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How to Import a Vendor List

This guide will show you how to import your vendor list quickly and efficiently

Updated over 4 months ago

1. Go to Vendors and select '+Add Vendor' and 'Import CSV'.

2. Download the CSV template.

If you already have a completed template, skip the download and proceed to upload.

3. Open the CSV file. You will see the following 13 columns:

4. The first line provides an example and lists the accepted values for each column.

Note: Using values outside of these accepted parameters will prevent the file from uploading successfully.

Here is a list of all the accepted values for each column:

  • Company Name: This is the name of the vendor - any text is accepted.

  • Criticality: Critical/ Not Critical

  • Status: POC/ Active/ Terminated

  • Stored Data Type: PII/ PHI/ Customer Data/ Business Data/ Financial/ Payment/ Other

  • Data Classification: Public, Internal / Internal Use, Confidential, Restricted

  • Need for Confidentiality: 3 - High/ 2 - Medium/ 1 - Low

  • Need for Integrity: 3 - High/ 2 - Medium/ 1 - Low

  • Need for Availability: 3 - High/ 2 - Medium/ 1 - Low

  • Data Controller / Data Processor: Data Controller/ Data Processor

  • DPA Reviewed: Yes/ No

  • Terms of use link: This is a link to the vendors terms of use - any text is accepted.

5. Fill in the details of all Vendors and save the file once completed.

Note: Some columns are mandatory and are marked with an asterisk.

Make sure you complete these fields.

  • Company Name

  • Criticality

  • Status

  • Data Classification

  • Need for Confidentiality

  • Need for Integrity

  • Need for Availability

6. Go back to Scytale and upload the completed CSV file.

7. Your vendor list should now be imported.

If there was a problem with your file, an error message will appear as shown below. It will specify which line has the issue and what the problem is. Correct the issues and re-upload the CSV.

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