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    Annex A 5.20
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    A.5.20 Addressing information security within supplier agreements

    Contracts include security obligations.

    What good looks like

    Standard security and data-protection clauses in agreements with suppliers handling data or systems.

    Evidence an auditor will ask for

    Contract templates, signed addenda, DPAs.

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    Document template for this control

    The Supplier Relationship Security Policy template gives you auditor-ready wording that fulfils Annex A 5.20. Preview the full document before you download the editable version.