compliance violation
[kəmˈplaɪəns vaɪəˈleɪʃən]
nounpl: compliance violations
violação de conformidade
1. A failure to obey a law, regulation, standard, or agreement that has been established by an authority or organization
The company faced a compliance violation for not following environmental protection regulations.
A empresa enfrentou uma violação de conformidade por não seguir as regulamentações de proteção ambiental.
2. An infraction or breach of required rules, policies, or procedures within a regulatory framework
The audit uncovered several compliance violations in the financial reporting department.
A auditoria descobriu várias violações de conformidade no departamento de relatórios financeiros.
3. A transgression that may result in penalties, fines, or legal consequences
Each compliance violation can result in substantial fines for the organization.
Cada violação de conformidade pode resultar em multas substanciais para a organização.
In Brazil, compliance violations are increasingly significant in corporate governance, particularly in multinational companies and financial institutions. The term reflects growing regulatory scrutiny in sectors like banking, healthcare, and environmental management. In the USA, compliance violations are central to business risk management and can result in federal penalties. Companies maintain dedicated compliance departments to prevent such violations, reflecting the high stakes of regulatory non-compliance in both markets.
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