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Backup Policy
Backup Policy
The Data Backup Policy document establishes the activities that need to be carried out by each
Business Unit, Technology Unit, and Corporate Units (departments) within the organization.
All departments must utilize this methodology to properly backup and store media that contains
critical electronic data records. All electronic records existing on the organization's data
processing systems must be backed up and sent to an offsite location according to Offsite Storage
Requirements of this policy. Retention standards must be defined and put into action to support
business and regulatory requirements.
Table of Content
TERMINOLOGY
ACCOUNTABILITY
A. Purpose
B. Scope
C. Ownership Roles & Responsibilities
D. Data Backup Process
E. Data Backup Types
F. Data Backup Requirements
G. Data Backup Frequency
H. Data Backup Testing
H. Offsite Storage
APPENDIX