A.5.31 Legal, statutory, regulatory and contractual requirements | ISO 27001 Control

Purpose

To ensure compliance with legal, statutory, regulatory and contractual requirements related to information security.

Implementation Guidance

Identify all applicable legal and regulatory requirements

Document compliance obligations in a compliance register

Assign responsibilities for compliance management

Monitor changes in legal and regulatory requirements

Conduct regular compliance assessments

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