Technology Governance Policy

CIAO ESSENTIAL — POLICY
C-AO/POL/CAO-150:2026 PUBLIC
Technology Governance Policy
CAO-100 Governance sub-policy (CAO-150) — auto-drafted, pending panel review
Date Issued  22 June 2026
Review Date  22 June 2027
Cite as: CIAO Standard. (2026). Technology Governance Policy. v1.1.3.7. C-AO/POL/CAO-150:2026. www.c-ao.com

1 · Purpose

This policy establishes the requirements for technology governance policy within the CAO-100 Governance. It gives effect, in a single harmonised instrument, to the control objectives upon which recognised standards converge for this area.

2 · Scope

This policy applies to all information, systems, services, personnel and third parties within the scope of the management system.

3 · Policy statements

3.x · CAO-150 Policy Controls

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The organisation shall establish, implement and maintain a coherent and effective approach to technology governance, giving effect to the organisational control objectives set out below.

COBIT 2019ISO/IEC 20000-1ISO/IEC 27036-2ISO/IEC 38500ITIL 4King VNIST SP 800-53

3.1 · CAO-151 IT Strategy and Value

The organisation shall establish, implement and maintain effective IT Strategy and Value, giving effect to the organisational controls set out below.

COBIT 2019ISO/IEC 20000-1ISO/IEC 27036-2ISO/IEC 38500ITIL 4King VNIST SP 800-53

3.1.x · CAO-151 Organisational Controls

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3.2 · CAO-152 IT Oversight and Conformance

The organisation shall establish, implement and maintain effective IT Oversight and Conformance, giving effect to the organisational controls set out below.

ISO/IEC 38500NIST SP 800-53

3.2.x · CAO-152 Organisational Controls

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4 · Roles & responsibilities

5 · Compliance, monitoring & review

Compliance with this policy is mandatory. This policy is reviewed at least annually, or upon significant change to the threat, regulatory or technological environment. Exceptions require documented risk acceptance by the accountable owner.

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