Purpose

Demonstrate that Odoo backups can be restored and govern controlled recovery after data loss or service failure.

Incident Handling Procedure

In case of data loss or system failure:

  1. Attempt recovery via Odoo internal backups.
  2. If unavailable, use the latest Bitkaya external backup.
  3. Document the incident and recovery process.
  4. Escalate to compliance if required.

Steps

#ActionDetailsEvidence
1Define restore-test planDefine a periodic restore-test schedule, scope, environment, success criteria and authorized participants. Periodic restore testing is required by the policy’s verification and integrity sectionRestore-test plan
2Select backupSelect a representative verified backup and preserve its metadataSelected backup record
3Restore in isolated environmentRestore in an isolated, authorized environment without exposing production personal data unnecessarilyRestore environment record
4Confirm restorationConfirm database and filestore availability, record counts, key functions and observed data gapRestore verification result
5Record test resultsRecord duration, result, defects, security observations and corrective actionsTest result record
6Attempt incident recoveryFor an incident, attempt provider (Odoo internal) recovery first where appropriate, then use the latest verified Bitkaya external backupRecovery attempt record
7Obtain incident authorityObtain incident authority before production recovery and communicate operational and regulatory impactsRecovery authorization
8Document and escalateDocument the incident and recovery process. Escalate to compliance if requiredIncident and escalation record
9Reconcile and closeReconcile, remediate and close the recovery with management reviewClosure record

Records

  • Restore-test plan and selected backup
  • Restore evidence, success criteria and results
  • Recovery authorization and incident record (including documented recovery process and compliance escalation if required)
  • Data-gap assessment (up to one month under proportionality principle), reconciliation and remediation

Relationships

History

  • 2026-07-26: Created from sections 9 and 11 of the final Odoo backup policy.