The Audit Log Policy is a critical governance document required for organizations operating in Germany to ensure compliance with data protection laws, IT security requirements, and industry regulations. This policy establishes the framework for systematic recording, storage, and monitoring of system activities across the organization's IT infrastructure. It addresses requirements set forth by the EU GDPR, German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), BSI IT-Grundschutz, and relevant industry standards. The policy is essential for maintaining transparent documentation of system activities, supporting incident investigations, demonstrating regulatory compliance, and ensuring proper data handling practices. It should be implemented by organizations processing personal data or operating systems that require audit trails for security or compliance purposes.
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1. Purpose and Scope: Defines the objectives of the audit logging policy and its applicability across systems, applications, and processes
2. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the policy including types of audit logs, security events, and technical terminology
3. Roles and Responsibilities: Outlines the responsibilities of different stakeholders including IT staff, security teams, and system administrators
4. Legal and Regulatory Requirements: Details the compliance requirements from GDPR, BDSG, and other applicable regulations
5. Audit Log Requirements: Specifies what events must be logged, log content requirements, and formatting standards
6. Log Collection and Storage: Defines how logs are collected, stored, and protected, including retention periods
7. Access Control and Security: Specifies who can access audit logs and security measures to protect log integrity
8. Log Review and Monitoring: Establishes procedures for regular log review, monitoring, and alert mechanisms
9. Incident Response Integration: Describes how audit logs are used in incident detection and response
10. Compliance and Reporting: Outlines reporting requirements and compliance verification procedures
1. Cloud Service Provider Requirements: Specific requirements for cloud service providers when cloud systems are used
2. Industry-Specific Logging Requirements: Additional logging requirements for specific industries (e.g., healthcare, financial services)
3. Data Privacy Impact Assessment: Detailed privacy impact assessment for log data when processing sensitive personal information
4. Cross-Border Data Transfer: Requirements for handling audit logs that may be transferred across international borders
5. Third-Party Access Management: Procedures for managing third-party access to audit logs when external auditors or service providers are involved
1. Technical Configuration Standards: Detailed technical specifications for log formats, system configurations, and collection mechanisms
2. Log Retention Schedule: Detailed retention periods for different types of logs based on legal and operational requirements
3. Security Event Categories: Comprehensive list of security events that require logging and their severity levels
4. Audit Log Review Checklist: Checklist for performing regular log reviews and audits
5. Incident Response Procedures: Detailed procedures for using audit logs in incident investigation and response
6. Compliance Mapping Matrix: Matrix mapping log requirements to specific regulatory requirements
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