Manage Data

Effective data management requires identifying data requirements. The data management process also includes the establishment of effective procedures to manage the media library, backup and recovery of data, and proper disposal of media. Effective data management helps ensure the quality, timeliness and availability of business data.

Business Requirements for Data Management

Verify that all data expected for processing are received and processed completely, accurately and in a timely manner, and all output is delivered in accordance with business requirements. Support restart and reprocessing needs.

Storage and Retention Arrangements

Define and implement procedures for effective and efficient data storage, retention and archiving to meet business objectives, the organization’s security policy and regulatory requirements.

There are no PSGs published for this topic; however, the topic is under review for future PSGs

Media Library Management System

Define and implement procedures to maintain an inventory of stored and archived media to ensure their usability and integrity.

Disposal

Define and implement procedures to ensure that business requirements for protection of sensitive data and software are met when data and hardware are disposed or transferred.

Backup and Restoration

Define and implement procedures for backup and restoration of systems, applications, data and documentation in line with business requirements and the continuity plan.

There are no PSGs published for this topic; however, the topic is under review for future PSGs

Security Requirements for Data Management

Define and implement policies and procedures to identify and apply security requirements applicable to the receipt, processing, storage and output of data to meet business objectives, the organization’s security policy and regulatory requirements.