| name | PT-4(3)_revocation |
| description | Implement [organization-defined] for individuals to revoke consent to the processing of their personally identifiable information. |
| category | configuration |
| version | 5.2.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["nist","sp800-53","rev5","pt-4-3","pt","enhancement"] |
| tech_stack | ["any"] |
| cwe_ids | ["CWE-359"] |
| chains_with | ["PT-2"] |
| prerequisites | ["PT-4"] |
| severity_boost | {"PT-2":"Chain with PT-2 for comprehensive security coverage"} |
PT-4(3) Revocation
Enhancement of: PT-4
High-Level Description
Family: Personally Identifiable Information Processing and Transparency (PT)
Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
Revocation of consent enables individuals to exercise control over their initial consent decision when circumstances change. Organizations consider usability factors in enabling easy-to-use revocation capabilities.
What to Check
How to Test
Step 1: Review Documentation
Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for PT-4(3) implementation details. Verify the organization has documented how this control is satisfied.
Step 2: Validate Implementation
# For cloud environments, use cloud-audit-mcp tools
# For on-premises, review system configurations directly
# Example: Check if account management policies exist
grep -r "account.management\|access.control" /etc/security/ 2>/dev/null
Step 3: Test Operating Effectiveness
Verify the control is actively functioning, not just documented. Check logs, configurations, and operational evidence.
Tools
| Tool | Purpose | Usage |
|---|
| Manual Review | Documentation and interview-based | N/A |
Remediation Guide
Control Statement
Implement [organization-defined] for individuals to revoke consent to the processing of their personally identifiable information.
Implementation Guidance
Revocation of consent enables individuals to exercise control over their initial consent decision when circumstances change. Organizations consider usability factors in enabling easy-to-use revocation capabilities.
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|
| PT-4(3) Revocation not implemented | Medium |
