SIMPLE BUSINESS CONTINUITY POLICY

Instructions: Keep your policy as brief and to the point as possible.

INTRODUCTION

Explain briefly who your organization is and why the business continuity policy and plan are essential.

POLICY STATEMENT

Explain in concise, simple words the purpose and aims of business continuity planning in your organization.

SCOPE OF POLICY

Describe the extent of the business continuity policy and plan. For example, does the policy apply only to a local office or to all subsidiaries? Is each department responsible for its own plan? What activities and processes are critical to maintain and for which stakeholders?

POLICY

Provide an overview of the aims of business continuity. For example, “We apply business continuity in order to maintain the delivery of products or services and the high-level availability of customer support.”

POLICY PERSONNEL AND LEADERSHIP

Describe who is responsible for the policy. Detail any specific responsibilities or activities concerning the policy. List the names of individuals or any roles that are part of business continuity policy management and planning.

COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION AND
CONSEQUENCES OF NON-COMPLIANCE

Note whether the organization plans to audit for compliance with the plan, whether the plan includes consequences of non-compliance, and whether the plan contains any mitigating elements. Include any details about ISO 22301 compliance or other necessary standards and regulations.

RESOURCES

If necessary, refer to supporting documents or related documents, such as disaster recovery and crisis management policies.

APPENDICES

If necessary, attach related documents or charts and drawings.

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