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# Manage policy exceptions and extensions using the Compliance Workspace

# Manage policy exceptions and extensions using the Compliance Workspace {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Policy exceptions and extensions provide temporary relief for non-compliant controls.
The policy exception captures the rationale, comments, and evidence to support the acceptance or
rejection of a policy exception request.

Also, you can request an extension to an approved policy exception before the policy exception
validity period. The control owner, the compliance manager, and the risk manager may be involved
in the policy exception and extension workflow.