Glossary of Compliance
Compliance Glossary
Our list of curated compliance glossary offers everything you to know about compliance in one place.
DPO
A Data Protection Officer (DPO) is a critical role in any organization, as they are responsible for overseeing the IT infrastructure and data security. They act as a focal point where individuals can send their privacy queries and issues, working to ensure that data is kept secure, utilized responsibly, and disposed of properly at all times.Â
Additional reading
HIPAA for Healthcare Professionals: A Complete Guide
In 2024, the healthcare sector experienced a staggering 566 data breaches, exposing over 170 million patient records—a dramatic rise from just 6 million in 2010. While the numbers for 2025 aren’t yet fully known, the trend is clear: patient data is increasingly at risk, and the stakes for healthcare organizations have never been higher. For companies…
Understanding the Governance Process: A Comprehensive Guide
Governance processes started to gain traction as a response to the drawbacks of traditional siloed security systems that tend to fall apart as you scale. Before you know it, you have too many things on your plate—meeting stakeholder expectations, complying with regulations, and following through on the business’s principles. Juggling these all at once may…
Risk Compliance Certification: A Fast-Start Guide for GRC Career Growth
You’re not alone if you’re exploring a risk compliance certification to start a career or level up in GRC (governance, risk, and compliance). Demand for professionals managing audits, interpreting regulations, and operationalizing mandated controls keeps rising, especially in SaaS and enterprise IT. Getting certified helps you gain real-world competence and unlock career growth in compliance…
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