Compliance

Compliance refers to following rules, regulations, and standards set by governing bodies or industry norms. In product management, it ensures that products meet legal and ethical requirements.

Why It Matters

- Compliance impacts decision-making by requiring products to meet legal standards, which can influence product features and functionality.
- It's crucial in processes, workflows, or team dynamics to ensure that all product aspects comply with necessary regulations, avoiding legal issues.

How It’s Used

- Compliance is considered when planning product features to ensure they adhere to legal standards.
- Compliance can be a topic of discussion to ensure team members are aware of regulations affecting product development.
- Ensure AI models and data handling comply with privacy regulations.

Related Terms

- Risk Management
- Data Privacy
- Technical Debt

Additional Resources

- How to Plan for Compliance for your Product?
- The Emerging Profession of a Compliance Product Manager
- Ask Women in Product: What's the best way to work with Compliance Teams‍

AI Product Management Context

For AI product managers, tools like Revo can help track compliance-related tasks, integrating compliance checkpoints in product workflows.