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A.5.16 · Organizational

Identity management

Why it matters

One person, one identifiable account — the basis for holding anyone accountable for anything.

How a self-led small team implements it

No shared logins, ever. If you're still sharing an admin account, this is your first fix.

What auditors expect to see

User account list showing 1:1 mapping to individuals.

Track A.5.16 in your own Statement of Applicability — mark it applicable, log your justification, and link it to the risk that drove it.

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