As the Information Technology sector continues to grow with fervour, governance issues regularly arise. Rules, regulations and compliance requirements are constantly being developed. To protect the vast amount of information available, and to ensure that enterprise implementations are conducted in accordance with the necessary obligations, the governance landscape continuously evolves.
What does “compliance” actually mean?
The IT industry is controlled by various internal and external standards, policies and regulations. These could apply across the board, or to specific organisations or circumstances. While external compliance entails abiding by rules and regulations, internal compliance requires the development and implementation of processes and policies to ensure organisation wide compliance.
Why should you bother with compliance?
Compliance is a legal issue. If businesses don’t comply, they risk sanctions, fines or imprisonment, and could be liable from a criminal and/or civil perspective.
Not sure which regulations to comply with or how to ensure compliance?
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