The security design of the Integrated Registration Information System of the Land Registry has been developed based on a comprehensive security risk assessment. The design includes measures for all aspects of system security - authenticity, integrity, confidentiality and availability. These are implemented by deploying leading edge information technology. An independent consultant will be engaged to conduct external security audits of the system periodically. Our aim is to ensure that our clients and customers can

Trust the integrity of the data in the system; Trust the integrity of operations and use of the data; and Trust that the system will be available for use whenever it is needed. In 2002/03, the Land Registry, with our partners and contractors, maintained a high level of availability for existing systems. No security breaches were recorded. No loss of data was encountered.