Information Security Policy
An Information Security Policy outlines the management of information within your business.
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Last updated October 16, 2024
Under 10 minutes
Suitable for Australia
Written by
Edwin Montoya Zorrilla
Reviewed by
Damin Murdock
Document Overview
An Information Security Policy outlines the management of information within your business. This agreement can apply to employees, contractors, volunteers, vendors, and anyone else who may have any access to systems, software, and hardware. An Information Security Policy is essential to clarify your information procedures and govern how employees are to handle your physical documents. An Information Security Policy identifies threats to your information assets and explains how they can be protected. This policy is also designed to help your employees or contractors understand their role in protecting sensitive information.
The Legal Risk Score of a Information Security Policy Template
Our legal team have marked this document as medium risk considering:
- The policy has some specific and some general requirements.
- If the procedures in this policy are not followed in the context of an actual or potential security breach, it could create liability for the organisation.
- The policy can be modified at any time.
Information Security Policy Checklist
Complete your free Information Security Policy with our checklist
Keep the document readily available and accessible
The organisation should ensure that this policy is available and accessible to its employees at any time.
Use this Information Security Policy If:
- You want to protect your business from online attacks and breaches
- You want to inform employees or contractors about how to handle sensitive information and infrastructure
- Your business owns or leases any information assets
What does this Information Security Policy cover?
- Password Requirements
- Email Security
- Physical documents
- Device Security
- Transferring Data
- Working Remotely
- Security requirements
- Disciplinary Action
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