How is this possible? She contends that compliance teams should continually prepare for audits, given that they are ultimately inevitable. See more +
How is this possible? She says that given that audits are ultimately inevitable, compliance teams should prepare for audits on an ongoing basis, not just when an audit notice arrives in the mail. I strongly insist. Compliance teams complement the risk assessment process by assessing the data auditors may need, gaps and concerns they may find, and better understand where to focus their efforts. You will be able to do it.
Equally important, having this information on hand will help during an audit. Not only does this eliminate the need for last-minute scrambles to prepare, but it also allows your team to tell a story to auditors in a way that shows your organization is doing the right thing and takes compliance seriously. Masu.
My advice is to be prepared logistically when the auditor arrives. This includes having relevant (not irrelevant) data available to the auditor. Additionally, she recommends thinking through your needs, from space to food, and making sure you have the staff you need for interviews.
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