Glossary of Compliance
Compliance Glossary
Our list of curated compliance glossary offers everything you to know about compliance in one place.
Special Categories of Personal Data
The special categories of personal data under GDPR can be classified into the following:
– Trade union membership
– Processing of biometric or genetic data used for the purpose of uniquely identifying a person
– Political opinions
– Religious or philosophical beliefs
– The data concerning a natural person’s sex life or health, or sexual orientation shall be prohibited
– Revealing racial or ethnic origin
Additional reading
ISO 27004 Standard: Key to Evaluating Information Security
Most organizations are aware of the ISO 27001 standard that lists guidelines for establishing and managing an Information Security Management System (ISMS). Businesses implement ISMS controls and devise new policies to improve security posture. So, what does an ISO 27004 standard have to do with all this? Is it a subset or security requirement that…
Security Assessment: Key Types and How to Get Started
Hackers today are constantly upgrading and using advanced techniques to exploit weaknesses and get their hands on data. As a CISO or founder, it is your responsibility to proactively develop countermeasures and protect your organization. The agility to respond however, comes with the understanding of your deficiencies. And that’s where security assessments come in. Security…
HITRUST Compliance Certification: 5 Steps to Follow
For companies in healthcare, obtaining a HITRUST(Health Information Trust Alliance) Certification acts as a benchmark to ensure data protection standards. According to a survey by HIMSS, 81 percent of US hospitals and health systems and 83 percent of health plans utilize HITRUST, making it the widely adopted control framework in the healthcare sector. Today, the…
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