Glossary of Compliance
Compliance Glossary
Our list of curated compliance glossary offers everything you to know about compliance in one place.
Hybrid Entity
A Hybrid Entity in HIPAA is a covered entity that performs some of its functions as a covered entity (relating to healthcare) and others as a non-covered entity. These entities can avail some regulatory relief as their non-covered function doesn’t need to comply with the full scope of HIPAA privacy rules.
Additional reading
Audit trail: What it is, how it works, and why it matters?
As per a report by Security Intelligence, noncompliance with regulations costs firms about $15 million. Audit trails are your digital footprint that helps to ensure accountability and compliance. They are the watchdogs of regulations, the unsung heroes of digital transparency, and the trail of truth. In this article, we unravel the complex world of audit…
Tugboat Logic Review: Is It the Right Compliance Tool for Your Business?
Tugboat Logic, founded in 2017, is a compliance automation platform that helps businesses achieve certifications like SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HIPAA. It simplifies compliance with policy templates, automated evidence collection, and readiness tools designed for growing teams. In 2021, the platform was acquired by OneTrust, a global leader in privacy, risk, and compliance management….
ISO 27001 Controls: A Guide to Implementing Annex A Controls
TL;DR ISO 27001 controls (Annex A) are security measures (policies, processes, technical controls) used to manage risks and build an ISMS. You don’t implement all controls—you select relevant ones based on your risk assessment and Statement of Applicability (SoA). Controls are grouped into key domains (e.g., access control, cryptography, asset management, incident response, vendor risk)…
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