Glossary of Compliance
Compliance Glossary
Our list of curated compliance glossary offers everything you to know about compliance in one place.
Organizational (Security) Measures
Organizational and Technical security measures imply those measures aimed at protecting personal data against accidental loss, alteration, unlawful destruction, unauthorized access, or disclosure, in particular where the processing involves data over a network, in transit, and against all other unlawful forms of processing.
Additional reading
A Beginner-friendly Guide to ISO 27001 Data Protection Policy
Somewhere, in a dusty corner of your office, lies a document titled ‘Data Protection Policy.’ It’s a well-intentioned file, full of dense paragraphs and legal jargon. As you expect, most employees have never read it, and those who have probably forgotten what it said moments later. This situation is too common, while it shouldn’t be. The…
The GRC Maturity Model: Framework, Levels, and Roadmap for Organizational Success
Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) programs often grow in sections. One team manages audits, another tracks risks, and others own policies. The result? Inefficiencies and gaps that show up right when you can least afford them. That’s where a GRC maturity model comes in. It gives organizations a clear way to measure the maturity of…
CCPA Compliance Checklist for 2026 [Steps, Requirements & Penalties]
Privacy laws like CCPA raise the stakes for any business that handles data from California residents. One broken opt-out link or unfulfilled data request can trigger legal action, steep fines, and loss of consumer trust. The challenge isn’t intent—it’s execution. Most companies don’t have a clear view of what personal data they collect, where it’s…

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