Answer A is correct. Policy application must begin by identifying the provisions that govern the proposed Claude use case. The specialist first needs to understand the use case’s purpose, users, data, affected individuals, intended outputs, level of automation, and potential consequences. These characteristics determine which organizational requirements concerning privacy, security, human oversight, acceptable use, regulated activities, and recordkeeping are applicable.
After identifying the relevant provisions, the specialist compares the proposed use case against those requirements, corresponding to Option D. Based on that assessment, the specialist can approve the use case, require modifications or safeguards, or reject it, as described in Option B. The use case, analysis, controls, and final decision should then be recorded in the compliance register, corresponding to Option C. The logical sequence is therefore A, D, B, and C.
Starting with approval would be premature because no compliance analysis has occurred. Similarly, a meaningful comparison cannot be completed until the applicable provisions have been identified. Documentation is important, but it records the assessment and decision rather than replacing them. Correct policy application therefore begins with scope determination and proceeds through comparison, decision, and documentation. This supports consistent governance and an auditable decision trail. Anthropic Usage Policy
