Category Archives: Compliance

Budgeting for a Compliance Audit: A Practical Framework

by Anthony AlvesSeptember 21, 2016 Companies can easily underestimate the investment required to meet compliance. Thinking compliance is a one-and-done activity that you can skate by with minimal spend only sets you up for unpleasant surprises later on. Compliance can be a long, drawn-out process, involving everyone including HR, finance, security, and leadership. So it’s … Continue reading Budgeting for a Compliance Audit: A Practical Framework

Why Is PCI Compliance Important for Every Merchant?

by Sandra Wrobel-Konior Follow @sandriczAugust 27, 2016 PCI compliance is mandatory for every eCommerce merchant that accepts credit or debit card payments on their website. All information entered by customers is sensitive data, so it must be well-protected. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) provides steps that all merchants who process card … Continue reading Why Is PCI Compliance Important for Every Merchant?

The Cost of Non-Compliance: Putting a Price on Privacy

by Rachel Serpa February 9, 2016 Follow @gigyaFebruary 9, 2016 With the invalidation of the EU-US Safe Harbor agreement in October 2015, privacy compliance has been top of mind for businesses and consumers alike. Focus on privacy can only be expected to intensify with constantly evolving policies being put into place by various lawmakers, social … Continue reading The Cost of Non-Compliance: Putting a Price on Privacy