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This Audit Log Policy is designed for organizations operating within Saudi Arabia that need to establish and maintain systematic logging of system activities, security events, and user actions. The policy is essential for compliance with Saudi Arabian cybersecurity regulations, particularly the Essential Cybersecurity Controls (ECC-1:2018) and the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL). The document should be implemented when an organization needs to establish or update its audit logging practices, especially during digital transformation initiatives or when enhancing security controls. The Audit Log Policy includes detailed specifications for log collection, storage, and retention periods, access controls, monitoring procedures, and incident response protocols. It is particularly crucial for organizations handling sensitive data, operating critical infrastructure, or subject to regulatory oversight in Saudi Arabia.

1. Purpose and Scope: Defines the objectives of the audit log policy and its application scope within the organization

2. Policy Statement: High-level statement of the organization's commitment to maintaining comprehensive audit logs

3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the policy including types of audit logs, events, and relevant technical terminology

4. Legal and Regulatory Requirements: Overview of Saudi Arabian legal requirements and standards that the policy addresses

5. Audit Log Requirements: Detailed specifications for what events must be logged, log content, and format requirements

6. Roles and Responsibilities: Defines who is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and reviewing audit logs

7. Log Collection and Storage: Procedures for collecting, storing, and protecting audit log data

8. Log Retention and Disposal: Specifications for how long different types of logs must be retained and proper disposal procedures

9. Access Controls: Details who can access audit logs and under what circumstances

10. Review and Monitoring: Procedures for regular review and monitoring of audit logs

11. Incident Response: Procedures for handling and escalating suspicious activities detected in audit logs

12. Policy Compliance: Consequences of non-compliance and policy enforcement measures

13. Review and Updates: Schedule and process for reviewing and updating the policy