Must Have
60-90 days
Regulatory Compliance
Ensuring that the software product complies with all applicable regulations, industry standards, and legal requirements. This includes data privacy laws, security standards, accessibility guidelines, and other relevant regulations.
IMPLEMENTATION
Identify Relevant Regulations and Standards:
Research and identify all applicable regulations and standards for your product (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, ADA, PCI-DSS).
Consult with legal and compliance experts to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the requirements.
Develop Compliance Plan:
Create a detailed compliance plan outlining the steps and measures needed to meet each regulation and standard.
Assign responsibilities for each compliance task to relevant team members.
Implement Compliance Measures:
Data Privacy: Implement data privacy measures such as data encryption, user consent management, and data minimization.
Security: Ensure robust security measures are in place, including secure coding practices, regular security audits, and incident response plans.
Accessibility: Follow accessibility guidelines (e.g., WCAG) to make the product usable for people with disabilities.
Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation of compliance efforts, including policies, procedures, and audit trails.
Conduct Training and Awareness:
Provide regular training to all employees on compliance requirements and best practices.
Raise awareness about the importance of compliance and how it affects the product and the organization.
Monitor and Audit Compliance:
Set up ongoing monitoring to ensure continuous compliance with regulations and standards.
Conduct regular internal and external audits to verify compliance and identify areas for improvement.
Stay Updated on Regulatory Changes:
Keep abreast of changes in regulations and standards that may affect your product.
Update the compliance plan and measures as needed to adapt to new requirements.
Engage with Legal and Compliance Experts:
Work closely with legal and compliance experts to navigate complex regulatory landscapes.
Seek external advice or consultation when necessary to ensure thorough compliance.
TIPS
Stay proactive in monitoring and adapting to regulatory changes.
Foster a culture of compliance within the organization.
Use automated tools to manage and track compliance efforts.
Engage with stakeholders early and often to ensure compliance is integrated into product development.
WHY IMPORTANT
Critical for legal protection, user trust, and market acceptance.
R
Legal, Compliance, Product Management, Engineering
A
Legal
C
IT, Customer Support, Marketing
I
Executive Team, Operations, QA, Sales