In a broad sense, compliance means following the rules set by other people, governments, or institutions. In more specific terms, compliance is ensuring that the requirements of laws, regulations, industry codes, and organizational doctrines are met.
Privacy laws address how organizations meet legal and regulatory requirements for collecting and processing personal data.
A privacy-compliant organization provides administrative, technical, and physical security safeguards in accordance with privacy laws and regulations, to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.
