Value Streams Inventory and Attributes - Compliance and Regulatory Attributes for the Value Streams Inventory

Value Streams Inventory and Attributes

Chapter 27. Compliance and Regulatory Attributes for the Value Streams Inventory

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Executive Summary: Chapter Overview

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The Bottom Line

Compliance and Regulatory attributes connect each Value Stream to the obligations that govern it. Regulatory Obligations and Compliance Status help the enterprise understand which flows are subject to laws, frameworks, or controls and whether they are currently compliant.

Core Concepts

ConceptDefinition & Strategic Role
Regulatory ObligationsThe specific laws, regulations, standards, or compliance frameworks that apply to the value stream.
Compliance StatusThe current compliance posture of the value stream against applicable obligations.
Governance EvidenceCompliance attributes make regulatory exposure visible at the end-to-end flow level, supporting audits and control ownership.

Quick Q&A

Question: Why should regulatory obligations be captured at the value stream level?

Answer: Regulations often govern complete flows of work, not just single systems or teams. Capturing obligations at the value stream level lets the enterprise see which end-to-end stakeholder outcomes are regulated and where compliance status needs governance attention.

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Compliance and Regulatory attributes capture the regulatory obligations that apply to the Value Stream and its current compliance posture.

Attribute NameMaturityDescription and Notes
Regulatory Obligations [Multi-Value]WalkDescription — The specific regulatory requirements, laws, or compliance frameworks that apply to the operation of this Value Stream. Benefit(s) — Connects the value stream portfolio to the regulatory compliance landscape. Source — Manual Examples — SOX Section 404; GDPR Article 17; PCI-DSS; Fair Lending Regulations Notes — Separate multiple obligations with semicolons.
Compliance StatusWalkDescription — The current compliance status of this Value Stream with respect to its applicable regulatory obligations. Benefit(s) — Enables a compliance dashboard at the value stream level. Source — Manual Examples — Compliant, Partially Compliant, Non-Compliant, Under Assessment Notes — Valid values: Compliant, Partially Compliant, Non-Compliant, Under Assessment.

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