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Access Review Policy

Periodically review who has access to what.

Type: PolicyTypical time: Monthly or quarterly

Template

  1. Maintain a list of systems, groups, roles, and data locations requiring review.
  2. Assign a resource owner for each access area.
  3. Review active users, service accounts, privileged accounts, and external users.
  4. Remove access that is no longer justified.
  5. Document exceptions, temporary access, and approvals.
  6. Record review date, reviewer, changes made, and unresolved questions.
  7. Repeat on a regular schedule appropriate to risk.

Expected output

Access review record with removed access, exceptions, and next review date.

Use notes

OwnerAssign one person responsible for keeping the template current.
ReviewReview after significant changes, incidents, staffing changes, or tool changes.
RiskAdapt the template to local policies, contractual duties, privacy requirements, and operational risk.