Clean Desktop Policy

Clean desk does not refer to the cleanliness of your desk, but rather to the protection of information and data found there. 

It is designed to ensure that sensitive information is properly protected and that its confidentiality, integrity and availability is guaranteed while you are away from your desk. 

This policy does not target desks alone, you should also erase whiteboards and gather materials (drafts, photocopies, notes) after a meeting.

It is crucial to protect sensitive information from disclosure. Office space is frequented by visitors, consultants, vendors, cleaning crews, maintenance and fellow employees.

Please keep your workspace neat. If it is messy, you may not notice when something is missing. 

Throughout the day:

•  Lock sensitive documents and computer media in drawers or filing cabinets

•  Physically secure laptops with security cables

•  Secure your workstation before walking away (Ctrl+Alt+Delete ) then select lock this computer.

Do not post sensitive documents. Examples include:

• User IDs & Passwords 

• IP addresses 

• Contracts 

• Account numbers 

• Client lists 

• Intellectual property 

• Employee records 

• Anything you wouldn't want disclosed

At the end of the day, take a moment to:

• Tidy up and secure sensitive material

• Lock drawers, file cabinets and offices

• Store expensive equipment (laptops, PDAs, etc.)