AU-3(3)—Limit Personally Identifiable Information Elements
PRIVACY
>Control Description
Limit personally identifiable information contained in audit records to the following elements identified in the privacy risk assessment: ⚙organization-defined elements.
>Cross-Framework Mappings
>Supplemental Guidance
Limiting personally identifiable information in audit records when such information is not needed for operational purposes helps reduce the level of privacy risk created by a system.
>Related Controls
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of AU-3(3) (Limit Personally Identifiable Information Elements)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring AU-3(3)?
- •How frequently is the AU-3(3) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What training or awareness programs ensure personnel understand their responsibilities related to AU-3(3)?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce AU-3(3) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement AU-3(3)?
- •How is AU-3(3) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce AU-3(3) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of AU-3(3)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate AU-3(3) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of AU-3(3) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate AU-3(3) compliance?
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