Return of assets
Personnel and external parties should return all of the organization's assets in their possession upon termination of their employment, contract or agreement.
Purpose
To ensure organizational assets are returned and access rights are revoked when personnel or external parties leave the organization.
Implementation Guidance
Maintain a checklist of assets to be returned upon termination
Include physical assets, credentials, access cards, and devices
Ensure data is backed up and removed from personal devices
Document the return process and obtain confirmation of asset return
Revoke all access rights immediately upon termination
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