According to the official account of the Ministry of National Security, on February 27, 2024, the Eighth Meeting of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress revised and passed the Law of the People's Republic of China on Guarding State Secrets. Since its revision and promulgation, the Confidentiality Law has provided solid legal protection for building a new era of confidentiality defense, safeguarding national security and interests. However, some people have misconceptions about this, believing that the confidentiality law only concerns "national affairs" and has nothing to do with themselves. In fact, confidentiality management is no small matter, and the defense line of confidentiality cannot be separated from the participation and joint protection of the whole nation. Everyone is a key link. Confidentiality, how can we stay out of it? Each industry has its own details, standards, and requirements, which also contain "key information" related to industry development and even national security. Especially for personnel involved in key fields such as scientific research and development, national economy and people's livelihood, and national defense and military industry, their words and actions may have far-reaching implications and require constant attention to confidentiality. ——In the field of scientific research and development, there may be opportunities to directly access key core technology solutions, experimental data, scientific research achievements, patented processes, undisclosed project information, etc. These sensitive and confidential information run through the entire process and every link of scientific research work, and are related to national competitiveness and long-term development, which must be taken seriously. ——In the field of national economy and people's livelihood, in daily work, one may come into contact with a large number of internal policy documents, decision-making arrangements, and other state secrets and work secrets, which are related to economic operation, social stability, and people's well-being. Once sensitive information is leaked, it may endanger public interests and national security. ——In the field of national defense and military industry, unforgettable combat training, familiar professional military knowledge, and weapons and equipment that accompany us day and night... These precious memories and experiences are personal glory and national secrets that cannot be disclosed. National defense and military industry are strategic barriers to national security, and relevant information directly relates to national sovereignty, security, and development interests. The above-mentioned key areas are the key to confidentiality work, but confidentiality responsibilities are not limited to these. The newly revised Confidentiality Law clearly stipulates that all state organs and armed forces, political parties and people's organizations, enterprises, institutions and other social organizations, as well as citizens, have the obligation to keep secrets. A secret protection plan for confidential personnel - strengthening legal awareness. Deeply study and implement laws and regulations such as the Law of the People's Republic of China on Guarding State Secrets, actively learn the law, have a clear understanding of the law, consciously abide by the law, and be good at using it. Firmly establish the rule of law and bottom line thinking, clarify one's own confidentiality responsibilities, recognize the legal responsibilities and serious consequences of breach of confidentiality, and make legal confidentiality the basic principle of thinking and action. ——Strictly adhere to the bottom line of behavior. Always tighten the confidentiality string and strictly regulate daily words and actions. It is prohibited to copy, extract, disseminate and store secret related information without authorization, not to deal with secret related matters on the Internet, social platforms and non secret related office equipment, not to release and talk about information involving work secrets and sensitive content without authorization, and to eliminate the risk of loss of secrets from the source. ——Take good care of confidential carriers. Strictly implement the requirements for the full process management of confidential carriers, standardize the sending, receiving, transmission, use, storage, and destruction of confidential documents, electronic data, and mobile storage media. Ensure dedicated personnel are responsible for storage at counters and use of specialized machines, strictly preventing the loss, theft, loss of control, or illegal circulation of confidential carriers. ——Implement closed-loop management. Adhere to strict management of personnel involved in classified information, strictly control the on-the-job review, strengthen on-the-job education and training, standardize the procedures for declassification after leaving the post, and achieve closed-loop management from admission to departure. Ensure that every confidential personnel is aware, responsible, and accountable, ensuring that key positions are not vacant and important links are not overlooked. ——Persist in taking preventive measures. Strengthen risk prevention and emergency response awareness, regularly carry out confidentiality self-examination and self correction, timely discover and eliminate security risks. Once leakage clues and risk situations are discovered, they should be reported immediately and disposal measures should be taken quickly, truly achieving early detection, early prevention, and early remediation, and minimizing security risks to the greatest extent possible. (New Society)