Feature 1
Request an accountable review
Assign an independent reviewer with the context and timing needed to make a decision.
- Select a reviewer
- Set a due date
- Track review status
Capability
Policy Review and Approval
Send policy drafts through independent review, proposed changes and accountable approval before publication.
The outcome
Make each policy decision traceable and prevent unreviewed wording becoming the approved version.
How it helps
How Policy Review and Approval works
This capability connects with the wider Apollo platform, so information can support action, evidence and reporting without being entered again.
Feature 2
Resolve proposed changes
Review redlines and discussion before accepting, rejecting or revising a proposal.
- Compare wording
- Discuss a suggestion
- Record the decision
What is included
One capability, connected to the wider platform
Use the capability you need now while keeping its records, work and evidence ready for related capabilities across Apollo.
Included features
- Review requests
- Review tasks
- Proposed changes
- Redlines
- Reviewer discussion
- Approval decisions
Connected platform
Keep exploring Apollo
See where this capability is available and the related capabilities and solutions that use the same connected information.
Policy Authoring
Create and maintain policy content from files, URLs, templates or Apollo's structured document editor.
Explore capabilityPolicy Publishing and Versions
Publish approved policy versions with effective dates, visibility, distribution and complete version history.
Explore capabilityTask Management
Assign, prioritise and track responsibilities across all aspects of your GRC program.
Explore capabilityQuestions and answers
Questions about Policy Review and Approval
Practical answers to common questions about managing this responsibility well.
Why does policy review and approval matter?
Make each policy decision traceable and prevent unreviewed wording becoming the approved version.
What should policy review and approval include?
It should cover review requests, review tasks, proposed changes, redlines and reviewer discussion, with enough context to support action and explain decisions.
Who should be responsible for policy review and approval?
Ownership should sit with the person who can make decisions and keep the information current. A specialist or governance team may provide the method, but accountability should not be left with an unnamed group.
How do you keep policy review and approval current?
Set review dates according to risk and reassess after relevant incidents, material change, new evidence or overdue follow-up work. Preserve the history so changes remain explainable.
What evidence should be retained for policy review and approval?
Keep the source information, owner, review and approval history, supporting documents and resulting actions needed to show what was considered and what happened next.
See Policy Review and Approval in Apollo
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