Glossary of Compliance
Compliance Glossary
Our list of curated compliance glossary offers everything you to know about compliance in one place.
Processor Agreement
A DPA, or Data Processing Agreement, is an agreement between a data processor (for instance, a third-party service provider) and a data controller (such as a company) to regulate any personal data processing that might be conducted for business purposes. A DPA is also known as a GDPR data processing agreement.
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Ultimate Guide to PCI DSS Training
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HIPAA for Startups Made Simple: A Founder’s Guide
Healthcare data breaches are skyrocketing. According to the HIPAA Journal, 725 incidents in 2023 exposed 133 million records, nearly double the year before. Startups in digital health are especially vulnerable: lean teams, fast-moving product cycles, and early infrastructure make them prime targets. The catch? Even indirectly handling Protected Health Information (PHI) can trigger HIPAA obligations. As Momentum…
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