Offboarding Policy
A offboarding policy template defining revocation of access, return of assets and knowledge transfer when someone leaves, aligned to ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-53, SOC 2.
What's Included
1. Purpose & Scope
Objective and departure types covered.
2. Notification & Trigger
HR must tell IT before the last day.
3. Access Revocation
The control that actually matters.
4. Asset Return
Recovering company property.
5. Data & Knowledge
Preserving what the organisation needs.
6. Obligations After Departure
What continues.
7. Verification & Review
Proving it happened.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a offboarding policy include?
A comprehensive offboarding policy should include purpose & scope, notification & trigger, access revocation, asset return, and more. This template covers 7 key sections aligned to ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-53, SOC 2 requirements.
Which frameworks require a hr & awareness policy?
Major frameworks requiring hr & awareness policies include ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-53, SOC 2. This template maps directly to their control requirements, making it easier to demonstrate compliance across multiple standards.
How often should a offboarding policy be reviewed?
Best practice is to review your offboarding policy at least annually, or whenever significant changes occur in your organisation, technology environment, or regulatory landscape. Most frameworks including ISO 27001 and NIST CSF require documented policy review cycles.
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