Freshservice Template: Policy Exception Guide BTech BTech Alerts & Notifications - Check this page for the latest information on emergencies and system outages. All times are Pacific. Freshservice Documentation Guides, 1000060395. Freshservice Template: Policy Guide, 1000060409. Documentation Information Policy Exception Requests for exceptions to this policy shall be reviewed by the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and the Chief Information Officer (CIO). Departments requesting exceptions shall provide such requests to the CIO. The request should specifically state the scope of the exception along with justification for granting the exception, the potential impact or risk attendant upon granting the exception, risk mitigation measures to be undertaken by the IT Department, initiatives, actions and a time-frame for achieving the minimum compliance level with the policies set forth herein. The CIO shall review such requests; confer with the requesting department.