Compliance
Compliance is adherence to laws, regulations, standards, and policies in place in a particular organization or sector.
Compliance
Compliance is the adherence to laws, regulations, standards, and policies in place in an organization or industry. Compliance aims to ensure that activities and business are conducted in a legal, ethical, and regulatory-compliant manner.
Compliance with national or international laws and regulations, such as taxes and labor laws.
Comply with rules imposed by industry regulatory bodies, such as banks or insurance companies.
Adherence to the company’s internal policies and procedures.
Compliance Objectives:
- Protect the company from legal and financial penalties.
- Enhance the company’s reputation and build trust with customers and partners.
- Support an ethical and responsible business environment.
- Reducing risks such as corruption, money laundering, or data breaches.
Examples of compliance in different areas:
Banking: Enforcement of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT) regulations.
Healthcare: Adherence to privacy standards, such as Health Information Protection Acts (HIPAA).
Environmental: Adherence to environmental laws, such as reducing emissions.

The role of compliance in organizations:

Promote transparency
Contributes to building a work environment based on integrity.

Achieving Sustainability
Ensures business continuity in a legal and responsible manner.

Risk management
Helps identify challenges before they turn into big problems.