Disaster Recovery Policy template
Technical recovery procedures for IT systems and data after a major incident. Covers backup strategy, failover, RTO/RPO targets, runbook, and quarterly testing requirements. Complements the BCP with the technical detail.
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A disaster recovery policy focuses on restoring IT systems, data, and infrastructure after a major disruption. It defines the technical steps and priorities for recovery. A clear plan reduces downtime and data loss when critical systems are affected.
Who needs one: Organisations that depend on IT systems and data to deliver their services.
What a strong disaster recovery policy covers
- Scope of systems and infrastructure covered
- Recovery time and recovery point objectives
- Backup strategy, frequency, and offsite storage
- Restoration procedures and prioritisation of systems
- Roles and responsibilities during recovery
- Testing, validation, and plan review schedule
Regulations and frameworks this aligns to
PolicyKit references the standards relevant to your jurisdiction when it generates your disaster recovery policy.
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- A voluntary US framework organising cybersecurity activities into core functions to help organisations manage and reduce cyber risk.
- ISO/IEC 27001
- The international standard specifying requirements for establishing, maintaining, and continually improving an information security management system.
Frequently asked questions
What should a disaster recovery policy include?
A robust disaster recovery policy sets out scope, roles and responsibilities, the specific controls or procedures involved, and how compliance is monitored and reviewed, mapped to frameworks like nist-csf, iso-27001. PolicyKit structures all of this automatically based on your business.
Is this legal advice?
No. PolicyKit generates AI-assisted professional templates and starting points, not legal advice. Every document should be reviewed with qualified legal and compliance counsel before use.
Can I tailor it to my country?
Yes — PolicyKit tailors each document to your jurisdiction, including UK, EU, United States, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and more.
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Data Protection & Privacy
Manage personal data lawfully and transparently. Covers GDPR, UK GDPR, and US privacy law (CCPA/CPRA) requirements.
Acceptable Use & Access Control
Define how employees and contractors may use company systems, devices, and data — and who can access what.
Incident Response
Prepare for, detect, contain, and recover from security incidents and personal data breaches. Includes breach notification obligations.
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