compliance
Compliance
The practice of adhering to laws, regulations, industry standards, and internal policies related to information security and data protection. Compliance programs help organizations avoid penalties and demonstrate due diligence.
Related Terms
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
data-protectionA comprehensive data privacy regulation enacted by the European Union that governs how organizations collect, store, pro...
ISO 27001
complianceAn international standard for information security management systems (ISMS). ISO 27001 provides a systematic approach t...
Security Policy
complianceA formal document that defines an organization's approach to information security, including acceptable use, access cont...