IT Policy Review Starter Guide

This guide helps you quickly assess and improve your organisation’s IT policy landscape. Use it as a conversation starter with your leadership, HR, or IT team.

1. Identify Existing Policies

• List all documented IT policies (e.g., Acceptable Use, Backup, BYOD, Remote Access).
• Check for version dates and last review timestamps.
• Note owners and stakeholders for each document.

2. Assess Relevance and Risk

• Highlight policies that do not reflect current tools (e.g., cloud apps, mobile use).
• Identify high-risk areas with no coverage (e.g., incident reporting, SaaS data management).
• Rate each policy’s clarity and ease of adoption (simple vs. complex).

3. Plan for Updates

• Choose top 3 policies to update based on urgency and business impact.
• Assign responsible owners and realistic deadlines.
• Involve legal or HR when necessary for compliance and onboarding.

4. Communicate and Train

• Share updates in team meetings or onboarding documents.
• Use real examples to show how policies apply in daily work.
• Schedule yearly policy review dates for consistency.