CRISC IT Risk Identification Practice Question
An organization has a risk register that includes risks related to regulatory compliance, such as GDPR and SOX. The risk practitioner is now categorizing these risks. Which risk category would BEST fit these compliance-related risks?
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Compliance risk
Compliance risks refer to risks associated with violations of laws, regulations, or contractual obligations. GDPR and SOX are regulatory requirements, so they fall under compliance risk.
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