PAKISTAN CLOUD FIRST POLICY
PSE shall consider how any data on the cloud can be retrieved and returned when the contract for cloud
services expires. They shall ensure that the CSP specifies how data will be transferred back if required
and agree on a timeline, which shall be included within the contract. Most importantly, all PSE shall
instruct that the copies of the data will be deleted, overwritten, or otherwise rendered inaccessible upon
expiration or termination of a contract. Moreover, CSP shall adhere to data protection regulations of
GOP. CSP must not have the access or capability to monitor government data and content, maintaining
strict adherence to the level of confidentiality, integrity and availability.
Date of Application and Validity
This policy becomes effective by the date it is provided approval by the competent authority. The policy
is subject to holistic review as and when required
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