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Policy considerations

Policy considerations

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Policy considerations

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- [Instructor] When you're preparing documents for your policy framework, you should align them with your organization's goals while also factoring in outside influences. Regulatory and legal requirements can impose specific mandates on your security measures; not adhering to them can result in non-compliance penalties. For example, if you're in the healthcare industry, there are strict rules about how patient data needs to be handled. Your industry also plays a significant role. Each industry has its own set of security challenges and standards. An approach suitable for a retailer might not work well for a software company. It's important to tailor your policies to cater to your industry's unique needs, and the location of your operations also matters. Be aware of the local, regional, national, and global context that you operate in. Different regions have their own laws and regulations related to data protection and privacy. And if you're operating in multiple countries or regions…

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