When to use this
Use this checklist to verify that archived information can still be read and interpreted for legal, regulatory, or business retention requirements.
Related controls
Checklist
- Archive contents are indexed.
- Required media reader is available or migration plan exists.
- Required software/application version is available.
- Required database or file format documentation is available.
- Encryption keys or credentials are recoverable.
- Integrity of archived media is tested.
- Migration to supported media is planned where needed.
- Legal/records owner confirms retention need.
Review table
| Archive | Retention reason | Media/format | Recovery dependency | Last tested | Gap/action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
- Template
- Iso27001
- Technological controls
- Backup
- Records
Note Metadata
Aliases: Archive Recoverability Checklist
Source: 90 Templates/Long-Term Archive Recoverability Checklist.md