Compliance

The ongoing program that proves the system actually meets Regulatory/'s laws and industry standards — audits, controls, policies, certifications. Distinct from Governance (internal decision process) and Regulatory (the external laws themselves).

Why we need this / what value this brings

Being able to prove you meet a standard (not just claim to) is what unlocks enterprise deals and avoids regulatory penalties.

When to use this

Mostly deferred at pre-revenue stage, but worth starting the moment an enterprise partner or investor asks for evidence.

How to use or implement this

Start with the lightest-weight version (a written security policy, basic access logging) rather than a full framework, until a concrete deal requires more.

Subtopics

• AuditsAttestations
• ComplianceChecklists
• ComplianceFrameworks
• ControlsMonitoring
• PolicyManagement
• SOC2

Research questions

• At Localz's current pre-revenue stage, none of this is urgent — but SOC2 in particular tends to become a hard blocker the moment an enterprise provider partner asks for it, so it's worth knowing the shape of the work in advance.

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