
Compliance is “the action of complying with a command,” or “the state of meeting rules or standards”. In the corporate world, it's defined as the process of making sure your company and employees follow all laws, regulations, standards, and ethical practices that apply to your organization
Regulatory compliance is an organization's adherence to laws, regulations, guidelines and specifications relevant to its business processes. Violations of regulatory compliance often result in legal punishment, including federal fines.
Corporate compliance should be an essential part of your business operations, regardless of industry.
Corporate compliance covers both internal policies and procedures, as well as federal and state laws. Enforcing compliance helps your company prevent and detect violations of rules, which protects your organization from fines and lawsuits.
The compliance process should be ongoing. Many organizations establish a program to consistently and accurately govern their compliance policies over time.