security of the documents, including controlled access points, surveillance cameras, and or
24/7 security monitoring. The Service Provider must always ensure the physical security of
records in their possession. All document storage facilities must be adequately protected
against unauthorised access. Should there be any real, attempted, or suspected breach of
physical security the Service Provider will be obliged to inform the RAF and provide any
place, such as firewalls, intrusion detection, and encryption, to protect against unauthorised
access or attacks.
1.3.5 Access Control
- Grant access on a need-to-know basis.
- Use strong authentication methods to control access to systems and data.
- Regularly review and update access permissions.
1.3.6 Data Protection Obligations
- The Service Provider must handle and process personal and sensitive data in
compliance with applicable data protection laws and regulations.
- Implement measures to safeguard data against unauthorised access, disclosure,
alteration, and destruction.
- Inform the RAF immediately of any data breaches or incidents that may impact the
security of the information.
- The Service Provider shall implement appropriate measures designed to ensure
the confidentiality of personal, confidential and sensitive date, including by
imposing confidentiality obligations on any of its agents or subcontractors, or any
third party who has received records.
processing of personal information.
- Third-party service providers that handle PII on behalf of the organization should
be screening or vetted for their data protection policies and procedures and should
be required to sign a data protection agreement.
- Raf reserve the right to conduct security screening or vetting for company directors
and resources provided.
1.3.7 Cybersecurity Standards:
- The Service Provider is required to implement robust cybersecurity measures to
protect against cyber threats, including but not limited to malware, phishing, and
unauthorised access.
- Use encryption for data in transit and at rest to ensure the confidentiality of
sensitive information. Utilise encryption protocols and algorithms that comply with
industry standards.
- Regularly update and patch systems, software, and applications to address
security vulnerabilities.
1.3.8 Incident Reporting and Response:
- The Service Provider must have a documented incident response plan to address
and mitigate data breaches promptly.
- The Service Provider must report any security incidents or data breaches to RAF in
a timely manner.
1.3.9 Subcontractors and Third-Party Oversight
- If subcontractors are engaged, the Service Provider must ensure that they also
adhere to the same data protection and cybersecurity standards outlined in this
policy.
- The Service Provider is responsible for the actions and compliance of any sub-
contractors or third parties engaged in providing services to the RAF.
1.3.10 Audit and Monitoring
- The RAF reserves the right to audit and monitor the Service Provider βs compliance
with this policy.
- The Service Provider must cooperate with any audits or assessments conducted
by RAF to evaluate compliance with data protection and cybersecurity standards.