What is IT compliance?

IT compliance refers to adherence to laws, regulations, guidelines and industry standards in the area of information technology (IT). This includes ensuring that IT systems, processes and practices comply with legal requirements and standards, particularly with regard to data protection, data security, governance and risk management. IT compliance aims to minimize risks, avoid legal consequences and strengthen the trust of customers and stakeholders in a company's IT systems and services. This can include tasks such as audits, documentation, training and the implementation of security measures.