ISO/IEC 27001:2022 · Physical control
ISO 27001 Annex A 7.7: Clear desk and clear screen
Quick answer
ISO 27001 Annex A 7.7 (Clear desk and clear screen) is a physical control. Keep papers, removable media and screens clear of unattended sensitive information.
What auditors look for
Auditors check that 7.7 is either justified as not applicable in your Statement of Applicability or implemented and working. Typical evidence includes:
- Clear desk and screen policy
- Automatic screen lock settings
- Spot-check results
How to implement 7.7 in practice
- Enforce screen lock by policy
- Provide lockable storage and shredding
- Run periodic walk-throughs
- Name an owner for 7.7, decide how often it runs and file evidence each time, so the control is audit-ready all year.
Recording 7.7 in the Statement of Applicability
List 7.7 with whether it applies, the reason (usually the risks it treats or a legal or contractual requirement), its implementation status and where the evidence lives. If you exclude it, explain why none of your risks or obligations require it.