Glossary of Compliance
Compliance Glossary
Our list of curated compliance glossary offers everything you to know about compliance in one place.
Standard Contractual Clauses
Standard Contractual Clauses govern the exchange of personal information between non-EU and EU countries. As per the General Data Protection Regulation, as a ground for data transfers between the EU and third countries, contractual clauses ensure appropriate data protection safeguards can be used.
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GDPR Article 30: Maintaining Records of Processing Activities
Why is record keeping such a fundamental part of GDPR compliance? For privacy professionals, it’s the cornerstone of understanding and protecting personal data. Under GDPR Article 30, organizations must create a Record of Processing Activities (RoPA)—a detailed map of all personal data held within the organization. This involves identifying what data is collected, where it’s…
SOX Testing Explained: Steps, Methods, and Best Practices
For public companies, SOX compliance isn’t optional. It ensures that financial reporting is accurate, internal controls are reliable, and stakeholders, especially investors, can trust your numbers. That’s where SOX testing comes in. But what exactly does SOX testing involve? Who needs to do it, and how is it typically carried out? In this article, we’ll…
ISO 27001:2013 vs ISO 27001:2022 | Differences & Transitioning
As of October 31, 2025, ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certifications are officially obsolete. If you’re still operating under the 2013 framework, your certification is now non-compliant — and that means exposure to audit failures, contractual breaches, and reputational risk. The shift to ISO/IEC 27001:2022 isn’t just a routine update. It’s a response to today’s real-world threats: cloud…
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