CRM Legal Review Checklist

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Contractual Agreements

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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

2 of 10

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

3 of 10

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

4 of 10

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

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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

6 of 10

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

7 of 10

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

8 of 10

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

9 of 10

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

10 of 10

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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