Compliance Glossary
Clear definitions of compliance terms used across WHS, privacy, food safety, NDIS, HR, governance and regulatory change — written for Australian SMBs.
A structured review of compliance processes, documentation and evidence to confirm obligations are being met.
A chronological record of actions, decisions and evidence that demonstrates compliance over time.
Legal, regulatory or industry requirements a business must follow — including WHS, privacy, food safety and NDIS standards.
Steps taken to fix a compliance issue, prevent recurrence and demonstrate continuous improvement.
Unauthorised access, disclosure or loss of personal information that triggers reporting obligations under the Privacy Act.
A legal obligation to ensure the safety and wellbeing of workers, customers or participants.
A structured record of documents, logs and proof demonstrating compliance activities have been completed.
The process of raising a compliance issue to management or a responsible officer for review.
Anything that has the potential to cause harm in a workplace or service environment.
Meeting employment, training, safety and workplace conduct requirements under Australian law.
A documented record of an event that caused or could have caused harm, used in WHS, NDIS and food safety compliance.
A self‑assessment of compliance processes to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
Requirements NDIS providers must meet to ensure participant safety, quality and governance.
A centralised list of all compliance requirements a business must follow, including due dates and responsible owners.
A formal document outlining rules, responsibilities and procedures for compliance within an organisation.
Australia’s primary privacy legislation governing how personal information is collected, stored and used.
Updates to laws, standards or industry requirements that businesses must track and implement.
A structured process for identifying hazards, evaluating risks and implementing controls.
A documented step‑by‑step process for completing a task consistently and safely.
A coordinated set of policies, procedures and controls used to manage WHS risks.
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