This policy applies to all published Nested Knowledge information security policies. Employees and contractors must abide by this exception process.

An exception to an information security policy may be granted in the following cases:

• a more secure solution exists

To request an exceptions:

Email or slack the information security team to request an exception. You request must contain the following information:

• Your name
• The implicated policy.
  • For example, attach the Access Control Policy if you are requesting to share an account to a software platform with another employee.
• The device or application affected by the request.
• Data classification category of the associated systems.
• The rationale for non-compliance with the policy.
• Duration of non-compliance expected.
• Assessment of risks.
• Controls in place to mitigate risks.