Glossary of Compliance
Compliance Glossary
Our list of curated compliance glossary offers everything you to know about compliance in one place.
Physical Safeguards
A wide range of physical security measures that prevent unauthorised access to covered entity’s physical assets and electronic information assets. This protection is ensured from both natural and environmental hazards or any kind of intentional encroachment. Examples include installing security cameras, fire safety systems, biometric access controls etc.
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