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Audit Retention Policy
"Need to draft an Audit Retention Policy for our Vienna-based financial services firm that complies with Austrian banking regulations, includes specific provisions for digital record keeping, and will be implemented by March 2025 across our three subsidiary companies."
1. Purpose and Scope: Defines the objectives of the policy and its application across the organization
2. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the policy including types of audit records, retention periods, and responsible parties
3. Legal Framework: References to relevant Austrian legislation and regulatory requirements affecting record retention
4. Roles and Responsibilities: Outlines the responsibilities of different stakeholders in managing audit records
5. Record Categories: Categorization of different types of audit records and their respective retention requirements
6. Retention Periods: Detailed requirements for how long different types of audit records must be retained
7. Storage and Security: Requirements for secure storage of audit records, including both physical and electronic records
8. Access Controls: Procedures for controlling and monitoring access to audit records
9. Destruction Procedures: Procedures for secure destruction of audit records after retention period expires
10. Compliance and Monitoring: Procedures for ensuring compliance with the policy and conducting regular reviews
1. International Requirements: Include when organization operates across multiple jurisdictions to address international retention requirements
2. Industry-Specific Requirements: Include for organizations in regulated industries (banking, insurance, etc.) with additional retention requirements
3. Electronic Systems and Tools: Include when specific software or systems are used for audit record retention
4. Business Continuity: Include procedures for protecting audit records in disaster recovery situations
5. Privacy and Data Protection: Include detailed GDPR compliance measures when audit records contain personal data
6. Cloud Storage Requirements: Include when organization uses cloud storage for audit records
7. Special Categories of Records: Include when organization handles special audit records requiring different retention periods
1. Schedule A - Retention Period Matrix: Detailed matrix showing retention periods for different categories of audit records
2. Schedule B - Document Destruction Form: Template form for documenting the destruction of audit records
3. Schedule C - Access Authorization Form: Template for requesting and approving access to audit records
4. Schedule D - Compliance Checklist: Checklist for regular compliance reviews of retention procedures
5. Appendix 1 - Legal References: Detailed references to relevant Austrian legislation and regulatory requirements
6. Appendix 2 - System Procedures: Technical procedures for electronic record management systems
7. Appendix 3 - Contact List: List of key contacts responsible for audit record management
Authors
Banking and Financial Services
Insurance
Manufacturing
Retail
Healthcare
Technology
Professional Services
Energy
Telecommunications
Real Estate
Transportation and Logistics
Construction
Education
Non-Profit Organizations
Public Sector
Internal Audit
Compliance
Legal
Finance
Information Technology
Records Management
Risk Management
Quality Assurance
Operations
Human Resources
Information Security
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Compliance Officer
Internal Audit Director
External Auditor
Records Manager
Compliance Manager
Legal Counsel
Risk Manager
Finance Director
IT Security Manager
Data Protection Officer
Quality Assurance Manager
Operations Manager
Department Head
Controller
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