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Don ’ t forget , compliance is not a niceto-have or a luxury item – it ’ s often mandatory and requires significant financial and resource commitment . Effective compliance is also a question of leadership attitude – those organisations that take a holistic approach will usually see better outcomes . The point is , compliance is not an inconvenient obligation , it can also be an opportunity for innovation , such as the benefits offered by data automation and risk assessment technologies . Data warehouses developed using automation software tend to be more secure than their hand-coded counterparts , which can be subject to human error .
In practical terms , written procedures and policies should not exist in isolation , but be supported by relevant training for management , employees and contractors . Governance is also key in order to monitor , enforce , audit and respond to
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