All too often, the approach that organizations take to compliance is “out of sight, out of mind,” and it’s not hard to see why. Compliance can be overwhelming. There is no one-size-fits-all solution, with different frameworks, standards and regulations covering different industries or only covering businesses at a certain growth stage. Compliance also consists of a sea of acronyms that can be difficult to understand, and most companies don’t have the time or resources to fully understand what may or may not be required of them. Most companies — especially those just getting off the ground — have a long list of things to address, such as developing products, growing their customer base, and securing funding. Many simply choose to ignore compliance issues that may not even apply to them — until it’s too late.