Glossary of Compliance
Compliance Glossary
Our list of curated compliance glossary offers everything you to know about compliance in one place.
DPA
Data Protection Act (DPA) is a legislative framework that lays down the regulations for usage of personal data by organisations, government and businesses. The law was enacted in 2018 for enforcement of the UK’s General Data Protection Regulation.
Additional reading
GRC Training: What It Is, Who Needs It, And How To Get Started
GRC training exists to prevent expensive mistakes that often stem from teams simply not understanding the regulations they must follow. In November 2025, a Spanish court ordered Meta to pay $550 million for GDPR violations. Between 2018 and 2023, the company relied on an inadequate legal basis to process user data for behavioral advertising. We…
10 Best Healthcare Compliance Software in 2026
TL;DR Healthcare compliance software helps you stay continuously audit-ready by centralizing risk assessments, policies, safeguards, vendor oversight (BAAs), and evidence, so you’re not rebuilding proof during HIPAA audits or customer due diligence. The best tools in 2026 fall into three buckets:1. Automation-first GRC for healthtech/security controls (continuous monitoring, evidence, readiness)2. Clinical workforce + credentialing compliance (training, licensing, exclusions)3….
What is COBIT – 6 Steps to implement COBIT Framework
As organizations increasingly rely on IT and rapidly transition to the cloud, a structured approach to IT governance is more critical than ever. It can drive innovation, optimize resources, and enhance customer experience. However, if mismanaged, it can become a source of high risk. Enter Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT) framework. The…
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