For some contracts, you will need to organise access for the supplier to your facilities, assets, information or data and in some instances, specified personal may need to obtain security clearances. You may need to arrange access to buildings, information systems, physical documents or other assets.
You may need to organise the following: | |
a. | Security clearances for supplier personnel. Your contract should identify which party is responsible for obtaining the security clearance, however in most cases, it will require your entity's sponsorship. Engage with your security area for instructions. |
b. | Access to facilities (office buildings, warehouses etc.). |
c. | Access to information systems, networks or data storage facilities. |
d. | Access to your information or data in either physical or electronic form. |
e. | Access to your assets. |
f. | Ensure that you keep a list of all assets, information or data that you provide to the supplier as these will need to be returned or disposed of at the end of the contract. Record this information in your contract management plan. |