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[Policies & Documents](https://knowledge.adoptech.co.uk/faqs-on-adoptech?hsLang=en#policies-documents) # How do I remove policies from a Control? ## This article explains how to unlink a policy from a Control 1\. Please go into Frameworks \> Controls. Use the search to find the control in question \> open the control by clicking on it. ![](https://knowledge.adoptech.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-01-2026-02-50-59-5051-PM.png?width=670&height=363&name=image-png-Jun-01-2026-02-50-59-5051-PM.png) 3\. Scroll down to the **Policies** section and **click the Manage Policies button.** ![](https://knowledge.adoptech.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-01-2026-02-51-58-9773-PM.png?width=670&height=417&name=image-png-Jun-01-2026-02-51-58-9773-PM.png) 4\. **Uncheck the box** next to your policy in question and **click Save**. ![](https://knowledge.adoptech.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jun-01-2026-02-52-59-9283-PM.png?width=557&height=340&name=image-png-Jun-01-2026-02-52-59-9283-PM.png) Need Help? 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