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SaaS applications are all the rage in today\u2019s digital world; JumpCloud\u2019s latest report<\/a> states nearly half the IT pros (45%) use 5-10 tools to manage a worker\u2019s lifecycle. Despite the layoffs and electoral hustle and bustle this year, 77% SMEs saw a significant increase in their IT budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But with a great number of apps comes great responsibility, especially when it comes to ensuring that their working aligns with certain industry standards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This blog unravels the complex world of SaaS compliance, including its types, frameworks, best practices, and an implementation checklist for SaaS companies. Read on to know more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding SaaS Compliance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As the term implies, SaaS compliance governs the standards and regulations companies should follow when assessing acquisition or development of SaaS applications, typically following certain established industrial and legal frameworks. Factors like data breaches, regulatory fines, and reputational damage give rise to the necessity for these rules and regulations. So let\u2019s go ahead and understand what exactly SaaS compliance comprises: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Definition of SaaS Compliance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

SaaS compliance refers to the various legal, regulatory, and security standards that govern SaaS applications specifically. They must adhere to a set of regulatory guidelines and standards that are designed to protect user data privacy<\/a>, security, and integrity on a local or global level. SaaS compliance is a subset of data compliance or IT compliance; it focuses on the specifics that pertain to applications being hosted in the cloud.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This may pertain to how organizations acquire SaaS applications, or how they develop them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Generally, an organization\u2019s finance and IT teams oversee the task of ensuring that compliance requirements are being met. Depending on their location and industry, organizations have to fulfill specific compliance frameworks relating to cybersecurity, data protection, revenue recognition, and other aspects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Importance of SaaS Compliance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Although self-evident in its definition, SaaS compliance is crucial for organizations for multiple reasons. It assures the relevant governing bodies and users alike that they:<\/p>\n\n\n\n