Records Management Policy

CIAO ESSENTIAL — POLICY
C-AO/POL/CAO-360:2026 PUBLIC
Records Management Policy
CAO-300 Privacy sub-policy (CAO-360) — auto-drafted, pending panel review
Date Issued  22 June 2026
Review Date  22 June 2027
Cite as: CIAO Standard. (2026). Records Management Policy. v1.1.3.7. C-AO/POL/CAO-360:2026. www.c-ao.com

1 · Purpose

This policy establishes the requirements for records management policy within the CAO-300 Privacy. 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-360 Policy Controls

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The organisation shall establish, implement and maintain a coherent and effective approach to records management, giving effect to the organisational control objectives set out below.

CCPAGDPRISO/IEC 27018ISO/IEC 27701PIPEDAPOPIASOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act)UK GDPR

3.1 · CAO-361 Records of Processing

The organisation shall establish, implement and maintain effective Records of Processing, giving effect to the organisational controls set out below.

CCPAGDPRISO/IEC 27701PIPEDAPOPIAUK GDPR

3.1.x · CAO-361 Organisational Controls

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3.2 · CAO-362 Records Retention and Documentation

The organisation shall establish, implement and maintain effective Records Retention and Documentation, giving effect to the organisational controls set out below.

ISO/IEC 27018POPIASOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act)

3.2.x · CAO-362 Organisational Controls

Essential taster — a preview of the Professional depth for this high-density control area.

Professional tier required. The organisational control objectives that decompose this area, and the technical controls beneath them, are revealed at Professional tier and above. Log in or view options ↗

4 · Roles & responsibilities

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.

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