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.
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Sprinto Vs Secureframe: Compare all Features & Differences in 2025
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10 Security Oversights in Startups [How to Avoid Them]
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Third-Party Risk Management Framework: Steps to Select
Over 80% of legal and compliance leaders stated that they discover third-party risks after the initial onboarding and due diligence. This indicates that traditional risk management methods fail to identify new and changing risks. As businesses grow, including third-party vendors in their operations is not uncommon. While this expands their horizons, it also widens their…

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