⚙ Protocol 005 · Data Security & Audit
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Protocol 005 ● ACTIVE Foundational · Light Verification · Green Security

Data
Security & Audit

"Encryption at rest. TLS in flight. Annual audit. Quarterly pen-test. Immutable log."

All client data, supplier data, and dPRN records are encrypted at rest (AES-256) and in transit (TLS 1.3). Truth Ledger entries are SHA-256 sealed. Annual external audit, quarterly internal pen-test, monthly access review. Every read of regulated data is logged.

Sealed: 12 April 2024 · Owner: Information Security Officer · Red Team · Weight: Foundational · Light
AES-256
At rest
TLS 1.3
In flight
4×/yr
Pen-tests
Signature Diagram · STACK L5 · Apex L4 · Steward L3 · Builder L2 · Operator L1 · Foundation
📝 Real Example · Numbers · Names
In the field
Q1 2026 audit conducted 04-08 March by external firm. 47 controls tested. 0 critical findings. 2 medium (action plan filed). 12 low (closed within 30 days). Annual report filed with Sovereign 12 March 2026. Cost £8,400.
▸ Triggers · When This Fires
  • New client onboarded (data ingress)
  • Quarterly audit window opens
  • Suspected breach event detected
⚠ Consequence · If Broken

A breach without these controls means GDPR fines (up to 4% turnover), client litigation, regulator investigation, and reputational collapse. The £450 floor cannot survive a data scandal.

IS
Sovereign Owner · Accountable
Information Security Officer · Red Team
Sealed 12 April 2024
Status
ACTIVE
💷 Revenue Streams · What This Protocol Earns
🚪 Gateways · Where This Protocol Operates
🌐ICO (ext) 🌐External Auditor (ext)
⚙️ Sovereign Jobs · Roles This Protocol Generates
Data Security Auditor
Conduct quarterly audits of all data stores against sovereign security standards.
SHA-256 Seal Custodian
Maintain the SHA-256 sealing infrastructure and verify all sealed records on demand.
Breach Response Coordinator
Lead the incident response team in the event of a data breach and issue a sealed breach log.
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Data Security & Audit
Open. Inviting. First principles.
All client data, supplier data, and dPRN records are encrypted at rest (AES-256) and in transit (TLS 1.3). Truth Ledger entries are SHA-256 sealed. Annual external audit, quarterly internal pen-test, monthly access review. Every read of regulated data is logged.
HANDSHAKE — witnesses
Handshake sealed.