Choose the Right Data Confidentiality Policy

A company is contracting a new third-party organization that will handle storage of the company's critical data.

Which of the following policies would ensure the data remains confidential?

A.

SLA

B.

NDA

C.

MOU

D.

BYOD.

B.

The policy that would ensure the data remains confidential in this scenario is B. NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement).

An NDA is a legal agreement that outlines confidential material, knowledge, or information that the parties wish to share with one another for certain purposes but wish to restrict access to or by third parties. In this case, the NDA would be between the company and the third-party organization handling the storage of the company's critical data. The NDA would establish legally binding restrictions on the disclosure of the confidential information, which would help to ensure the data remains confidential.

SLA (Service Level Agreement) is a contract that specifies the level of service a customer can expect from a service provider. SLAs typically focus on metrics such as uptime, performance, and response time, rather than on confidentiality.

MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) is a formal agreement between two or more parties outlining their respective rights and obligations. MOUs are typically used to establish a framework for cooperation or collaboration, rather than to ensure confidentiality.

BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) is a policy that allows employees to use their personal devices to access company resources. BYOD policies can present security risks, but they are not directly related to confidentiality.

Therefore, the correct answer is B. NDA.