CRM Legal Review Checklist
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Contractual Agreements
Review all vendor contracts, service level agreements (SLAs), and data processing agreements (DPAs) related to the CRM system and its integrations.
Contract Start Date
Contract Renewal Date
Contract Value (Annual)
Summary of Key Contract Terms
Uploaded Contract Document
Contract Type (e.g., Subscription, Perpetual)
Service Level Agreement (SLA) Status
Description of Data Processing Agreement (DPA) Scope
Data Privacy Compliance
Assess the CRM's compliance with relevant data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) regarding data collection, storage, processing, and transfer.
Applicable Data Privacy Regulations
Data Categories Processed
Last Data Privacy Impact Assessment Date
Description of Data Minimization Practices
Consent Mechanism Used
Description of Data Subject Rights Procedures
Number of Data Subject Access Requests Received Last Year
Data Processing Agreement (DPA) - Upload
Security and Access Controls
Evaluate security protocols, access permissions, and authentication methods to ensure data protection and prevent unauthorized access.
Maximum Login Attempts Before Lockout
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Enabled?
Password Complexity Requirements Defined?
Access Control List (ACL) Document
Least Privilege Principle Applied?
Session Timeout Duration (minutes)
Description of Role-Based Access Controls
Intellectual Property Rights
Verify ownership and usage rights for all software, data, and content utilized within the CRM system.
Software License Verification
Documentation of IP Ownership
Proof of Copyright Registration
Usage Rights Confirmation
Copyright Expiration Date
Number of Licenses
Export Control Compliance
Determine if the CRM system or its data falls under any export control regulations and ensure compliance.
Is the CRM system or its data subject to export control regulations?
If Yes, please specify the relevant export control regulations.
Export License Number (if applicable)
Are any data categories considered 'controlled' or 'prohibited'?
Date of last export compliance review
Contact Person for Export Compliance
Summary of Export Compliance Training Provided to Relevant Personnel
Terms of Service Review
Review the CRM provider’s terms of service to understand usage restrictions, liability, and dispute resolution processes.
Summary of Key Usage Restrictions
Acceptable Use Policy Adherence
Maximum API Call Limit Allowed
Expiration Date of Agreement
Description of Data Ownership Rights
Liability Clause Acceptability
Accessibility Compliance
Assess whether the CRM system adheres to accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) to ensure usability for all users.
WCAG Version Compliance
Accessibility Testing Methods Performed
Number of Accessibility Issues Identified
Summary of Accessibility Remediation Plan
Date of Last Accessibility Audit
Screen Reader Compatibility Level
Record Retention Policy
Confirm alignment with the organization's record retention policy regarding data stored within the CRM.
Record Retention Period (Years)
Applicable Legal or Regulatory Requirements
Detailed Description of Record Categories Covered
Date of Last Record Retention Policy Review
Exceptions to Standard Retention Periods (if any)
Storage Location of Records
Data Subject Rights Requests
Review procedures for handling data subject rights requests (e.g., access, rectification, deletion) as mandated by applicable laws.
Request ID
Request Received Date
Requestor Description of Request
Request Type (Access, Rectification, Deletion, etc.)
Initial Response Provided (Summary)
Response Due Date
Data Categories Involved
Resolution Details & Explanation
Request Closure Date
Request Status
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
Evaluate the CRM vendor’s disaster recovery and business continuity plans to ensure data availability in case of system failures.
RTO (Recovery Time Objective) in Hours
RPO (Recovery Point Objective) in Hours
CRM Vendor DR Testing Frequency
Last DR Test Date
Summary of Last DR Test Results
DR Test Scope (Data, Functionality, Integration)
Copy of CRM Vendor DR Plan
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