What is the purpose of compliance policies and procedures?

Direct Answer

The purpose of compliance policies and procedures is to provide documented guidance to employees that can ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations and contractual obligations, as well as internal standards and governance requirements.

Compliance policies and standards:

Establish clear, documented rules and guidelines that direct organizational behavior, reduce risk and promote consistent practices.
Act as the roadmap guiding organizations to align operations with legal and regulatory frameworks such as HIPAA, GDPR, CMMC and industry frameworks like NIST 800-171 or ISO 27001.

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Relevant ComplianceForge Resources

NIST 800-171 Compliance Program (NCP)
NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 3 compliance information
ComplianceForge NIST 800-171 & CMMC resources

References

Authoritative Sources

32 CFR Part 170 - CMMC Program
DoD CMMC program resources
NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 3
NIST SP 800-171A Rev. 3 assessment procedures