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312.8 — Written information security program for children's data

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Requirement

The operator maintains a written information security program appropriate to its size and the sensitivity of the data, with one or more designated coordinators, an annual risk assessment, safeguards to control identified risks, regular testing and monitoring of safeguards, and at least annual evaluation and modification; it takes reasonable steps to release children's information only to recipients capable of protecting it, with written assurances.

What the engine looks for

Every group below must be satisfied — by an affirmative statement, not a plan, a hedge or a denial — for the control to count as covered. A term ending in … matches any word it begins. Supporting terms do not change the verdict — they raise confidence and distinguish a policy that names a mechanism from one that gestures at a category.

Required element 1 — any one of
information security programsecurity programsecurity programmewritten securitywisp
Required element 2 — any one of
coordinatorannual…risk assessmenttestedtestingmonitor…writtenevaluat…
Supporting terms — specificity signals
312.8written assurancesservice providersconfidentialityintegrity

Equivalent controls elsewhere

Matched on shared topics. Satisfying this control usually moves these too.

FrameworkControlTitleShared topics
GLBA 314.4(g) Evaluate and adjust the program policy-governance risk-assessment
NIST CSF 2.0 GV.OC-01 Organisational mission is understood and informs risk management policy-governance risk-assessment
NIST CSF 2.0 GV.RM-01 Risk management objectives are established and agreed risk-assessment policy-governance
GDPR Art.5(2) Accountability policy-governance
GDPR Art.8 Conditions for a child's consent to online services children
GDPR Art.24 Responsibility of the controller policy-governance
GDPR Art.31 Cooperation with the supervisory authority policy-governance
GDPR Art.35 Data protection impact assessment risk-assessment