Regulatory Compliance

Definitions

1. Adherence to laws, regulations, and mandatory standards that govern how an organization handles security, privacy, reporting, and operations. Regulatory compliance often requires not just controls but also evidence, documentation, training, and incident response obligations.

   In plain English: Following the legally required rules and standards that apply to security or data handling.

   Example: "The company discovered that strong encryption alone was not enough; regulatory compliance also required tested breach notification procedures and audit evidence."

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