1 · Purpose
This policy establishes the requirements for business continuity and disaster recovery policy within the CAO-600 Technology Platform Operations. It gives effect, in a single harmonised instrument, to the control objectives upon which recognised standards converge for this area.
2 · Scope
This policy applies to all information, systems, services, personnel and third parties within the scope of the management system.
3 · Policy statements
3.x · CAO-620 Policy Controls
The organisation shall establish, implement and maintain a coherent and effective approach to business continuity and disaster recovery, giving effect to the organisational control objectives set out below.
3.1 · CAO-621 Business Continuity Management
The organisation shall establish, implement and maintain effective Business Continuity Management, giving effect to the organisational controls set out below.
3.1.x · CAO-621 Organisational Controls
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3.2 · CAO-622 Disaster Recovery
The organisation shall establish, implement and maintain effective Disaster Recovery, giving effect to the organisational controls set out below.
3.2.x · CAO-622 Organisational Controls
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3.3 · CAO-623 Continuity of Security
The organisation shall establish, implement and maintain effective Continuity of Security, giving effect to the organisational controls set out below.
3.3.x · CAO-623 Organisational Controls
4 · Roles & responsibilities
- Governing body — approves this policy and oversees its effectiveness.
- Executive management — allocates resources and assigns control ownership.
- Control owners — implement, operate and evidence the controls in their area.
- All personnel & third parties — comply with this policy within their role.
5 · Compliance, monitoring & review
Compliance with this policy is mandatory. This policy is reviewed at least annually, or upon significant change to the threat, regulatory or technological environment. Exceptions require documented risk acceptance by the accountable owner.