Standards Compliance View Template
Documenting how the architecture complies with internal standards, industry regulations, and framework requirements
The Standards Compliance View template provides a structured approach to documenting how the architecture complies with internal standards, industry regulations, and framework requirements.
Template Sections
This template includes 7 sections.
Compliance Overview
Describe the standards and regulations in scope, the compliance assessment methodology, and the review cadence
Internal Architecture Standards
Document compliance with internal architecture standards: approved patterns, technology standards, and security...
Industry Regulatory Requirements
Document compliance with industry regulations (GDPR, PCI-DSS, SOC2, HIPAA) and the architectural controls that satisfy...
Framework Alignment
Document alignment with adopted frameworks (TOGAF, C4, ArchiMate) and any deliberate deviations with justification
Compliance Review Checklist
Define the checklist used for periodic compliance reviews, including who reviews, what is assessed, and how findings...
Compliance Gaps
Identify gaps between current architecture and required standards, with severity, remediation plan, and target date
Compliance Risks
Document risks from non-compliance: regulatory penalties, audit findings, security exposure, and reputational impact
Section Details
Block Types Used
| Section | Block Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance Overview | Rich Text | Describe the standards and regulations in scope, the compliance assessment... |
| Internal Architecture Standards | Compliance Requirement | Document compliance with internal architecture standards: approved patterns,... |
| Industry Regulatory Requirements | Compliance Requirement | Document compliance with industry regulations (GDPR, PCI-DSS, SOC2, HIPAA) and... |
| Framework Alignment | Compliance Requirement | Document alignment with adopted frameworks (TOGAF, C4, ArchiMate) and any... |
| Compliance Review Checklist | Governance Checklist | Define the checklist used for periodic compliance reviews, including who... |
| Compliance Gaps | Gap Analysis | Identify gaps between current architecture and required standards, with... |
| Compliance Risks | Risk | Document risks from non-compliance: regulatory penalties, audit findings,... |
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