Glossary of Compliance
Compliance Glossary
Our list of curated compliance glossary offers everything you to know about compliance in one place.
ASV
An Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) is an entity that verifies whether a company’s PCI DSS external scanning requirements have been met. ASVs use techniques similar to those used by hackers, such as penetration testing, to run an external vulnerability assessment of a company’s network or website. A quarterly network scan by an approved scanning vendor is required for all complying businesses.
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HIPAA-Compliant Data Storage Requirements
Healthcare data storage requires stringent rules and protocols given the sensitivity of the patient health information they deal with. The United States Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), therefore, defines the general guidelines on best practices for storing and protecting protected health information. HIPAA’s Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification rules give a fluid overview…
HIPAA Documentation: Importance & Requirements
If you own a healthcare facility or provide a service to one, you know how important it is to be HIPAA compliant. HIPAA has a long list of requirements, and documentation is an important one. The struggle with HIPAA documentation is often confusing. The legal speak often leads non-compliance folks down the rabbit hole. But…
PCI DSS Compliance: Complete Guide
As a founder of a business that processes online transactions, PCI compliance is mandatory, irrespective of the size and type of your organization. Compliance must be maintained year-round and validated annually, as required by credit card companies and outlined in network agreements. The PCI Standards Council (SSC) develops and maintains these standards to secure payment…
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