SCHEDULE 4Communication requirement
Functionality, quality and maintenance of IT systems
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Whether the IT systems used for the purposes of carrying out relevant functions—
a
have the necessary capacity and capability to enable relevant functions to be carried out by or on behalf of the scheme in accordance with—
i
any legal requirement in relation to scheme communications, and
ii
the scheme’s systems and processes concerning scheme communications;
b
are monitored to ensure that they continue to have the necessary capacity and capability;
c
are capable of being upgraded or updated to reflect changes in legal requirements relating to scheme communications;
d
have a back-up system which allows data concerning scheme communications to be recovered if the main system fails;
e
have restricted physical and electronic access, with firewalls and other appropriate protection against viruses and other threats;
f
are maintained at regular intervals, either automatically or by a person with the appropriate skills and experience;
g
are backed up and updated regularly, including the maintenance of firewalls and other preventative systems.