The ISO 37301 standard is an international standard that specifies requirements and guidelines for a compliance management system (CMS). It is designed to assist organizations in managing compliance with relevant regulations, laws, and internal and external policies.
Managing Compliance Risks: ISO 37301 helps organizations identify, assess and manage risks associated with compliance, thereby reducing the likelihood of legal or policy violations.
Improving Organizational Performance: By implementing an effective compliance management system, organizations can improve their overall performance and reputation in the market.
Fostering a Culture of Compliance: This standard encourages organizations to build a strong culture of compliance, where all employees understand the importance of compliance and play an active role in complying with it.
Organizational Context: Understand the internal and external context of the organization that affects compliance.
Leadership and Commitment: Ensure that top management provides support and resources for the compliance management system.
Planning: Identify and plan actions to manage compliance risks and opportunities.
Support: Provide the necessary resources, including training and communication, to support the compliance management system.
Operation: Implement processes and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant requirements.
Performance Evaluation: Monitor and evaluate the performance of the compliance management system to ensure its effectiveness.
Continuous Improvement: Implement corrective actions based on evaluation results to continually improve the compliance management system.
Risk Reduction: Helping organizations reduce legal and financial risks related to compliance.
Trust Enhancement: Building trust with stakeholders, including customers, business partners, and regulators.
Efficient Resource Management: Increasing efficiency in the use of resources to ensure compliance.
ISO 37301 is an important tool for organizations to ensure that they operate in accordance with all applicable regulations and policies, and support business integrity and sustainability.