Which term refers to documents published and promulgated by senior management describing the organization's strategic goals?

• A. Policy
• B. Privacy Shield
• C. Regulations
• D. Message Digest

Answer: (A)

Policies are formal governance documents published and approved by senior management that articulate the organization’s strategic goals, expectations, and the framework within which decisions are made. They set the direction for behavior, security requirements, and decision-making across the organization, ensuring consistency and alignment with leadership’s aims.

Privacy Shield is a data-transfer framework, not a strategic directive from leadership. Regulations are external legal requirements imposed by governments, not internal documents describing an organization's goals. A Message Digest is a cryptographic hash used for data integrity, not a governance document.