The Audit Log Retention Policy serves as a critical governance document for organizations operating under Dutch jurisdiction, establishing mandatory requirements for the preservation and management of system, security, and operational audit logs. This policy becomes necessary when organizations need to ensure compliance with Dutch and EU regulations, particularly the GDPR (AVG), Dutch Archives Act, and industry-specific requirements. It defines retention periods, security controls, and handling procedures for audit logs, which are essential for maintaining regulatory compliance, supporting incident investigations, and demonstrating proper data governance. The policy addresses various types of audit logs, including system access logs, security event logs, data modification logs, and user activity logs, while ensuring alignment with Dutch legal requirements for business records retention.
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1. Purpose and Scope: Defines the purpose of the policy and its scope of application within the organization
2. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the policy including types of audit logs, retention periods, and technical terminology
3. Legal Framework: Outlines the legal and regulatory requirements that govern the retention of audit logs
4. Audit Log Categories: Defines and classifies different types of audit logs covered by the policy
5. Retention Requirements: Specifies the retention periods for different categories of audit logs
6. Collection and Storage: Details how audit logs are collected, stored, and protected
7. Access Control: Specifies who has access to audit logs and under what circumstances
8. Security Measures: Outlines security controls protecting audit log integrity and confidentiality
9. Disposal Procedures: Details procedures for secure disposal or deletion of audit logs
10. Roles and Responsibilities: Defines who is responsible for various aspects of audit log management
11. Compliance Monitoring: Describes how compliance with the policy is monitored and enforced
12. Review and Updates: Specifies how often the policy is reviewed and updated
1. Industry-Specific Requirements: Additional requirements for regulated industries such as financial services or healthcare
2. International Data Transfer: Requirements for organizations operating across multiple jurisdictions
3. Emergency Access Procedures: Special procedures for accessing audit logs during emergencies
4. Compliance Frameworks: Specific requirements for frameworks like ISO 27001, SOC 2, etc.
5. Technical Integration: Details about integration with existing systems and tools
6. Backup and Recovery: Specific procedures for backup and recovery of audit logs
7. Vendor Management: Requirements for third-party vendors handling audit logs
1. Retention Period Schedule: Detailed matrix of retention periods for different types of audit logs
2. Technical Requirements: Technical specifications for audit log collection, format, and storage
3. Access Control Matrix: Detailed matrix of roles and their access rights to different types of audit logs
4. Security Controls Checklist: Detailed checklist of required security controls for audit log protection
5. Compliance Checklist: Checklist for verifying compliance with the policy
6. Incident Response Procedures: Detailed procedures for handling audit log-related security incidents
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