Attestation

Attestation is the formal process by which an individual confirms that they have read, understood, and will comply with a policy, procedure, or compliance requirement. It provides documented evidence that governance expectations have been communicated to and acknowledged by the relevant parties.

Attestation is a critical component of policy governance and compliance management. It transforms a policy from a document into a confirmed commitment. Attestation campaigns distribute policies to relevant audiences, track who has acknowledged them, and follow up with non-respondents. The resulting audit trail demonstrates to regulators and auditors that the organization has actively communicated its policies — not merely published them. Failure to attain high attestation rates is itself a governance finding.