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Research Note

Information and Associated Asset Inventory

Use this to maintain the inventory required by A.5.9 for information and associated assets, including owners, custodians, classification, location, backup/recovery, retention, a...

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Practical use

Use this as a working artifact. Fill it with real owners, dates, decisions, evidence locations, and review status.

Use this to maintain the inventory required by A.5.9 for information and associated assets, including owners, custodians, classification, location, backup/recovery, retention, and disposal status.

Inventory

Asset ID Asset name Asset type Owner Custodian Location/hosting Business value Classification Special requirements Backup/DR Retention/lifespan Status Last reviewed
TBD TBD Information / Hardware / Software / Service / Document / Process / Media TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD Personal data / Regulated / Confidential / None TBD TBD Active / Retired / Disposed TBD

Disposal record

Asset ID Disposal date Disposal method Approved by Performed by Recipient/vendor Evidence location
TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

Maintenance checklist

  • Major information and associated assets are included.
  • Each important asset has an owner.
  • Custodians are assigned where day-to-day operation is delegated.
  • Business value and security classification are recorded.
  • Location or hosting is recorded.
  • Backup and disaster recovery arrangements are recorded.
  • Retention period or lifespan is recorded.
  • Software and licensing details are tracked where relevant.
  • Disposals are recorded.
  • Project, procurement, and change processes update the inventory.
  • Inventory accuracy is checked at least annually.
  • Inventory access is restricted and backed up.