Glossary of Compliance
Compliance Glossary
Our list of curated compliance glossary offers everything you to know about compliance in one place.
Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC
The Data Protection Directive protects the personal data and rights to privacy of EU citizens, making it an essential piece of legislation. It was enacted in October 1995 in the form of Directive 95/46/EC, and has since been at the foundation of modern protection standards for personal data within the European Union.
Additional reading
Defense In Depth (DiD): A Castle Approach To GRC With Layered Defenses
In 2016, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) listed Defense in Depth (DiD) as a recommended strategy for improving ‘industrial control system cybersecurity’ practices. This was done in a bid to make systems less attractive to attackers during a period experiencing a sharp increase in cyber incidents. So, is DiD a new concept or…
Sprinto vs OneTrust: What’s a better fit for you?
Compliance platforms like Sprinto and OneTrust simplify achieving compliance standards like SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, and more. The challenge is immense: juggling multiple frameworks, battling redundant tasks, and preparing for audits without slowing down operations. The platforms become critical enablers for growth and trust. However, they take very different approaches. TLDR: Sprinto is an…
Setting the Right Recovery Point Objective: An Art of balancing Costs and Risks
Today, CISOs and founders understand that an employee’s accidentally deleted file, a power outage, or a disaster leading to data loss is no longer a ‘technical challenge’—a ‘business problem’ that impacts revenue, compromises compliance posture, and erodes trust. As a result, integrating disaster recovery plans into a cohesive resilience strategy is paramount — a critical…
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