COBIT

Governance

The system of policies, rules, and processes by which activities are directed, controlled, and managed.

Right to be Forgotten

A legal concept giving individuals the right to request deletion of their personal data from organisations' records.

Data Sovereignty

The concept that data is subject to the laws and governance structures of the country where it is collected or processed.

Internal Audit

An independent assurance function that evaluates the effectiveness of an organisation's internal controls and governance.

Business Ethics

The application of ethical principles and moral standards to business activities, decisions, and relationships.

Anti-Money Laundering

Laws, regulations, and procedures designed to prevent criminals from disguising illegally obtained funds as legitimate income.

Whistleblower Protection

Legal provisions protecting individuals who report illegal or unethical practices within organisations.

Information Classification

The process of categorising data based on its sensitivity level and the impact of unauthorised disclosure.

Acceptable Use Policy

A document defining the permitted use of an organisation's IT resources and networks.

AI Regulation

The developing body of laws and policies governing the development, deployment, and use of artificial intelligence systems.

Algorithmic Accountability

The principle that organisations should be answerable for the outcomes and impacts of their algorithmic systems.

Model Risk Management

The governance framework for identifying, measuring, and mitigating risks arising from AI and analytical models.

A systematic evaluation of the potential social, economic, and civil rights impacts of an automated decision-making system before and after deployment.

Adherence to laws, regulations, guidelines, and specifications relevant to an organisation's business.

The overarching strategy for managing an organisation's information assets, balancing the need for data availability with security, privacy, compliance, and lifecycle management.

An organisation's ability to build, assure, and review its technological integrity to ensure it can withstand all types of ICT-related disruptions and threats.

Technology solutions designed to help companies comply with regulations efficiently and cost-effectively.

An automated approach to maintaining regulatory compliance through real-time monitoring, policy enforcement, and evidence collection integrated into development and operations pipelines.

A controlled environment where businesses can test innovative products and services under regulatory oversight.

General Data Protection Regulation — EU legislation governing the collection and processing of personal data of EU residents.