Glossary of Compliance
Compliance Glossary
Our list of curated compliance glossary offers everything you to know about compliance in one place.
Subcontractors
Subcontractors are individuals to whom business associates delegate a task or function or service that involves creation, transmission, or management of PHI. They work on behalf of a BA and are subject to comply with HIPAA privacy requirements.
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A Complete Overview of SaaS Compliance
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Risk Control Measures: Your first line of defense against threats
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Information Security vs Cyber Security: What’s the Difference, Why Does It Matter?
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