Secure Disposal Policy

This policy outlines the procedures for securely disposing of information assets and equipment to protect sensitive data and maintain compliance with ISO 27001 and NIST CSF standards.

Key components:

• Scope: Covers all organizational data, devices, and media, including both physical and digital assets.
• Data classification: Defines levels of data sensitivity to guide disposal methods.
• Hardware disposal: Requires secure wiping or physical destruction of storage devices before disposal or reuse.
• Media sanitization: Specifies approved methods for clearing, purging, or destroying data on various media types.
• Third-party disposal: Mandates contractual agreements with certified disposal vendors, including chain of custody documentation.
• Cloud data disposal: Ensures proper deletion of data from cloud services upon contract termination.
• Documentation: Requires maintaining records of all disposal activities for audit purposes.
• Employee training: Provides regular education on secure disposal procedures.
• Compliance monitoring: Establishes periodic audits to ensure adherence to the policy.
• Incident response: Outlines procedures for addressing improper disposal incidents.

This policy aligns with ISO 27001's information security management system requirements and NIST CSF's data security and asset management guidelines. It aims to minimize the risk of data breaches and ensure regulatory compliance throughout the data lifecycle.