DM-17—Secure Disposal of Media: Testing

>Control Description

Organization tests sanitization procedures and equipment annually for effectiveness.

Theme

Process

Type

Detective

Policy/Standard

Data Management Policy

>Implementation Guidance

1. Ensure that a process is defined and documented for testing of sanitization procedures. 2. Ensure that the sanitization procedures are tested annually and appropriate records are maintained.

>Testing Procedure

1. Inspect and validate that a process is defined and documented for testing of sanitization procedures. 2. Validate whether the sanitization procedures were tested annually.