ISO 27001 Annex A 5.5 is about a company keeping in touch with important authorities. The main goal is to make sure information about security flows the right way between the company and groups like law enforcement or government bodies. This helps a company stay safe and follow the law.
What to Do
To meet this rule, a company should:
- Make a List: Write down a list of all the authorities they might need to talk to. This could be utility companies, the police, fire departments, or groups that watch over data privacy.
- Know When to Call: Figure out when to contact these groups. This is often during a security event or when they have to follow a new rule.
- Create a Plan: Have a clear plan for how to contact each group. This plan should be part of their main security and disaster plans.
- Keep it Current: Make sure the list of contacts is always up to date.
What an Auditor Will Check
An auditor will check if you have a list of authorities you might contact. They will also look for a plan on how you would contact them. They might also check to see if you have contacted them in the past when needed.
Common Mistakes
- Not registering with the right data protection group.
- Not having a list of authorities.
- Having old or wrong contact information.
This video can help you understand more about this topic: ISO 27001 Annex A 5.5 Contact With Authorities Explained. It explains what the clause means and how to carry it out.