CRM Compliance Checklist
Ensure your CRM aligns with industry regulations and protect sensitive data. Download our CRM Compliance Checklist to streamline audits, minimize risk, and maintain customer trust.
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Data Privacy & GDPR
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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