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# Relate a control objective to a policy using the Compliance Workspace

# Relate a control objective to a policy using the Compliance Workspace {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Yokohama
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* Updated January 30, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Control objective can be associated to a policy individually when the policy is in
the review or draft state. Using the Compliance Workspace, you can choose the
policy in the document field on the control objective, or edit the Control Objective related
list.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_compliance.admin, sn_compliance.manager, sn_compliance.user

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllPolicy and CompliancePolicies and ProceduresPolicies.
2. Open the policy record.
3. Click Edit in the Control Objectives related list.  
   The slushbucket contains active control objectives with no associated policy selected.
4. Select the control objectives.
5. Click Save.  
   Those control objective are listed in the Control Objective related list.
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## What to do next

If you are implementing the [Policy and Compliance Management](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/yUU~_WGfgLESrYkAjhJRyA "This checklist includes the setup tasks that you are required to complete in your ServiceNow AI Platform instance. When you have completed these tasks, the base system is ready for operation. Optional setup procedures are also included to enhance GRC: Policy and Compliance Management functionality.") software, return to the [Policy and Compliance Management setup checklist](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/yUU~_WGfgLESrYkAjhJRyA "This checklist includes the setup tasks that you are required to complete in your ServiceNow AI Platform instance. When you have completed these tasks, the base system is ready for operation. Optional setup procedures are also included to enhance GRC: Policy and Compliance Management functionality.") and proceed to the
next step.

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