Project Compliance
Project Compliance is a methodology focused on ensuring that a project adheres to relevant laws, regulations, standards, and internal policies throughout its lifecycle. It involves processes for identifying applicable requirements, implementing controls, monitoring adherence, and documenting evidence to mitigate legal, financial, and reputational risks. This is critical in regulated industries like finance, healthcare, and government to avoid penalties and ensure operational integrity.
Developers should learn and apply Project Compliance when working in sectors with strict regulatory oversight, such as building financial software (e.g., GDPR, PCI-DSS), healthcare applications (e.g., HIPAA), or government projects (e.g., FISMA). It ensures that software meets legal and ethical standards, reduces liability, and builds trust with stakeholders by preventing non-compliance issues that could lead to fines or project failure.