In today’s hyper-regulated digital economy, data is not just an asset — it’s a liability if mismanaged. Global regulatory frameworks like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the EU, Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) in South Africa, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in the US, and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) set rigorous standards for how personal and sensitive information must be handled.
While these regulations vary in scope and jurisdiction, they share one common principle: organizations must demonstrate accountability, transparency, and control over how data is collected, stored, processed, and protected.
At Jedidy Consulting, we believe the key to achieving — and sustaining — regulatory compliance lies in strong cybersecurity governance. We help businesses shift from a reactive, compliance-checklist approach to a governance-led framework that builds enduring regulatory readiness and operational resilience.
What is Regulatory Readiness?
Regulatory readiness is more than being “audit-ready.” It means your organization has:
Up-to-date policies and procedures that align with relevant laws
Defined accountability structures for managing compliance obligations
Continuous risk assessments tied to data lifecycle stages
Clear reporting mechanisms for breaches, data subject access, and third-party risks
Without governance, organizations struggle to maintain visibility over compliance gaps, increasing their exposure to fines, reputational damage, and operational disruption.
The Global Compliance Landscape: What’s Required?
Let’s look at the key themes across leading regulations:
GDPR (EU): Requires data minimization, consent tracking, breach notification within 72 hours, and clear data subject rights
POPIA (South Africa): Enforces lawful data processing, security safeguards, and transparency obligations
HIPAA (US): Mandates protection of health data through technical and administrative controls
PCI DSS: Focuses on safeguarding cardholder data through encryption, access control, and secure processing
Each standard requires organizations to have documented policies, risk assessments, breach response plans, and evidence of ongoing compliance — all of which fall under governance.
How Jedidy Consulting Builds Regulatory Readiness Through Governance
We offer a structured, hands-on methodology to help organizations align governance with global regulatory standards:
1. Regulation Mapping to Policies and Controls
We start by assessing which laws and standards apply to your business. We then:
Map regulatory requirements to specific internal controls
Review and update privacy, security, and breach response policies
Implement a governance matrix defining data protection responsibilities
2. GRC Framework Design
Using tools like NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001, and our internal templates, we design a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) framework that centralizes:
Policy enforcement
Risk tracking
Compliance reporting
Audit trails and logs
3. Compliance Dashboards and Reporting
We create visual dashboards that track:
Compliance KPIs (e.g., policy review frequency, training completion, breach response time)
Regulatory audit readiness scores
Data subject access request timelines and volumes
These tools give leadership and compliance teams real-time visibility into where they stand.
4. Awareness and Role-Based Training
We implement tailored training that aligns with legal obligations:
GDPR for marketing teams
POPIA for HR and customer service
HIPAA for health data handlers
PCI DSS for e-commerce and payment processors
Compliance Isn’t a Burden — It’s a Trust Builder
In a world where data privacy scandals dominate headlines, being compliant is no longer optional — it’s a competitive advantage. Customers, regulators, and partners expect transparency, accountability, and integrity in how you manage their data.
With Jedidy Consulting’s governance-led approach, compliance becomes an embedded business capability, not a scramble at audit time.
Want to ensure your business is always regulation-ready? Let’s build a governance strategy that keeps you ahead.