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Computing infrastructure, data processing, hosting, and other information service activities: compliance research
Browse potential licenses, permits and compliance topics for ISIC Rev.5 63: Computing infrastructure, data processing, hosting, and other information service activities. Activity mappings need local verification.
ISIC Rev.5 division: 63
Coverage status: unreviewed. This is an activity classification, not a legal determination or a complete license inventory. Local activity codes and licensing categories may differ.
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Australian Privacy Act compliance
Australian privacy law; covered entities, exemptions and amendments require verification.
AU · Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
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California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by CPRA
California privacy obligations; thresholds, exemptions and current regulations require verification.
US-CA · California Privacy Protection Agency
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Cyber Essentials certification
UK cybersecurity certification scheme covering five technical control areas and two assurance levels.
GB · National Cyber Security Centre / IASME
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Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)
US defense supplier cybersecurity program; contractual applicability and assessment level require review.
US · US Department of Defense
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DIFC commercial licensing
Commercial establishment and registration in the DIFC special jurisdiction.
AE-DU-DIFC · Dubai International Financial Centre Registrar of Companies
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Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)
Digital operational resilience requirements in the EU financial sector.
EU · European Union / European Supervisory Authorities
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Digital Personal Data Protection Act compliance
Indian digital personal data protection framework; commencement, rules and phased obligations require current review.
IN · Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
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Dubai mainland business licensing
Dubai mainland business setup and licensing; free-zone permissions are separate.
AE-DU · Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism
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Essential Eight mitigation strategies
Australian cyber security mitigation guidance and maturity model.
AU · Australian Signals Directorate
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EU Artificial Intelligence Act
AI regulation with role, risk and implementation-date distinctions requiring review.
EU · European Union / European AI Office
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FCC wireless radio authorization
US wireless licensing; service and spectrum authorization depend on intended operation.
US · Federal Communications Commission
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Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP)
US federal cloud security assessment and authorization program.
US · FedRAMP
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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
EU personal data protection regulation; territorial scope can include organizations outside the EU.
EU · European Union / national supervisory authorities
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Gewerbeanmeldung (German trade registration)
German trade registration research entry; competent local office and exemptions require confirmation.
DE · Relevant municipal trade office / federal service portal
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Goods and Services Tax registration (India)
Indian GST registration; turnover, supplies, exceptions and state registrations require review.
IN · Goods and Services Tax authorities
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HIPAA compliance
US health information obligations; covered-entity and business-associate applicability need individual assessment.
US · US Department of Health and Human Services
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HITRUST assessment and certification
Assessment and certification routes under the HITRUST assurance program.
WORLD · HITRUST
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ISO 14001 environmental management certification
Environmental management system standard; edition and transition arrangements require review.
WORLD · International Organization for Standardization
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ISO 22301 business continuity certification
Business continuity management system standard.
WORLD · International Organization for Standardization
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ISO 45001 occupational health and safety certification
Occupational health and safety management system certification.
WORLD · International Organization for Standardization
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ISO 9001 quality management certification
Quality management system certification: current edition, scope, independent assessment and transition questions.
WORLD · International Organization for Standardization
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ISO 9001:2015 — superseded edition
Historical edition record. ISO lists ISO 9001:2026 as the replacement; certificate transition arrangements require separate confirmation.
WORLD · International Organization for Standardization
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ISO/IEC 27001 certification
Information security management system certification; scope and certification body must be established.
WORLD · International Organization for Standardization
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ISO/IEC 42001 certification
Management system standard for artificial intelligence governance.
WORLD · International Organization for Standardization
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Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados Pessoais (LGPD)
Brazilian personal data protection law and ANPD guidance.
BR · Autoridade Nacional de Proteção de Dados
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NIS2 Directive
EU cybersecurity directive; national implementation and entity classification require local review.
EU · European Union / national competent authorities
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NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
A framework for organizing cybersecurity risk outcomes, profiles and improvement priorities.
WORLD · National Institute of Standards and Technology
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NIST SP 800-171 controlled unclassified information protection
Security requirements for protecting controlled unclassified information; contract requirements and revisions need review.
US · National Institute of Standards and Technology
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Ofcom business radio licensing
UK business radio spectrum licensing information.
GB · Ofcom
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PCI DSS compliance
Payment card security standard; validation depends on the relevant payment ecosystem.
WORLD · PCI Security Standards Council
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Personal Data Protection Act (Singapore)
Singapore personal data protection obligations.
SG · Personal Data Protection Commission
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Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
Canadian federal private-sector privacy law; provincial laws may also be relevant.
CA · Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
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Sarbanes–Oxley Act internal control obligations
US issuer reporting and internal control obligations; issuer category and applicability require review.
US · US Securities and Exchange Commission
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Singapore business registration
Singapore business registration routes; entity form and exemptions require review.
SG · Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority
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SOC 2 examination
An assurance examination concerning controls at a service organization.
WORLD · American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
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UAE federal personal data protection law
UAE federal data protection framework; free-zone regimes require separate consideration.
AE · UAE Government / UAE Data Office
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UK company incorporation
Company incorporation is distinct from permissions to perform regulated activities.
GB · Companies House
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UK GDPR and Data Protection Act compliance
UK personal data protection obligations; amendments and territorial scope require review.
GB · Information Commissioner's Office
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US export licensing under the Export Administration Regulations
US export controls; classification, destination, end user and end use require assessment.
US · Bureau of Industry and Security
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US workplace safety compliance
US occupational safety obligations; industry-specific rules and state plans require assessment.
US · Occupational Safety and Health Administration / state plans
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