Abstract: An electronic security information management method and recording medium using an IC card to prevent data leaks by a dishonest third party who is carrying, a secret data recorded on an information processing apparatus, such as a computer, integrated circuit card, floppy disk, or other recording medium to the outside of an organization. The electronic security information management method and recording medium can deter the use of the data copied to a recording medium by the dishonest third party and will also record and allow for later inspection the processes used for copying the data to the recording medium.