Definition
Failure to comply with laws, regulations, or internal policies.
Context
Compliance violations occur across various domains, including anti-money laundering (AML), data protection, competition law, and internal policies. They are often linked to weak internal controls, insufficient compliance governance, or lack of employee awareness.
Meaning
May lead to significant legal, financial, and reputational risks and serves as a key indicator of weaknesses in compliance and control frameworks.
Example
Ignoring sanctions requirements.
Suggested citation
wirtschaftsforensik.ch Editorial Team: "Compliance Violation", in: Glossary, wirtschaftsforensik.ch, https://wirtschaftsforensik.ch/glossar/compliance-violation/, accessed April 18, 2026.