BizPort Diagnostic Check-up

Q1.B Are your directors and officers act with a duty of care and loyalty to the company?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q1.A Does your company have a clear governance structure in place, with defined roles and responsibilities for decision-making?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q1.C Does your leadership team demonstrate ethical business practices and uphold the principles of corporate social responsibility?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q2.A Are you familiar with the specific laws and regulations that apply to your industry and location?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q2.B Do you have processes in place to monitor and adapt to relevant regulatory changes?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q2.C When was the last time you conducted a comprehensive review of your compliance with all legal standards?

Q3.A Are your hiring practices in line with equal opportunity legislation, and do they minimize the risk of discriminatory hiring?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q3.B Is your compensation and benefits structure consistent with the Fair Labor Standards Act, including minimum wage and overtime pay?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q3.C Are you providing a safe working environment, and do you have a protocol for handling occupational safety and health issues?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q4.A Do you have policies and procedures in place to protect confidential and sensitive data?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q4.B Have you appointed a data protection officer to oversee the processing of personal data in accordance with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q4.C Can you promptly respond to data breaches and are you aware of your legal obligations in the event of a breach?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q5.A Are your financial records accurate, up-to-date, and maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q5.B Do you understand anti-money laundering regulations, and have you implemented measures to prevent money laundering activities?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q5.C Does your business have clear understanding, control, and visibility over tax compliance?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q6.A Are your contracts and other legal documents compliant with relevant laws and regulations?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q6.B Do you maintain the health and safety standards necessary in your industry and location and keep records of those efforts?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q6.C Have you identified and mitigated the risks associated with your supply chain?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q7.A Have you adequately protected your intellectual property, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q7.B Do you avoid infringing the rights of others and have you checked that your products and services are not infringing any third-party patents or copyrights?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q7.C Are your employees and contractors aware of the importance of intellectual property compliance?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q8.A Do you understand and meet the environmental protection laws that apply to your business and industry?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q8.B Have you considered the environmental impact of your operations on local communities, wildlife, and the planet?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q8.C Are you prepared for natural and man-made disasters, and do you have a business continuity plan in place?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q9.A Are your marketing and advertising practices in compliance with consumer protection laws and regulations?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q9.B Do you follow the requirements of the CAN-SPAM Act for email marketing, and do you have an opt-out mechanism for recipients?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q9.C Have you reviewed the legal and regulatory requirements, including age-restriction rules, for the social media platforms you utilize?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q10.A Is your workplace culture conducive to open and honest communication about compliance issues?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q10.B Do you promote a speaking-up culture where employees feel empowered to report violations without fear of retaliation?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q10.C Are there clear consequences for compliance breaches, and are they consistently enforced?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q11.A Do you have a public relations and crisis management strategy in place to address potential compliance-related issues that may arise?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q11.B Is your PR and crisis management team well-prepared to respond to compliance-related incidents quickly and effectively?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q11.C Have you conducted scenario testing to prepare for various compliance crises?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q12.A Do you follow the proper steps to ensure that your website and online business are compliant with regulations such as the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) and the PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard)?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q12.B Are you providing the legally required information and clear return and refund policies to your online customers?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q12.C Are your online marketing practices compliant with relevant laws and industry standards?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q13.A Are you aware of and compliant with the intricate details of copyright laws, and do you have a system to monitor and prevent copyright infringement?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q13.B Do you have a system in place to act on the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) notices swiftly and legally?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q14.A Have you got systems to register and file your taxes according to the legal deadlines and procedures?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q14.B Do you have a strategy to mitigate the risk of tax fraud including cybersecurity measures to protect financial data?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q14.C How has each department communicated the importance of adhering to tax laws and regulations?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q15.A Have you prepared the necessary documentation and systems for audit compliance in all business operations?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q15.B In your business operations, do you have a process to vet and update vendors to ensure continued compliance?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q15.C Have any new technological or operational changes in your business prompted a review of compliance within that area?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q16.A Are you consistent in managing and reviewing your business risk, and have you enlisted an experienced professional to aid in this?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q16.B Have you updated your business insurance policies to mitigate new risks identified through changes or expansions to your business?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q16.C What processes have you implemented to ensure insurance compliance and that all areas of the business are covered by policy?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q17.A Have you conducted a wage and hour audit to ensure employees are being compensated and work under appropriate conditions as per law?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q17.B Are your data protection and privacy policies transparent and compliant with legal requirements and best practices?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q17.C What training or resources do you provide to assist your HR department in compliance knowledge and application?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q18.A Do you have a process to ensure that all suppliers and manufacturers meet the standards outlined in your compliance framework?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q18.B Have you reviewed your supply chain in the context of the corporate responsibility requirements and taken appropriate actions?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q18.C How are you ensuring that new regulations and standards are comprehensively communicated and implemented across your supply chain?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q19.A Are you monitoring changes to marketing regulations and laws that could impact your industry and specific channels?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q19.B How do you ensure that all marketing activities, including those conducted by third parties, comply with FTC (Federal Trade Commission) guidelines?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q19.C In what ways are you actively preventing deceptive marketing practices or misrepresentation of your business or its products/services?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q20.A Do you have a process to regularly update and communicate changes to contracts and legal agreements to all relevant parties?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q20.B How do you ensure that contract-related obligations are met, and is there a system for recording and reporting on this?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q20.C Are employees who deal with contracts trained in the legal and compliance parameters to recognize and amend non-compliant terms?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q21.A Can you demonstrate compliance with all OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) safety requirements applicable to your business?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q21.B What strategies and measures have you implemented to continually improve health and safety standards in your workplace?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q21.C Do you have a system for traceability and recall of products in the market to ensure that they are compliant with health and safety laws?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q22.A What is your strategy to continuously monitor and protect your intellectual property rights and address infringement?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q22.B Are you educating employees about patent, trademark, and copyright and the importance of complying with IP laws?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q22.C How do you handle global patent and trademark filing requirements, which may differ widely across jurisdictions?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q23.A What measures have you implemented to secure your digital assets and protect them from cyber threats and data breaches?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q23.B How often are these measures tested and reviewed by an independent entity or internal audit?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q23.C Do you have a data breach response plan in place?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q23.D How is it communicated and tested across the organization regularly?

