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Poster, take care! Official Secrets Acts
Poster, take care! you must not lose documents or drawings, see the notice, Official Secrets Acts, it concerns you.
circa 1950
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Media ID 23076740
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Acts Careful Cold Concerns Documents Drawings Information Legal Legislation Lose Notice Official Pointing Regulations Rules Safety Secrets Security Warning
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1. Title: "Take Care! Official Secrets Acts - A Warning from the Past" This evocative poster, dating back to the 1950s, serves as a stark reminder of the importance of protecting sensitive information. The black, grey, and red design, with bold, capitalized text, conveys a sense of urgency and gravity. The image features a hand, with a forefinger pointed up, overlaid on top of documents and drawings. The hand's warning, "Take Care! Official Secrets Acts," is accompanied by the phrase, "it concerns you." During the Cold War era, the Official Secrets Acts were a set of British laws designed to protect sensitive information from being shared with unauthorized individuals. These acts placed a legal duty on individuals to keep certain information confidential, and the consequences of breaching these rules could be severe. The poster's text reinforces the importance of adhering to these laws, urging individuals to "see the notice" and "be careful" with information that could potentially compromise national security. The use of the plural form of "Acts" suggests that this warning applies to a range of legislation, emphasizing the breadth and depth of the regulations in place. This poster is a powerful reminder of the importance of information security, a concern that remains relevant in today's digital age. Its bold design and clear message make it an effective tool for raising awareness and encouraging careful handling of sensitive information. Mary Evans Picture Library/Onslow Auctions Limited, through Mary Evans Prints Online, offers this historic poster for purchase, allowing individuals and organizations to add a piece of Cold War history to their collections while also emphasizing the ongoing importance of information security.
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