Compliance means meeting the requirements of laws, regulations, contracts and industry standards that apply to an organization. Failing to comply can bring fines, sanctions, loss of licenses, contractual penalties and reputational damage. Privacy laws are a large part of this, and they define specific roles for organizations that handle personal data. Audits and assessments provide evidence that controls exist and work. Security+ tests compliance monitoring and reporting, privacy roles and concepts, and the types of audits and attestations.
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