Policy
Data Backup & Recovery Policy Template
Create a data backup policy that ensures business continuity with defined schedules and retention.
Purpose
This policy defines the requirements for backing up company data to ensure business continuity, disaster recovery, and compliance with Indian IT regulations.
Backup Schedule
| Data Type | Frequency | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Critical databases | Daily full + hourly incremental | 30 days daily, 12 months monthly |
| File servers | Daily incremental, weekly full | 90 days daily, 12 months monthly |
| Continuous (journaling) | 2 years minimum | |
| Configurations | Weekly + after changes | 12 months |
Recovery Testing
- Critical systems: restore test quarterly
- File-level restoration: test monthly
- Full DR drill: annually
- All tests documented with results and issues found
Storage Requirements
Backups stored in at least two locations: on-site (fast recovery) and off-site/cloud (disaster recovery). All backup data encrypted at rest (AES-256) and in transit (TLS 1.2+).
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