---
title: Remediation task fields
description: Fields on a remediation task record.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/governance-risk-compliance/grc-common-functions/remediation-task-fields.html
release: australia
product: GRC Common Functions
classification: grc-common-functions
topic_type: reference
last_updated: "2026-09-01"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Complete a playbook activity, Common GRC features, Governance, Risk, and Compliance]
---

# Remediation task fields

Fields on a remediation task record.

## Remediation task

Identify the task and its purpose.

|Field|Description|
|-----|-----------|
|**Number**|The task's record number. Read-only.|
|**Short description**|A short description of the remediation task.|
|**Description**|A description of the remediation task.|

## Assignment

Assign the task to the right person or team.

|Field|Description|
|-----|-----------|
|**Assigned to**|The user responsible for the remediation task.|
|**Assignment group**|The group responsible for the remediation task.|

## Schedule

Track when the task is due.

|Field|Description|
|-----|-----------|
|**Due date**|The date by which the remediation task must be completed.|

## Activity

Track the task's current progress.

|Field|Description|
|-----|-----------|
|**State**|The current state of the remediation task.|

## Confidentiality

Control who can view this task based on sensitivity.

|Field|Description|
|-----|-----------|
|**Confidential**|Restricts visibility of the task when selected.|

**Parent Topic:**[Complete a playbook activity](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/governance-risk-compliance/grc-common-functions/complete-a-playbook-activity.md)