The main responsibilities of a CCO include ensuring the organization is able to both managecompliance riskand pass acompliance audit. The exact nature of a compliance audit will vary, depending on factors such as the organization's industry, whether it is a public or private company, and the n...
You’ve heard about it, but what is ADA compliance? ADA compliance makes your website accessible to all users and refers to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design. It’s a set of standards that ensures your website can be used by all, regardless of abili...
A compliance cost is a cost that's associated with regulatory compliance that does not contribute to the immediate activities...
Read our guide to NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act) compliance. See how organizations can be NDAA compliant with our list of requirements.
What is a Report on Compliance (ROC)? A Report on Compliance (ROC) is a form that must be completed by all Level 1 Visa merchants undergoing aPCI DSS(Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) audit. A Level 1 merchant is one who processes over 6 million Visa transactions in a year....
The OCR’s role in maintaining medical HIPAA compliance comes in the form of routine guidance on new issues affecting health care and in investigatingcommon HIPAA violations. Through a series of interlocking regulatory rules, HIPAA compliance is a living culture that health care organizations must imp...
Form factor for computers refers to the size, shape, and physical specifications of hardware or hardware components. Computer form factor is used to describe any physical aspect of a computer system. Form factor is very important for connection compatibility....
What is a GRC Framework? A GRC framework is a structured approach that helps organizations in managing governance, risk and compliance (GRC) effectively. It involves building a frame of reference that when implemented effectively and monitored continuously can improve efficiency, ensure compliance and...
The core of contract compliance is making sure you act to fulfill and support your obligations under a contract. These goals may mix with those set by governments or accreditation boards, as well as objectives (like sustainability governance) that your business sets for itself. As part of the ...
An affirmative or positive covenant is a clause in a loan contract that requires a borrower to perform specific actions.1Examples ofaffirmative covenantsinclude requirements to maintain adequate levels of insurance, requirements to furnish audited financial statements to the lender, compliance with applicab...