How frequently should policies be reviewed or revised?

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Policies should be reviewed on a regular schedule to keep them accurate, effective, and aligned with current laws, technology, and organizational needs. Reviewing at least once a year ensures you catch outdated requirements, reflect changes in processes, and stay prepared for audits and regulatory updates. It provides a proactive cadence rather than waiting for something to force a change.

While updating more frequently can be appropriate in rapidly changing environments, a baseline of annually keeps governance steady and manageable. Waiting until “changes occur” is too reactive; by the time a change is needed, parts of the policy may already be out of date. And reviewing every two years or every six months either leaves the policy stale or may create unnecessary churn, respectively, without clear justification.

So, the best practice is to review and revise at least annually.