Regulation

Definitions

1. A binding rule or set of rules issued by a government or regulator that organizations must follow in specific contexts such as privacy, critical infrastructure, finance, or healthcare. Security regulations shape required controls, reporting timelines, and accountability for failures.

   In plain English: A formal rule imposed by an authority that organizations must follow.

   Example: "The product launch was delayed until legal confirmed whether the new biometric workflow triggered an additional regional regulation."

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