Use Case · XGRC® Policy Management

Policy management that goes beyond a shared drive.

XGRC® enables organisations to manage policies in a structured and consistent way — from development and approval through communication, acknowledgement tracking, version control, and compliance monitoring, all linked to the risks and controls they govern.

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The problem

Unmanaged policies create governance and compliance risk.

When policies live in shared drives with no version control or acknowledgement tracking, organisations cannot demonstrate that employees are aware of — and have accepted — their obligations.

Policies stored across shared drives, email threads, and disconnected systems

No version control — outdated versions in circulation alongside current ones

Limited visibility of who has read and acknowledged each policy

Weak linkage between policies, risks, and controls

The XGRC® approach

A structured, repeatable policy management process.

01

Define policy management framework and hierarchy

02

Develop and approve policies aligned to standards

03

Communicate policies to the right people at the right time

04

Track acknowledgements and manage non-compliance

05

Monitor policy compliance across the organisation

06

Maintain, version, and archive policies over time

How it works

Built for policy owners. Visible to compliance teams.

  • Central policy repository with structured hierarchy
  • Version control with full change history
  • Configurable approval workflows
  • Acknowledgement tracking with automated reminders
  • Real-time dashboards and compliance reporting

One connected view of policy compliance

XGRC® centralises the policy repository with version control, approval workflows, and acknowledgement tracking. Every policy is linked to the risks and controls it governs, giving compliance teams real-time visibility of policy status — and an auditable record of who has accepted what.

From manual to XGRC®

The same policy process, without the manual overhead.

Manual approach
  • Policies scattered across shared drives
  • No version control or change history
  • No acknowledgement tracking
  • No linkage to risk or controls
XGRC® approach
  • Structured, centralised policy repository
  • Full version control and approval workflows
  • Automated acknowledgement tracking
  • Policies linked to risks, controls, and compliance
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Policy Management Checklist

  • Policy framework and hierarchy setup
  • Policy development and approval
  • Policy communication and distribution
  • Acknowledgement tracking and audit trail
  • Version control and maintenance
  • Compliance monitoring and integration
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Standards and frameworks

Manage policies against the frameworks that matter.

  • ISO Standards
  • GDPR
  • POPIA
  • King V
Scope of application

One platform across the full policy lifecycle.

  • Policy lifecycle management
  • Policy compliance monitoring
  • Communication and acknowledgement tracking
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Solution

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Action Management

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Frequently asked

Common questions.

What is policy management software?

Policy management software centralises the full policy lifecycle — drafting, approval, version control, communication and acknowledgement tracking — in one auditable repository, instead of policies scattered across shared drives with no change history.

How does XGRC® track policy acknowledgement?

XGRC® tracks who has read and acknowledged each policy, with automated reminders for outstanding acknowledgements, giving compliance teams a real-time, auditable record of acceptance across the organisation.

Are policies linked to risks and controls?

Yes. Every policy is linked to the risks and controls it governs, so policy status feeds directly into risk and compliance reporting rather than sitting in a separate document repository.

Does XGRC® keep a version history of policies?

Yes. Every policy change is version-controlled with a full change history and configurable approval workflow, so you can show exactly which version was in effect at any point in time.

See how XGRC® enables structured policy management.

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