The Audit Logging Policy serves as a critical governance document for organizations operating in Austria, establishing mandatory requirements for system logging and monitoring activities. This policy is essential for ensuring compliance with EU GDPR, the Austrian Data Protection Act (DSG), and other relevant regulations while maintaining system security and operational transparency. The document provides comprehensive guidance on audit log generation, storage, protection, and review processes, taking into account Austrian-specific requirements for employee monitoring and data protection. It should be implemented when organizations need to establish or update their audit logging practices, particularly in response to regulatory requirements or security needs.
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1. Purpose and Scope: Defines the objectives of the audit logging policy and its applicability across the organization
2. Definitions: Defines technical terms, audit log types, and key concepts used throughout the policy
3. Roles and Responsibilities: Outlines who is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and reviewing audit logs
4. Audit Log Requirements: Specifies what events must be logged, log content requirements, and formatting standards
5. Log Collection and Storage: Details how logs are collected, stored, and protected, including retention periods
6. Access Control and Security: Defines who can access audit logs and security measures to protect log integrity
7. Log Review and Monitoring: Establishes procedures for regular log review, monitoring, and alert mechanisms
8. Incident Response: Procedures for handling suspicious activities detected through audit logs
9. Compliance and Reporting: Outlines compliance requirements and reporting procedures
10. Policy Review and Updates: Specifies frequency and process for policy review and updates
1. Industry-Specific Requirements: Additional logging requirements for specific industries (e.g., healthcare, financial services)
2. Cloud Services Logging: Specific requirements for cloud-based services and third-party platforms
3. Employee Monitoring Guidelines: Specific guidelines when logs include employee activity monitoring
4. Cross-Border Data Transfers: Requirements for handling audit logs containing data transferred outside Austria
5. Automated Log Analysis: Procedures for automated log analysis and AI-based monitoring tools
1. Appendix A: Event Logging Matrix: Detailed matrix of events that must be logged by system type
2. Appendix B: Log Format Specifications: Technical specifications for log formats and required fields
3. Appendix C: Retention Schedule: Detailed retention periods for different types of audit logs
4. Appendix D: Review Checklist: Checklist for periodic audit log reviews
5. Appendix E: Incident Response Templates: Templates for documenting and responding to log-related incidents
6. Appendix F: Compliance Mapping: Mapping of policy requirements to relevant regulations and standards
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