Hello:
This survey aims to find information on how small and medium businesses keep and use data. The survey is part of my thesis "Development of Best Practice Data Retention and Destruction Policy for SMEs" for the award of Computer Systems Auditing Msc at London Metropolitan University.
The survey will take approximately two minutes to complete!!!
Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Lyn Fontenelle at 07972470934 or by email at [email protected].
Thank you very much for your time and support, your participation is greatly appreciated.
Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.
Questionnaire respondent - your position in the company: What is the ownership structure of the company? Does the company have more than one location in the United Kingdom? What is the approximate total number of employees at all the locations in the United Kingdom? What is the approximate turnover of the company? What sector best describes the operation? Does the company have a data retention and destruction policy? Does the company have guidelines on retaining and destroying data? Are regular data back-ups performed at the company? How often does the company back-up its data? What media is used for back-ups? How long does your company keep back-ups for? Does the company periodically delete data? Does the company destroy paper files/CDs/DVDs or other media which holds data? What methods are used to destroy records which are no longer needed? Are you aware of any legislation which governs how long you should keep data/records for? If Yes, choose all that apply from the list below Are you aware of any legislation which governs when (to what standard)the company should destroy data/records? If Yes, choose all that apply |
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