| Maintaining a reliable, accessible registration system is the primary 
          function of the Land Registry. We have been utilising modern information 
          technology to increase the security, accuracy and accessibility of land 
          records. The security design of the Integrated Registration Information 
          System of the Land Registry is based on a comprehensive security risk 
          assessment. Leading edge technologies for authenticity, integrity, confidentiality 
          and availability have been deployed. To meet world class security standards, 
          the Land Registry commissions external independent consultants to conduct 
          security audits of the system regularly. Our aim is to ensure that our 
          customers and the community 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 2003/04, 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. |