ISO 19600:2014(E) Compliance management systems - Guidelines

ISO 19600:2014(E) Compliance management systems - Guidelines 1Scope This International Standard provides guidance for establishing,developing, implementing, evaluating.maintaining and improving an effective and responsive compliance management system within anorganization. The guidelines on compliance management systems are applicable to all types of organizations. Theextent of the application of these guidelines depends on the size, structure, nature and complexity of theorganization.This International Standard is based on the principles of good governance, proportionality,transparency and sustainability. 2Normative referencesThere are no normative references. 3Terms and definition For the purpose of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 organization person or group of people that has its own functions with responsibilities, authorities and relationshipsto achieve its objectives ([3.9) Note 1 to entry: The concept of organization includes, but is not limited to sole-trader, company.corporation,firm,enterprise, authority, partnership, charity or institution, or part or combination thereof, whether incorporatedor not, public or private. 3.2 interested party (preferred term)stakeholder (admitted term) person or organization (3.1) that can affect, be affected by, or perceive themselves to be affected by adecision or activity 3.3 top management person or group of people who directs and controls an organization (3.1) at the highest level Note 1 to entry: Top management has the power to delegate authority and provide resources within theorganization.