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ISO 27001 (2022): Full
6.5: Responsibilities after termination or change of employment

Requirement description

Clear information security responsibilities and duties should be defined for personnel and other involved parties, ensuring their comprehension and enforcement even after employment termination or contract change. This safeguards the organization's interests during transitions in employment or contractual arrangements. The management of termination or change in employment should specify which information security responsibilities remain applicable post-termination.

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ISO 27001 (2022): Full

6.5: Responsibilities after termination or change of employment

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Defining cyber security responsibilities and tasks in employment contracts
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Personnel security
Cyber security in contracts
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Defining cyber security responsibilities and tasks in employment contracts
1. Task description

The employment contracts specify the responsibilities of the employee and the organization for cyber security.

Contracts should include e.g.:

  • the employee's legal responsibilities and rights, such as those related to copyright or data protection law
  • the employee's responsibility for following the instructions, e.g. related to the use of hardware and data and the classification of information
  • the employee's or temporary employee's responsibility for processing information received from other companies or other parties
  • measures if the employee or temporary worker violates the safety requirements of the organization
  • continuing obligations after termination of employment
Informing about cyber security responsibilities that continue after employment relationship has ended
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Personnel security
Changes in employment relationships
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Informing about cyber security responsibilities that continue after employment relationship has ended
1. Task description

The employment contract should distinguish between cyber security responsibilities and obligations that remain in force after the termination of the employment relationship. The employee should also be reminded of these at the end of the employment relationship to ensure compliance.

Training personnel with a changed role
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Personnel security
Cyber security training
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Training personnel with a changed role
1. Task description

Training arranged before granting access rights applies not only to new employees but also to those who move to new tasks or roles, especially when the data systems used by the person and the security requirements related to the job role change significantly with the change of job role. The training is arranged before the new job role becomes active.

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