Exception Request
Exception Request is a formal request to approve continued use of a vendor or practice despite a known gap, typically with documented justification and time limits.
Why it matters
Exceptions document and bound accepted risk so it is tracked and revisited rather than silently ignored.
Where it appears in the workflow
Raised when a finding cannot be remediated immediately but the relationship must proceed.
Common mistakes
- Treating exception request as a universal term with no workflow context.