Compliance Checklists

Compliance Checklists — Step-by-Step Guides

Use these free, detailed checklists to prepare for SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, CCPA, and NIST CSF. Each checklist walks you through every phase of compliance — from scoping to audit readiness.

29 items

SOC 2 Type II

Complete SOC 2 Type II Compliance Checklist for 2026. Follow our step-by-step guide covering all Trust Services Criteria to achieve certification faster and avoid common audit pitfalls.

3-6 months for first-time certification; 2-3 months for renewals

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29 items

GDPR

Complete GDPR Compliance Checklist for 2026. Step-by-step guide covering data protection, privacy rights, breach notification, and DPIAs for organizations processing EU personal data.

3-9 months for initial compliance program implementation

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28 items

HIPAA

Complete HIPAA Compliance Checklist for 2026. Step-by-step guide covering the Security Rule, Privacy Rule, and Breach Notification Rule for covered entities and business associates.

4-8 months for initial compliance program; ongoing maintenance required

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30 items

ISO 27001

Complete ISO 27001 Compliance Checklist for 2026. Step-by-step guide to implementing an ISMS and achieving ISO 27001 certification, covering Annex A controls, risk treatment, and audit preparation.

6-12 months for first-time certification; 2-3 months for surveillance audits

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29 items

PCI DSS v4.0

Complete PCI DSS v4.0 Compliance Checklist for 2026. Step-by-step guide covering all 12 requirements for organizations that store, process, or transmit payment card data.

3-9 months for initial compliance; varies by merchant level and scope

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26 items

CCPA/CPRA

Complete CCPA/CPRA Compliance Checklist for 2026. Step-by-step guide covering consumer privacy rights, data inventory, opt-out requirements, and enforcement readiness for California privacy law.

2-6 months for initial compliance program implementation

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30 items

NIST CSF 2.0

Complete NIST CSF 2.0 Compliance Checklist for 2026. Step-by-step guide covering all six core functions — Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover — for building a mature cybersecurity program.

4-12 months depending on current maturity level and scope

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