DS-01 Data Security & Protection

Data Classification & Handling

Data is protected per sensitivity.

Domain
Data Security & Protection
Control type
Preventive
Automated / manual
Hybrid
Frequency
Continuous
Framework reference
PDPA; MAS TRM – Data

What good looks like

Data classified with handling/retention/disposal rules that are enforced.

Risk if it fails

Mishandling of sensitive data; PDPA breach.

How Tess tests it

3 tests — each concludes only on cited evidence.

Classification scheme & handling rules defined

Design
Procedure
Inspect the scheme.
Expected
Defined.
Sample
1 (design inspection)
Evidence
Classification policy, DLP configuration.

Classification applied to data

Operating
Procedure
Inspect a sample.
Expected
Data labelled.
Sample
25 (or full config inspection)
Evidence
Classification policy, DLP configuration.

Handling enforced (e.g. DLP)

Operating
Procedure
Inspect enforcement.
Expected
Handling rules enforced.
Sample
25 (or full config inspection)
Evidence
Classification policy, DLP configuration.

Evidence Tess looks for

Classification policy, DLP configuration.

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