Data Risk Assessment Checklist
Evaluate your organization's data risk profile with this structured assessment. All questions are designed to help you identify gaps and improve your data security posture.
Which best describes your organization's current data access controls?
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Strict role-based access
Basic access restrictions
Minimal or ad-hoc controls
No formal access controls
Is sensitive data encrypted at rest and in transit?
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Yes, always
Partially (some systems only)
No, not currently
Not sure
How frequently are data backups performed?
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Daily or more often
Weekly
Monthly
Rarely or never
Which of the following data risks are you currently monitoring? (Select all that apply)
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Unauthorized access
Data loss or corruption
External sharing
Insider threats
Phishing or malware
Other
Rate your organization's incident response preparedness.
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Not prepared
1
2
3
4
Fully prepared
5
1 is Not prepared, 5 is Fully prepared
Have all employees received data security awareness training in the past 12 months?
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Yes, all employees
Some employees
No
Not sure
How is data shared with third-party vendors?
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Through secure, approved channels only
Occasionally via email or file sharing
No formal process
Not applicable
Which best describes your data retention and deletion policy?
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Documented and enforced
Documented but not enforced
No formal policy
Not sure
How often are data risk assessments conducted?
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At least annually
Every 2-3 years
Less frequently
Never
Please describe any additional data risks or challenges your organization faces.
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