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ISO27001 states that “Clear desk rules for papers and removable storage media and clear screen rules for information processing facilities shall be defined and appropriately enforced.” (A7.7 – Clear desk and clear screen).

 

Leaving documents around on your desk or in your work area that contain confidential or personal information, creates opportunities for unauthorised access, loss or destruction. Anyone passing your desk can see what you’re working on, and could easily take a copy of the information (using a mobile phone), or simply remember what they’ve seen.

 

A clear desk ensures that information is protected from prying eyes or casual observers. It also protects the information from unintentional damage and destruction too.

 

But what about Clear Screens?

Sitting on a train, as we frequently do, we are often shocked (but not surprised) at how much information we see while watching people working on their mobile phones, tablets, or laptops. Sometimes travellers will leave their device and go to the toilets or buffet car for a snack, leaving their device unattended and unlocked.

 

Having a clear screen policy means that you are setting your expectations related to these devices which might be left unattended for any period of time.

 

About our policies

This policy is written with the end-user in mind. It is not complicated, and it is written in 'plain english'.  It's important to note that ISO27001 mandates key policies (where a control has been selected), but it does NOT mandate that the policies are BORING! 

 

Keep the audience in mind. Don't reveal too much in your policies (i.e. don't mention specific technologies, as these may change over time.

 

Keep. It. Simple.

Clear Desk and Clear Screen Policy

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    Of course, we can't really stop you... But are you that kind of person? We don't think you are. So if you want to tell people about your new found super power of ISO27001-Awesomeness, great... just don't give it away for free!

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