R-002-007 Process validation card 2023_007
Version control
| Reason for review | Date | Version id | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial creation | 20230308 | 1 | N/A |
| Management Review 2024 | 20240415 | 2 | Annual revalidation |
| Management Review 2025 | 20250415 | 3 | Annual revalidation |
| Update | 20260223 | 4 | Added risk analysis section |
Process
Leadership
Requirements
We require a reliable, secure, and cost-effective choice for an email service.
Selection description
We have chosen to use Google Mail as our email service as it offers a wide range of features and benefits that can be very useful for us:
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Reliability: Google Mail has a reputation for being a reliable email service with minimal downtime. This is important for businesses like ours that rely on email for communication with clients and customers.
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Security: Google Mail has a number of security features, including two-factor authentication and spam filtering, that can help protect our business from cyber threats.
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Integration: Google Mail can be integrated with other Google services, such as Google Drive and Google Calendar, which can make it easy to collaborate and share documents with team members.
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Cost: Google Mail is a free email service for personal use, and businesses can use it for free as well for up to a certain number of email accounts. This is a cost-effective option for us, as a small startup, that are looking to minimize expenses.
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Accessibility: Google Mail can be accessed from any device with an internet connection, which is really convenient for remote workers or employees who need to check their email on-the-go.
Validation
We have been using this tool since we founded the company and have confirmed that it meets our requirements in a satisfactory manner.
Identified risks
No significant risks identified for this process. Google Mail is a mature, enterprise-grade email platform with robust security features.
Record signature meaning
- Author: JD-004
- Review and approval: JD-001
Signature meaning
The signatures for the approval process of this document can be found in the verified commits at the repository for the QMS. As a reference, the team members who are expected to participate in this document and their roles in the approval process, as defined in Annex I Responsibility Matrix of the GP-001, are:
- Author: Team members involved
- Reviewer: JD-003 Design & Development Manager, JD-004 Quality Manager & PRRC
- Approver: JD-001 General Manager