compliance check
[/kəmˈplaɪəns tʃɛk/]
nounpl: compliance checks
verificação de conformidade
1. An inspection or audit conducted to ensure that an organization, process, or individual adheres to applicable laws, regulations, standards, or internal policies
The auditor performed a compliance check to ensure the company followed all environmental regulations.
O auditor realizou uma verificação de conformidade para garantir que a empresa seguisse todos os regulamentos ambientais.
2. A systematic review or verification process to confirm that required procedures, standards, or rules are being properly followed
A compliance check revealed that the restaurant was not meeting health and safety standards.
Uma verificação de conformidade revelou que o restaurante não estava atendendo aos padrões de saúde e segurança.
3. In software and IT contexts, an automated or manual test to verify that systems meet specified requirements and standards
The software compliance check flagged several security vulnerabilities that needed immediate attention.
A verificação de conformidade do software identificou várias vulnerabilidades de segurança que precisavam de atenção imediata.
Compliance checks are integral to corporate governance in both the USA and Brazil, particularly following regulatory frameworks like SARBANES-OXLEY (US) and Lei da Responsabilidade Fiscal (Brazil). The term has become increasingly important in corporate culture as companies navigate complex regulatory environments and implement ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives.
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →