Common use of Physical Security Clause in Contracts

Physical Security. Fit appropriate locks or other physical controls to the doors and windows of rooms where computers are kept. Physically secure unattended lap tops (for example, by locking them in a secure drawer or cupboard). Ensure you control and secure all removable media, such as removable hard-drives, CDs, floppy disks and USB drives, attached to business-critical assets. Destroy or remove all business-critical information from media such as CDs, and floppy disks before disposing of them. Ensure that all business-critical information is removed from the hard drives of any used computers before disposing of them. Store back-ups of business-critical information either off-site or in a fire and water-proof container.