Compliance Guidelines
/kəmˈplaɪəns ˈɡaɪdlaɪnz/
Definitions
- (n.) Official sets of recommendations or rules to ensure adherence to legal regulations and organizational policies.
The company updated its compliance guidelines to meet new federal data protection laws.
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- compliance guidelines
- compliance guideline
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Commentary
Compliance guidelines often serve as practical tools for enforcing broad statutory or regulatory requirements; drafters should ensure clarity and alignment with applicable laws to avoid ambiguity.
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