ComplianceBerichten

ComplianceBerichten are formal reports and communications used to document and demonstrate adherence to applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and standards within an organization. They can be produced for internal governance, external regulators, or business partners.

They cover a range of compliance activities, including regulatory reporting, risk and control assessments, incident and breach reports, audit findings, policy acknowledgments, training completion, and vendor or third-party compliance status. Reports may be produced at various levels (operational, departmental, enterprise) and for different audiences.

Typical contents include the scope and applicable regulations, description of controls, test results or evidence, risk ratings, identified gaps or exceptions, remediation plans with owners and deadlines, and any management response.

Production is usually the responsibility of the compliance function in collaboration with risk management, internal audit, IT, and line management. Data is gathered from assorted systems, validated for quality, and compiled on a set cadence (for example quarterly, semi-annually, or annually) with review by senior management or the board.

ComplianceBerichten are often aligned with governance, risk, and compliance frameworks and standards such as ISO 37301, ISO 27001, GDPR, SOX, or industry-specific regulations. In Dutch contexts they may reflect local regulatory requirements and reporting practices.

Benefits include enhanced transparency, accountability, and decision support for risk mitigation; challenges include ensuring data quality, consistency, and resource investment for ongoing reporting and monitoring.