Glossary of Compliance

Compliance Glossary

Our list of curated compliance glossary offers everything you to know about compliance in one place.

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Data Protection Officer

The key role of the Data Protection Officer (DPO) is to ensure that companies process the personal data of their staff, providers, customers, or any other data subjects in compliance with the applicable data protection rules.

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CCPA exceptions

What are CCPA Exceptions? | [Types of Data and Companies]

You’ve likely got the CCPA basics down, and you’re familiar with the ins and outs of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). If not, you can refer to our recent article on CCPA compliance to brush up on the essentials. In this article, we’ll talk about something equally important: CCPA exemptions. At first glance, you…
SOC functions

10 Key SOC Functions You Must Be Aware Of

Security failures disrupt business workflow, contribute to system downtime, increase legal penalties due non-compliance, and result in loss of customer and reputation. It may take years to build brand image and reputation, but a single incident can sabotage it all.  Thankfully, SOC teams help businesses efficiently address these issues. Before we proceed, it is important…
HIPAA Authorization

What is a HIPAA Authorization and How Does it Work?

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is a federal law that mandates the development of international guidelines to safeguard sensitive patient health information from being disclosed without the patient’s knowledge or agreement.  What is HIPAA authorization? A HIPAA authorization is permission from a person that allows a covered entity or business…

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