Glossary of Compliance
Compliance Glossary
Our list of curated compliance glossary offers everything you to know about compliance in one place.
Data Sovereignty
Data Sovereignty means the sensitive information is subject to applicability of laws and regulations of the country in which the data originated. This empowers data owners with the right to control and protect the usage of their data.
For example, the data of people in the European Union is safeguarded with GDPR regulations.
Additional reading
HITRUST Certification: Your Gateway to Robust Security
As the healthcare industry actively embraces cloud technology and the electronic transmission of PHI, it has become an increasingly soft target for malicious actors. While HIPAA lays the groundwork for protecting health information, there was a need for a comprehensive framework to address the gaps in the healthcare cybersecurity landscape. That’s when HITRUST came into…
How much does GDPR compliance cost?
TL; DR GDPR compliance costs vary by organization size, data complexity, processing scope, current maturity, and whether you need consultants, legal support, security tooling, training, audits, monitoring, or a voluntary certification mechanism. GDPR implementation and maintenance costs range from roughly $20,500 to $102,500+, with major cost categories including implementation and consulting fees, security tools, employee…
HIPAA Data Retention Requirements: A 2026 Guide with State-Wise Policies
TL,DR: HIPAA requires covered entities to retain compliance documentation for six years under 45 CFR 164.530(j) and 164.316, though medical records themselves fall under state laws that often mandate longer. The six-year rule covers policies, procedures, training logs, risk assessments, BAAs, breach documentation, and patient authorization records, measured from creation or last effective date, whichever…
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