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Icologiq Knowledge ยท Concept
Controlled Document
A document whose creation, approval, revision, distribution and withdrawal are managed through defined controls to ensure authorized and current information is used.
Also known as:
controlled documentation, controlled information
At a glance
Definition
A controlled document is subject to formal governance throughout its lifecycle. Typical controls include ownership, version or revision identification, review and approval, effective dates, access permissions, distribution and the withdrawal of obsolete versions.
Why it matters
Controlled-document terminology helps explain why quality documentation requires more than storage. It also creates natural links from sector standards to the Document Management module.
DOC-003
A document whose creation, approval, revision, distribution and withdrawal are managed through defined controls to ensure authorized and current information is used.
A controlled document is subject to formal governance throughout its lifecycle. Typical controls include ownership, version or revision identification, review and approval, effective dates, access permissions, distribution and the withdrawal of obsolete versions.
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