template

Clean Desk and Clear Screen Policy

by
Alex Denne
Alex Denne
Oct, 31 2022

When to use this template

Use this Clean Desk and Clear Screen Policy template and remove the need to have a separate Clean Desk Policy and Clear Screen Policy. The clean desk policy will encourage employees in your organisation to reduce the threat of a security incident and of information loss. Further, a cleared screen helps to ensure that confidential information is not viewed on employee devices by unauthorised persons while away from their desk.

Key issues covered in this template

  • Geographical scope of policy

  • Storage of keys

  • ISMS manager responsibilities

  • Clear desk principles

  • Password creation and cryptographic controls

What to watch out for

  • A clear screen and clean desk policy are necessary for ISO 27001/17799 compliance

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Alex Denne

Alex Denne

@alexdenne
Genie AI Team

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Technology
28%
Consultancy
13%
Legal Services
10%
Finance
9%
Education
6%
Other
4%
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing
3%
Real Estate
3%
Consumer, Public & Health Services
3%
Energy
3%
Media
3%
Manufacturing
2%
Insurance
2%
Sport & Entertainment
2%
Wholesale
2%
Mining
2%
Public Administration
2%
Construction
2%
Transport
1%

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Alex Denne

Use this Clean Desk and Clear Screen Policy template and remove the need to have a separate Clean Desk Policy and Clear Screen Policy. The clean desk policy will encourage employees in your organisation to reduce the threat of a security incident and of information loss. Further, a cleared screen helps to ensure that confidential information is not viewed on employee devices by unauthorised persons while away from their desk.

Additional information

Business categories

Business activities

Contract type

Relevant sectors

Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing

Mining

Construction

Transport

Wholesale

Manufacturing

Energy

Retail

Finance

Real Estate

Consumer, Public & Health Services

Media

Insurance

Legal Services

Education

Technology

Sport & Entertainment

Consultancy

Public Administration

Other

Relevant company sizes

1 - 3

20 - 49

250 - 999

4 - 19

50 - 249

1000 +

Governing law

England and Wales

Language

English UK

Gender neutral

Yes