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Data control is the process of governing and managing data. It is a common type of internal control designed to achieve data governance and data management objectives. The following are examples of data controls.
Processes to ensure the accuracy, completeness, credibility and timeliness of data.Capturing logs such that data access can't go unnoticed. Allows incidents to be investigated.Information SecurityProtecting data from unauthorized access, modification, use or deletion. For example, secure authentication, authorization and encryption of data in storage and transit.
The technical owner of a collection of data responsible for its administration.The business owner of a collection of data responsible for its management.Data ControllerThe owner of compliance for a collection of data. Controls access to the data such as an internal request to take a copy of a database.
Segregation of duties as a measure of risk reduction and compliance. For example, different people to approve a request to access a system and those who administer the request. This prevents situations where a single person can be tricked into giving out data.BackupBacking up data in multiple locations and procedures to restore it.
Data RetentionPolicies for data retention and deletion. For example, deleting personal data when you no longer have a legitimate use for it.Deletion & DisposalImplementing data deletion and proper disposal of data storage devices.ComplianceProcesses and procedures that are implemented to comply with regulations.
Managing information security incidents and addressing root cause with processes of incident management and problem management.NotificationsNotification of incidents such as data breaches to business units, executives, government, customers and data subjects as appropriate.
Business ContinuityProcesses to restore access to data in the event of a major disruption such as a disaster.
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