Information Governance

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.

COBIT

Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies — a framework for IT governance and management.

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.

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

The process of verifying the identity, suitability, and risks of customers in financial transactions.

The process of identifying and mitigating risks associated with outsourcing to third-party vendors.

The formal process of documenting and communicating security incidents, breaches, or compliance violations.

A set of rules defining who can access specific resources and what actions they can perform.

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

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

The risk of loss resulting from inadequate or failed internal processes, people, systems, or external events.

Strategy

A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim, involving resource allocation and competitive positioning.

Data Availability

The guarantee that all data required to verify blockchain transactions is accessible to network participants, a critical requirement for the security of rollup-based scaling solutions.