Glossary of Compliance
Compliance Glossary
Our list of curated compliance glossary offers everything you to know about compliance in one place.
Service Auditor
A SOC 2 auditor is a AICPA-certified professional who evaluates the system and controls that a service organization implements to meet the requirements of SOC 2 trust principles. After assessing and observing the controls, they will create a report based on the findings.
This report demonstrates that your business has sufficient controls and processes to secure customer data.
Additional reading
HITRUST Compliance Certification: 5 Steps to Follow
For companies in healthcare, obtaining a HITRUST(Health Information Trust Alliance) Certification acts as a benchmark to ensure data protection standards. According to a survey by HIMSS, 81 percent of US hospitals and health systems and 83 percent of health plans utilize HITRUST, making it the widely adopted control framework in the healthcare sector. Today, the…
Due Diligence Questionnaire: Key Insights, Best Practices, and Examples for Compliance
Business growth is a loaded term that involves a lot more complexities underneath the revenue boost and brand visibility. Small to medium firms often delegate tasks to external resources to save time, and money, and boost growth opportunities. However, this comes at a cost-sharing sensitive data adds unprecedented risks. But thanks to the due diligence…
How to become PIPEDA Certified: A Step-by-Step Guide
As of the 2024 report, 79.3% of the world’s population has been covered by some data privacy law, surpassing Gartner’s prediction of 75%. With people becoming more aware of their privacy rights, compliance isn’t just a legal requirement anymore—it’s about building trust. Big names like TikTok and Meta have faced privacy violations, making it clear…
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