Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Regulatory, ethics & conduct compliance · Core

Non-compliance

Also called: compliance breach

ELI5

Failure to meet a law, rule, policy, standard or obligation.

Used in conversation

“Can we state who receives the right created by non-compliance, and when it applies?”

Pitch context

You will see “Non-compliance” in board papers, contracts, policies, risk registers and compliance reports when the discussion reaches regulatory, ethics & conduct compliance.

Why it matters: In regulatory, ethics & conduct compliance, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

Sources & evidence · 3

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