INFORMATION OF REMOTE AUDIT FOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

WHAT IS REMOTE AUDIT? According to ISO 19011, Remote audits refer to using technology to gather information, interview an auditee, etc. when face-to-face methods are not possible or desired.

DOES REMOTE AUDIT IS BENEFIT TO YOUR ORGANIZATION? The value of this remote audit method resides in its potential to provide flexibility to achieving the audit objectives.

HAS REMOTE AUDIT PERMITTED FOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM APPLICATION? YES. Audits can be performed on-site, remotely or as a combination as it in align with the standards rules and guidelines.

HOW TO EXECUTE THE REMOTE AUDIT PROCESS? 2 ways how the remote audit can be performed

METHOD 1: Human Interaction via interactive communication means:

1). Conducting Interviews.

2). Observing work performed with remote guide.

3). Completing checklists and questionnaires;.

4). Conducting document review with auditee participation.

METHOD 2: No human Interaction

1). Conducting document review i.e; data analysis and records.

2). Observing work performed via surveillance means, considering social and statutory and regulatory requirements.

3). Analysing data.

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FEASIBILITY AND RISK ANALYSIS FOR REMOTE AUDITS?

1). Confidentiality, Security and Data Protection (CSDP)

Ensure agreement between auditor and auditee about CSDP issues. Document any arrangements to ensure them.

2). Use of ICT

There is a stable connection with good online connection quality

The ICT allows access to relevant documented information including software, databases, records, etc.

It is possible to make the authentication/identification of interviewed people preferably with image.

If observation of facilities, processes, activities, etc, is relevant to achieve audit objectives, it is possible to access them by video.

3). People in organization

It is possible to access and interview people relevant for the managemnt system.

4). Operations

If the organization is not operating regularly, due to contingency situations, the processes/activities being performed are representative and allow fulfilment of the audit objectives.

5). Complexity of the organization and Audit Type

In case of complex organizations, processes, or products and services and where the objectives of the audit type require full assessment of the standard and wider sampling (e.g. initial assessment or reassessment) a careful analysis of feasibility of remote audits to fully evaluate the organization conformity to all requirements should be performed.

6). Conclusions

The audit objectives can be attained with the remote audit - proceed to remote audit.

The audit objectives can be achieved partially - a remote audit may be done partially and later complemented with a on site audit.

7). Validate risk analysis with audit program manager

Validating the risk of data quality

ENGAGE US TO AUDIT YOUR ORGANIZATION REMOTELY

1). We have our group of competent and experienced auditors who have ability to perform an audit by using the IT facilities in a virtual environment.

2). Confidentiality, Security and Data Protection (CSDP) is guaranteed. We are highly considered the legislation and regulations, which will demonstrate through documented agreement prior audit deliveries.

3). We used Cisco Webex Meetings as a platform for remote audit activities. This media remains a solid, reliable, and overall secure video conferencing solution that's ideal for businesses and teams.

4). Low risk as all activities are complying with ISO 19011:2018, Guidelines for auditing management systems.

5). No compromise. We are only performing the assessment that being allowed by the scheme owner.

If interested, we're willing to provide you the best service to meet the objective of your organization's management system.

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