Here is a comprehensive set of access control policies for SayPro, designed to clearly define who can access different types of data, under what conditions, and with what permissions. These policies promote data confidentiality, integrity, and role-based accountability.

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✅ SayPro Data Access Control Policy

1. Purpose

This policy establishes the rules and procedures for granting, managing, and reviewing access to SayPro’s data systems, ensuring that information is accessed only by authorized users based on their role and business needs.

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2. Scope

Applies to:

• All SayPro employees, contractors, interns, and third-party vendors.
• All data assets, including cloud services, on-premise systems, documents, databases, and APIs.

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3. Data Classification Levels

Classification	Description	Example Data
Public	Can be shared freely	Marketing brochures, public reports
Internal	Restricted to SayPro employees	Internal policies, training materials
Confidential	Sensitive data requiring limited access	HR records, payroll data
Restricted	Highly sensitive data with strict control	Customer PII, financial data, source code

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4. Roles and Access Rights

A. User Role Definitions

Role	Description
Administrator	Manages systems and has full access
Department Manager	Oversees teams and relevant departmental data
Staff Member	Performs assigned tasks with scoped access
Contractor	Temporary user with limited access
Auditor/Compliance	Read-only access to audit logs and records
Guest/External	Time-limited, read-only access to specific data

B. Role-Based Access Matrix

Role	Public	Internal	Confidential	Restricted
Administrator	View	View/Edit	View/Edit	View/Edit
Department Manager	View	View/Edit	View/Edit	Limited*
Staff Member	View	View	Limited*	No Access
Contractor	View	Limited*	No Access	No Access
Auditor	View	View	View	View
Guest	View	No Access	No Access	No Access

*Limited = access only to assigned project or department data.

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5. Access Request and Approval

1. Request: Access is requested through the official SayPro access request portal.
2. Approval: Must be approved by the line manager and the IT security team.
3. Provisioning: Access is provisioned via identity and access management (IAM) tools.
4. Review: All access must be reviewed and revalidated quarterly.

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6. Access Management Rules

• Least Privilege: Users are given the minimum level of access necessary.
• Separation of Duties: Critical tasks are divided among multiple roles to reduce risk.
• Time-Bound Access: Temporary access (e.g., contractors) expires automatically.
• Access Logging: All access is logged, monitored, and retained for at least 12 months.

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7. Data Protection Controls

• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is required for all access to Confidential and Restricted data.
• Encryption must be applied to all Restricted data (at rest and in transit).
• Data Loss Prevention (DLP) rules apply to all outbound communication involving sensitive data.

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8. Revocation of Access

• Immediate revocation upon employee termination or contract end.
• Automated workflows remove access after role changes or inactivity for 60+ days.
• Manual reviews are conducted during exit procedures and internal audits.

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9. Policy Violations

Violations of this policy may result in:

• Suspension or termination of access privileges.
• Disciplinary action up to and including termination.
• Legal action in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

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10. Policy Review and Maintenance

• This policy is reviewed annually or after major changes to systems or regulations.
• Updates are approved by the Data Governance Committee and communicated to all staff.

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