In het kortProcess-level compliance links per step the applicable regulations to the process, responsible role and means of demonstration. This makes compliance demonstrable at audits without extra documentation burden. Business Design Studio automatically links relevant standards based on process type and sector.
Compliance is not a one-off audit project but a property of every process. By recording which regulations apply at each step, compliance is structurally embedded in the organisation — and immediately demonstrable during inspections.
📊 Financial processes
SOx, IFRS, Basel III, local tax legislation
👤 HR processes
GDPR, employment law, collective agreements
🏭 Production/delivery
ISO 9001, CE marking, sector-specific standards
💻 IT processes
NIS2, ISO 27001, GDPR for data processing
In the canvas phase, Business Design Studio automatically links relevant compliance requirements to process steps based on process type and sector. Each link includes a source reference to the current regulatory text, making information traceable and updatable.
Frequently asked questions
Which regulations are automatically recognised?
Business Design Studio recognises process types and suggests the most relevant regulations — from GDPR for customer data processing to employment law for HR processes. The list is customisable per organisation.
How do I keep compliance current when regulations change?
Business Design Studio links compliance items to external source documents. When regulations change, linked process steps are automatically flagged as 'needs review'.
Can I use compliance links for ISO certification?
Yes. The compliance export from Business Design Studio provides a documented overview of standards per process step — directly usable as evidence for ISO 9001 or similar certifications.
Does every process step need a compliance link?
No, only steps where regulations directly apply. Typically these involve customer data, financial transactions, personnel decisions or product/service delivery. Internal coordination steps rarely have compliance requirements.
What if legislation changes after recording?
Business Design Studio marks linked process steps as 'needs review' automatically on source changes. Appoint a compliance officer who regularly checks current regulatory texts. Schedule an annual compliance review in your process calendar.
Can I use compliance links for an ISO audit?
Yes. The compliance export provides a documented overview of standards per process step including responsible role. This is directly usable as evidence for ISO 9001, ISO 27001 or sector-specific audits. Also link the demonstrable verification method per step.