Definition(s)
Policy
Intentions and direction of an organization as formally expressed by its top management.
Source: ISO/IEC 27000:2014, Information technology — Security techniques — Information security management systems — Overview and vocabulary, Third Edition, January 2014. Global Standards
Policy
A minimal description of NOPSEMA’s intentions and expected outcomes in relation to the subject of the policy. The means for achieving it, such as a process or procedures, and any elaboration or guidance, are not included within the policy document.
Source: NOPSEMA Guideline – Glossary – Regulatory Operations, N-09000-GL0326, Australia, Revision 5, December 2011. Regulatory Guidance