IT Security Policy

This IT Security Policy is designed for use by a wide range of organisations and can be used both as a formal IT security policy and as a practical guide to the key IT security measures a business should consider.

It is intended to support compliance with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, while also helping businesses protect their systems, devices, and data more effectively.

The template addresses core IT security issues including anti-malware protection, internet security software, software and operating system updates, physical security for hardware, access privileges, passwords, and wider security procedures.

Built to support day-to-day IT security management

This policy can be a useful working document for businesses that want a structured approach to operating and protecting their IT infrastructure.

Optional references to a Data Protection Officer are included. Where no DPO has been appointed, those references may be adapted or removed, but responsibility for dealing properly with personal data issues, concerns, and breaches should still be clearly assigned.

Flexible drafting options

This template has been updated to cross-refer to a separate Access Control Policy and Anti-Malware Policy.

In each case, the relevant sections offer two approaches: a cross-reference to the more detailed standalone policy, or a shorter set of provisions within this policy where separate documents are not needed.

What the policy covers

• IT department and user responsibilities;
• software security, anti-malware measures, and hardware security;
• access security, passwords, and data storage security;
• data protection, internet and email use, and reporting IT security breaches;
• policy review and implementation.

Related policies

The template also cross-refers to other Simply-Docs policies, including the Data Protection Policy and the Communications, Email, Internet and Social Media Policy.

Those cross-references are optional, but using the documents together is recommended to support the safe and efficient use of IT systems and the handling of data within a business.

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