Glossary of Compliance
Compliance Glossary
Our list of curated compliance glossary offers everything you to know about compliance in one place.
Business Associates
Business Associates are individuals or entities who work for or provide a service for a covered entity. The work involves use and disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI). They must comply with the privacy rule of HIPAA.
Business Associates perform functions like claims processing, data analysis, quality assurance, practice management, repricing, and more.
Additional reading
ISO 9001 Certification: Process, Cost, Timelines
TL;DR ISO 9001 certification helps organizations build and verify a Quality Management System (QMS) that improves process consistency, customer satisfaction, risk management, and continuous improvement across industries and company sizes. To get ISO 9001 certified, organizations typically complete eight stages: gap analysis, training, QMS documentation, implementation, internal audit, management review, Stage 1 and Stage 2…
What Is Risk Control: Types, Example & Identification
TL,DR: Risk control reduces, mitigates, or removes specific risks after assessment and prioritization. Control options include elimination, substitution, isolation, engineering controls, admin controls, and PPE. The article also explains RACM, risk control versus risk management, and practical examples. Risk control is important for any kind of business. It safeguards your company’s assets while maintaining sustainable…
From Labels to Business Impact: Converting Risk Ratings into Action
In conversation with Joseph Haske, Risk Manager at Pipedrive This blog is part of Sprinto’s GRC Top Voice series — where we bring you candid conversations with GRC Leaders. Watch the full episode here → Every organization wants to be data-driven. Yet in many boardrooms, risk discussions still sound vague: “That’s a high risk,” “This one’s…

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