Laws, Regulations, and Industry Standards Affecting the Organization

Laws and regulations are enacted with the aim of protecting the interests of stakeholders. In the field of IT, the most common objectives of laws and regulations include safeguarding the privacy and confidentiality of personal data, protecting intellectual property rights, and ensuring the integrity of financial information.

Laws and regulations mandate various policies and procedures to protect the interests of stakeholders.

Note

There will be no direct questions in the exam on any particular laws or regulations.

An IS Auditor’s Role in Determining Adherence to Laws and Regulations

An IS auditor’s role is to determine an organization’s adherence to laws and regulations. For an effective assessment of the level of compliance, they should consider the following factors:

• Has an organization identified applicable laws and regulations pertaining to IT?
• How is the governance...