In 2012, PwC conducted a survey of businesses around the world, and asked them what elements were included in their information security policies within their company. 51 percent of respondents said that backup and recover/business continuity elements were included in policy.
Elements included in companies' information security policies in 2012
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* The survey included readers of CIO and CSO magazines and clients of PwC. In total 9,300 CEOs, CFOs, CISOs, CIOs, CSOs, vice presidents, and directors of IT and information security from 128 different countries.
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PwC. (July 1, 2012). Elements included in companies' information security policies in 2012 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved April 04, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/259147/elements-included-in-companies-information-security-policies/
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