CAIQ v4 Control STA-05 Extractive Review Standard

How to answer 'Do you maintain a list of subprocessors?' on a CAIQ

Reviewer Guidance & Pitfalls

Point to the actual published subprocessor list (usually a DPA annex or a public URL) rather than describing the policy abstractly. State the notice period for subprocessor changes — reviewers cross-check this against the DPA clause number.

Example Answer Passing Enterprise Audit

Compliant Response Template
Yes. Current subprocessors are published at [URL] and updated within 5 business days of any change; customers receive 30 days' notice before a new subprocessor is added (DPA §4).

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