Q24.A How do you stay informed on changes in environmental regulations and ensure compliance with them?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q24.B Are your corporate sustainability and environmental policies aligned with industry best practices and regulations?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q24.C Do you conduct regular environmental impact assessments of your operations and take corrective action where necessary?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q24.D How would you ensure that an organisation is compliant?

Q24.E What steps would you take to investigate a serious compliance breach?

Q24.F How would you handle a situation where there is a conflict between compliance requirements and business goals?

Q24.H How do you approach confidential information and maintain confidentiality in your role?

Q24.I How would you ensure compliance in an organisation?

Q24.J What are the steps for implementing a new compliance system?

Q24.K How would you handle a staff member who consistently breaks compliance rules?

Q24.L What are the most important provisions of the latest compliance guidance for our industry?

Q24.M What are the different levels of compliance violations?

Q24.N What are some of the common compliance risks organisations face?

Q24.O How can organisations reduce the risk of non-compliance amongst employees?

Q24.P How would you investigate a serious breach in compliance?

Q24.Q What is your research process like when learning about industry standards?

Q24.R How would you communicate a new compliance requirement?

Q25.A Do you need QA for everyday client's satisfaction?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q25.B Do you submit tenders or work on contracts that require you to present a standard of QA?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q25.C Do you want to be able to tender/undertake contracts that require ISO Certification or ISO Ready Standards?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q25.D Do you realise there is a significant effort & time cost increase to become ISO Certified as against ISO Ready standard both initially & ongoing?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q25.E Have you undertaken ISO standards program before & do you know how time consuming it is?*

YesNoWe do not want to answer this section right now but understand it must be viewed as not compliant

Q25.F Would you consider either doing it yourself or having an external party do the vast majority of it for you?*

I prefer doing it myselfI prefer an external party

Quality Assurance Score

Quality Assurance Score in Percentage

BizPort Diagnostic Check-up

Roadmap Stages

Stage 1: Complete this Diagnostic form

H1: Hazards and Risks

H2: Controls

H3: Monitoring

H4: Protocols

H5: Safety Systems

H6: Communication

H7: Inspections

H8: Problem Resolution

H9: Records

H10: Subcontractors

S1: Hazards and Risks

S2: Controls

S3: Monitoring

S4: Protocols

S5: Safety Systems

S6: Communication

S7: Inspections

S8: Problem Resolution

S9: Records

S10: Subcontractors

Q1: Governance and Leadership

Q2: Regulatory Compliance

Q3: Employment Practices

Q4: Data Privacy and Security

Q5: Financial Management

Q6: Business Operations

Q7: Intellectual Property

Q8: Environmental Compliance

Q9: Digital Marketing

Q10: Workplace Culture and Ethics

Q11: Public Relations and Crisis Management

Q12: E-commerce Compliance

Q13: Intellectual Property and Copyright Laws

Q14: Finance and Taxation Compliance

Q15: Operational Compliance and Process Management

Q16: Risk Management and Insurance Compliance

Q17: Employee Management and HR Policies

Q18: Supply Chain and Manufacturing

Q19: Marketing Practices and Compliance

Q20: Contractual and Legal Obligations

Q21: Health and Safety Compliance

Q22: Intellectual Property Rights and Protection

Q23: Cybersecurity and Data Protection

Q24: Environmental and Sustainability Compliance

Q25: Standard of QA Required

C2: Digital Footprint: What Are You Allowing Out There?

C3: Email Security

C4: Training and Awareness

C5: IT and Mobile Devices

C6: Secure Remote Access

C7: Policies and Procedures

C8: Incident Response

C9: Legal Compliance

E1: Environmental Policy

E2: Environmental Requirements and Voluntary Initiatives

E3: Objectives/Targets

E4: Structure, Responsibility and Resources

E5: Operational Control

E6: Corrective and Preventive Action and Emergency Procedures

E7: Training, Awareness and Competence

E8: Organisational Decision-making and Planning

E9: Document Control

E10: Continuous Evaluation and Improvement

P1: Relevant Trends

P2: Sick Leave

P3: Absenteeism Rate

P4: Staff Turnover

P5: Records

P6: Employee Assistance Program

P7: Compensation

P8: Return to Work Period

P9: Worker Culture

P10: Communication

P11: Management

P12: External Program and Support

R1: Program Requirements

R2: Program Guidelines