ISO 27001 Data Retention Policy Template

What is Data Retention Policy?

The Data Retention Policy gives you a best-practice retention policy with a quick and streamlined way to implement it in less than 15 minutes. It's an instant download, and it'll give your business the proper plan needed to ensure that your company's data is protected.

Data Retention Policy Template Contents

A 25-page long document with important data that you can feel confident using. It has the best practices and information you can use to get your company policy in place. The guide comes with helpful tips and tricks on how to make the most of these records, including how to implement them.

• Document Version Control
• Document Contents
• Purpose
• Scope
• Data Retention Policy
• Principle
• Agreement of Retention Periods
• Record of Retention Periods

• Expiry of Retention Period
• Suspension of Record Disposal in the event of litigation or claims
• Data Retention Schedule
• Card Holder Data Retention
• Human Resources
• Finance
• Health and Safety
• Communication Tools for General Communications

• Information Security and Data Protection
• Customer Data
• Policy Compliance
• Compliance Measurement
• Exceptions
• Non-Compliance
• Continual Improvement

FAQ ❓

➡️ What's format is the policies in?

The policies are properly written in Microsoft Word format so that it is compatible and more accessible for you to use them.

➡️ Are the policies available to download immediately?

On purchasing, you are given immediate access to the policy templates and an implementation guide, which will guide you through the setup with ISO 27001 in no time.

➡️ Can I download a sample to know what I am getting?

Yes, you can download a sample of the documents by selecting download sample from the menu.

➡️ Are all the policies required?

All policies form part of the information security management system and the ISO 27001 implementation. If controls are irrelevant to you, those policies will not be needed immediately.

➡️ Why choose Secureslate for ISO 27001 certification?

Obtaining ISO 27001 certification might be difficult and stressful, but with SecureSlate, it couldn't be simpler. In addition to predefined frameworks, tools, security protocols, and other resources to help you achieve ISO 27001 fast and efficiently. It speeds up the certification process and simplifies the information security lifecycle for you to innovate and grow more quickly.

➡️ What does ISMS stand for?

ISMS stands for "Information Security Management System." It is a documented management structure composed of security controls designed to safeguard resources' confidentiality, availability, and integrity against vulnerabilities and threats. Organizations may secure their confidential, proprietary, and sensitive data from compromise by creating, deploying, administering, and maintaining an ISMS.

➡️ What is ISO 27001 certification?

ISO 27001 is one of the most widely used information security standards. The ISO framework is a set of policies and processes that organizations can utilize. It provides a framework to assist organizations of any size or industry in protecting their information.

➡️ Is ISO 27001 important for me?

The standard is an international standard, expanding the commercial potential for enterprises and people all over the world. A firm can get certified against it and demonstrate to clients and partners that it protects their data. ISO 27001 is easily recognized all around the world because it is an international standard, expanding the commercial potential for enterprises and people.

➡️ Is ISO 27001 documentation required?

Yes, documentation is essential to verify the Information Security Management System's effectiveness. Overall, it provides information security assurance. So many firms are investing in and working with certification bodies to attain ISO 27001-certified information security management systems.

➡️ How do you identify which ISO 27001 policies to include?

The size and needs of your organization will determine which policies you include. There is no right approach, but we at Secureslate have designed a structure that is the most efficient and entirely fits the standard's requirements to acquire a stage 1 certification audit. It caters to the needs of mini start-up businesses, SMEs, and giant enterprises.

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