CRM Compliance Checklist

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Data Privacy & GDPR

1 of 10

Ensuring CRM data handling adheres to privacy regulations.

Is a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) completed?

Do you have a lawful basis for processing personal data?

Describe how consent is obtained and recorded (if applicable).

Number of data subjects’ rights requests received in the last year.

Is Subject Access Request (SAR) process documented?

Date of last Privacy Policy update.

Which categories of personal data are processed?

Access Controls & Permissions

2 of 10

Verifying appropriate user access and data permissions within the CRM.

Default User Access Level

Functional Access Permissions (Sales)

Access to Custom Fields

Number of Admin Users

Last Permission Review Date

Data Security Measures

3 of 10

Confirming data encryption, backups, and vulnerability protection.

Data Encryption at Rest

Data Encryption in Transit

Backup Frequency (Days)

Last Security Patch Applied

Description of Firewall Configuration

Upload Antivirus Scan Report

Audit Trails & Logging

4 of 10

Checking the availability and accuracy of CRM activity logs.

Audit Log Retention Period (Days)

Audit Log Storage Location

Last Audit Log Review Date

Summary of Audit Log Review Findings

Log Includes User Activity

Number of Critical Audit Events Monitored

Incident Response Plan

5 of 10

Assessing readiness to handle data breaches or security incidents.

Incident Definition & Scope

Incident Severity Level

Estimated Impacted Records (Approximate)

Date of Incident Discovery

Time of Incident Discovery

Initial Containment Actions Taken

Communication Channels Used (Initial)

Supporting Documentation (Logs, Screenshots)

Third-Party Vendor Compliance

6 of 10

Validating compliance of any third-party CRM integrations.

Vendor Security Assessment Completed?

Vendor Security Assessment Document

Vendor Data Processing Agreement Summary

Vendor SOC 2 Report Available?

Vendor SOC 2 Report

Last Vendor Compliance Review Date

Notes on Vendor Compliance Risks & Mitigation

Record Retention Policies

7 of 10

Reviewing CRM data retention schedules and disposal procedures.

Retention Period for Lead Data (Years)

Retention Period for Opportunity Data (Years)

Retention Period for Contact Data (Years)

Retention Period for Account Data (Years)

Retention Period for Sales Order Data (Years)

Data Disposal Method

Last Review Date of Retention Schedule

Justification for Retention Periods

Training & Awareness

8 of 10

Confirming CRM user training on compliance requirements.

Training Program Title

Training Objectives

Topics Covered in Training (Select all that apply)

Last Training Date

Number of Employees Trained

Training Delivery Method

Training Materials (e.g., presentations, guides)

Regular Audits & Reviews

9 of 10

Establishing a schedule for periodic CRM compliance assessments.

Last Audit Date

Frequency of Audits (e.g., quarterly, annually)

Summary of Findings from Previous Audit

Areas Reviewed During Audit

Auditor Signature

Next Scheduled Audit Date

Legal & Regulatory Updates

10 of 10

Monitoring changes in applicable laws and updating CRM practices accordingly.

Last Regulatory Update Review Date

Summary of Recent Regulatory Changes

Applicable Regulations

Specific Actions Taken in Response to Updates

Next Regulatory Review Date

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