Glossary of Compliance
Compliance Glossary
Our list of curated compliance glossary offers everything you to know about compliance in one place.
Special Category Personal Data
Special Category Data can be understood as classified, sensitive data that demand additional security measures for the protection and explicit consent for processing the data. This category of data is clearly defined by GDPR and has outlined measures for protecting the same.
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ISO 9001 Certification: Process, Cost, Timelines
ISO 9001 is considered the world’s most recognized quality management standard. ISO 9001:2015 (a subset of ISO 9001) offers a structured framework for building and maintaining a Quality Management System (QMS). From timelines to auditor roles to buyers’ intent, this benchmark evaluates various parameters before awarding any product or service its certificate. The scope of…
Due Diligence Software [Features, Ratings, & How to Pick The Right One]
A Verizon study found that a staggering 62% of data breaches originate from third-party relations. While external tools and partnerships are critical to ensuring uninterrupted growth, it is not uncommon for them to become a roadblock rather than an enabler, especially if they don’t undergo a filtering process using purpose-built due diligence tools. Businesses often…
What is FISMA Compliance – 7 FISMA Compliance Checklist
FISMA, or the Federal Information Security Management Act, was introduced in 2002 (and updated in 2014) to improve the cybersecurity of federal systems. It requires all US federal agencies to create security plans to protect their networks. In simple terms, it makes cybersecurity a must-have for government agencies, ensuring their IT systems are secure and…

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