Compliancerapportering

Compliancerapportering is the process of documenting and communicating an organization's conformity with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. It involves collecting evidence, assessing controls, and producing structured reports that demonstrate adherence and identify gaps.

As a key element of governance, risk management and compliance (GRC), it aims to provide transparent, auditable information for regulators, customers and management, supporting risk-informed decision making and accountability.

Core components include mapping requirements to controls, control design and implementation, ongoing monitoring and testing, issue tracking, remediation plans, attestations from process owners, and dashboards that summarize status, risks, and progress.

The process typically follows a risk-based cycle: identify applicable requirements, design or map controls, implement, monitor and test effectiveness, collect evidence, escalate issues, and produce periodic reports. Cadences range from monthly to quarterly or annually.

Data and technology rely on inputs from policy management, incident management, training records, supplier due diligence, financial controls and IT security logs. Automation, data quality, and secure evidence retention are important, with privacy considerations for personal data.

Standards and frameworks often guide compliancerapportering, including ISO 37301 for Compliance Management Systems, COSO for internal controls, and sector-specific requirements such as GDPR, SOX, or ISO 37001.

Common challenges include unclear ownership, fragmented data, regulatory change, and resource constraints. Best practices emphasize clear governance, integrated data architecture, regular testing, training, and independent assurance.