As part of its information management strategy, the government party should establish internal protocols for creating documents. Protocols should include guidance on:
• ensuring the documents accurately reflect discussions etc. and, where the document is not a final document, its stage in the process (for example, drafts);
• ensuring documents that record confidential discussions or information obtained in confidence are appropriately identified;
• ensuring that documents subject to Cabinet in Confidence or legal professional privilege are appropriately identified, and that separate protocols for dealing with such documents are adhered to;
• noting that documents may be subject to a court discovery process or a Freedom of Information request; and
• document naming conventions.