYBERSECURITY REQUIREMENTS.

1. Protected networks shall implement:
   1. Encryption protocols;
   2. Access controls;
   3. Intrusion detection;
   4. Regular security audits;
   5. Backup systems;
   6. Recovery procedures.

PART IV
EMERGENCY BROADCAST SYSTEM

9. ESTABLISHMENT OF SYSTEM.

1. There is hereby established the National Emergency Broadcast System.
2. The system shall include:
   1. Primary broadcast facilities;
   2. Backup broadcast facilities;
   3. Mobile broadcast units;
   4. Regional relay stations;
   5. Emergency power systems;
   6. Satellite communications.

10. OPERATION OF SYSTEM.

1. The Authority shall:
   1. Maintain continuous readiness;
   2. Conduct regular tests;
   3. Train operators;
   4. Update procedures;
   5. Coordinate with media outlets;
   6. Maintain equipment.

11. ACTIVATION PROTOCOLS.

1. The system may be activated by:
   1. The King;
   2. The Council of State;
   3. The Authority Director-General;
   4. Other authorized officials.
2. Activation requires:
   1. Proper authentication;
   2. Documentation;
   3. Immediate notification of oversight bodies.

PART V
NETWORK SECURITY

12. PROTECTED NETWORKS.

1. The Authority shall:
   1. Designate protected networks;
   2. Establish security standards;
   3. Monitor network activity;
   4. Investigate breaches;
   5. Maintain backup systems;
   6. Update security protocols.

13. ACCESS CONTROL.

1. Access to protected networks requires:
   1. Proper security clearance;
   2. Authentication credentials;
   3. Authorization codes;
   4. Activity logging;
   5. Regular verification.

14. INFORMATION CLASSIFICATION.

1. Information shall be classified as:
   1. Top Secret;
   2. Secret;
   3. Confidential;
   4. Restricted;
   5. Official.
2. Classification requires:
   1. Proper authority;
   2. Clear justification;
   3. Regular review;
   4. Declassification procedures.

PART VI
REGIONAL COORDINATION

15. REGIONAL CENTERS.

1. The Authority shall establish:
   1. Regional security centers;
   2. Coordination protocols;
   3. Emergency procedures;
   4. Backup facilities.

16. LOCAL AUTHORITIES.

1. Regional and local authorities shall:
   1. Maintain communication security;
   2. Implement prescribed protocols;
   3. Report security incidents;
   4. Coordinate with the Authority.

PART VII
OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY

17. PARLIAMENTARY OVERSIGHT.

1. The Authority shall:
   1. Report quarterly to Parliament;
   2. Submit to parliamentary inquiries;
   3. Provide security briefings;
   4. Respond to oversight committees.

18. AUDITING AND INSPECTION.

1. Regular audits shall:
   1. Assess security measures;
   2. Review procedures;
   3. Identify vulnerabilities;
   4. Recommend improvements.

PART VIII
ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES

19. OFFENSES.

1. It shall be an offense to:
   1. Breach security protocols;
   2. Disclose sensitive information;
   3. Tamper with systems;
   4. Bypass security measures;
   5. Misuse emergency broadcasts.

20. PENALTIES.

1. Offenses shall be punishable by:
   1. Criminal prosecution;
   2. Civil penalties;
   3. Administrative sanctions;
   4. Security clearance revocation.

SCHEDULE 1
CRITICAL FACILITIES

1. Primary Facilities

1. Federal Communications Center
2. National Broadcasting Headquarters
3. Regional Broadcast Centers
4. Emergency Operations Centers
5. Network Control Centers

2. Secondary Facilities

1. Backup Broadcasting Sites
2. Regional Relay Stations
3. Mobile Command Units
4. Data Centers
5. Communications Hubs

SCHEDULE 2
PROTECTED NETWORKS

1. Government Networks

1. Executive Communications Network
2. Military Command Network
3. Diplomatic Communications Network
4. Emergency Services Network
5. Intelligence Network

2. Critical Infrastructure Networks

1. Power Grid Control Network
2. Transportation Control Network
3. Financial Systems Network
4. Healthcare Communications Network
5. Emergency Response Network

SCHEDULE 3
INFORMATION CLASSIFICATION

1. Classification Levels

1. Top Secret
2. Secret
3. Confidential
4. Restricted
5. Official

2. Classification Authority

1. Designation procedures
2. Review requirements
3. Declassification protocols
4. Access restrictions