Top Compliance Challenges Facing the Technology Industry in 2025
Building Technology Compliance Into Products and Operations
Technology companies face a complex compliance landscape driven by rapid innovation, expanding global regulation and rising expectations for accountability. Meeting these demands means understanding how responsible AI, online safety, data protection, operational resilience, third-party risk, sanctions and export controls affect operations and strategy. Strong programs pair senior management and board support with clear roles, documented policies, training, reliable reporting and independent assessment, so organizations can demonstrate compliance and support audits. With skilled resources and collaboration across compliance, legal, Internal Audit and the business, companies can make compliance more efficient, effective and sustainable as regulatory expectations evolve.
Key Takeaways:
- Embed compliance requirements into products, systems and processes from the beginning
- Monitor evolving global regulations and assess their impact on operations and strategic plans
- Strengthen documentation, reporting and evidence to demonstrate compliance and support independent assessments
- Build an adequately resourced compliance function with clear responsibilities and senior-level support