NoW 365 oFS - Compliance

NIST compliance refers to following the security and privacy standards established by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), particularly frameworks like NIST SP 800-171 and NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF). These standards help organizations protect sensitive government and organizational data from cyber threats.

Key requirements include:

• Implementing access controls to restrict data to authorized users.

• Using encryption to secure data in transit and at rest.

• Conducting regular risk assessments and security audits.

• Maintaining incident response and continuous monitoring processes.

NIST compliance is commonly required for organizations handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or working with U.S. federal agencies and their contractors.

In short, HIPAA compliance ensures that healthcare organizations and their partners protect patient data, maintain confidentiality, and report breaches responsibly.

1. Privacy Rule: Limits how protected health information (PHI) can be used or disclosed without patient consent.

2. Security Rule: Requires safeguards (administrative, physical, and technical) to protect electronic PHI (ePHI).

3. Breach Notification Rule: Mandates notifying affected individuals, regulators, and sometimes the media if PHI is compromised.

4. Enforcement Rule: Establishes penalties for violations, including fines and corrective actions.

5. Business Associate Agreements (BAAs): Covered entities must ensure partners who handle PHI also comply.

The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) is a U.S. government regulation that controls the export and sharing of defense-related articles, services, and technical data listed on the U.S. Munitions List (USML). Organizations subject to ITAR must ensure that controlled information and technologies are accessed only by authorized U.S. persons unless explicitly approved by the U.S. Department of State.

Key requirements include:

• Registering with the U.S. Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC).

• Implementing strict access controls to prevent unauthorized disclosure.

• Maintaining secure data storage and transfer practices.

• Monitoring and auditing for compliance and reporting violations.

ITAR compliance is essential for companies involved in defense manufacturing, aerospace, or any technology with potential military applications.

In essence, GDPR ensures that organizations handle personal data lawfully, fairly, and securely, giving individuals strong control over their information. A comprehensive data privacy law enacted by the European Union (EU) that came into effect on May 25, 2018.

• Lawful basis: Organizations must have a clear legal reason (e.g., consent, contract, legal obligation) to process personal data.

• Transparency: Individuals must be informed about how their data is used through clear privacy notices.

• Data rights: People have rights to access, correct, delete, and restrict processing of their data.

• Data minimization: Only collect what’s necessary and keep it only as long as needed.

• Security: Implement technical and organizational measures to protect data.

• Accountability: Keep records, perform risk assessments, and demonstrate compliance.

• Data breaches: Must be reported to authorities (and sometimes to users) within 72 hours.

• International transfers: Data sent outside the EU must have adequate protection mechanisms.

The PDPL is Saudi Arabia’s comprehensive data-protection law. It regulates how personal data of individuals in the Kingdom is collected, processed, stored, transferred, and disclosed

1. Obtain explicit consent for processing personal data in many cases (especially for sensitive data).

2. Provide a clear privacy notice/policy: inform data subjects about what data is collected, for what purpose, who it will be shared with, how long it will be retained, and their rights.

3. Implement security measures (organizational, administrative, technical) to protect personal data’s integrity, confidentiality and prevent unauthorized use or disclosure.

4. Restrictions on cross-border transfers of personal data: transfers outside Saudi Arabia are subject to safeguards, adequacy requirements, or regulatory approval.

5. Respect “data subject rights” (access, correction, deletion) though there are some differences compared to some other regimes.