# Compliance Oath

> **Document Version:** 1.0  
> **Document Owner:** Acme Inc  
> **Next Review Date:** 2027-03-19


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## Management Commitment Statement

### Acme Inc

**Document ID:** OATH-20260319-NEXTJSSAASEX

**Effective Date:** 2026-03-19

**Project:** nextjs-saas-example

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> **Important:** This document is a statement of management commitment to information security and data protection compliance. It should be reviewed by legal counsel, signed by authorized executives, and maintained as a controlled document. This template is auto-generated and must be customized to reflect your organization's specific commitments.

## 1. Purpose

This Compliance Oath establishes the commitment of Acme Inc's senior management to:

- Maintaining an effective information security management system (ISMS)
- Protecting the personal data of our users, customers, employees, and partners
- Complying with all applicable data protection and privacy regulations
- Fostering a culture of security and privacy awareness throughout the organization
- Allocating adequate resources for compliance activities

## 2. Scope

This commitment applies to:

- **Project:** nextjs-saas-example
- **Services covered:** 8 third-party services across 7 categories
- **Service categories:** monitoring, auth, ai, analytics, database, email, payment
- **Jurisdictions:** EU, US-CA, US-VA, UK
- **All employees, contractors, and third parties** with access to systems or data

## 3. Management Commitment

The senior leadership of Acme Inc hereby commits to the following:

### 3.1 Information Security (ISO 27001 Clause 5.1)

- **Leadership and Direction:** Ensuring the information security policy and objectives are established and compatible with the strategic direction of the organization
- **Integration:** Ensuring information security requirements are integrated into the organization's processes
- **Resources:** Ensuring adequate resources are available for the ISMS
- **Communication:** Communicating the importance of effective information security management
- **Outcomes:** Ensuring the ISMS achieves its intended outcomes
- **Continual Improvement:** Directing and supporting persons to contribute to the effectiveness of the ISMS

### 3.2 Data Protection (GDPR Art. 5(2) Accountability)

- **Lawful Processing:** Ensuring all personal data processing has a valid legal basis
- **Transparency:** Maintaining clear and accessible privacy notices for all data subjects
- **Data Minimization:** Collecting only the data necessary for specified purposes
- **Accuracy:** Taking reasonable steps to ensure personal data is accurate and up to date
- **Storage Limitation:** Retaining personal data only for as long as necessary
- **Integrity and Confidentiality:** Implementing appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data
- **Accountability:** Being able to demonstrate compliance with all data protection principles

## 4. Specific Commitments

### 4.1 Governance

| Commitment | Frequency | Responsible |
|-----------|-----------|-------------|
| Review and approve information security policy | Annually | CEO |
| Review compliance posture and risk register | Quarterly | CTO |
| Conduct management review of ISMS | Annually | CEO + CTO |
| Review and approve data processing activities | Annually | DPO |
| Audit third-party sub-processors | Annually | CTO |
| Review incident response readiness | Semi-annually | CTO |
| Approve compliance budget and resources | Annually | CEO |

### 4.2 Resource Allocation

Management commits to providing:

- **Personnel:** Dedicated compliance/security resources appropriate to organization size
- **Training:** Annual security awareness training for all staff
- **Tools:** Industry-standard security and compliance tools
- **External Support:** Budget for legal counsel, auditors, and consultants as needed
- **Incident Response:** Resources for 24/7 incident response capability

### 4.3 Service-Specific Commitments

#### AI Systems

- Maintain an AI governance framework aligned with the EU AI Act
- Conduct AI impact assessments for all AI-powered features
- Ensure transparency in AI decision-making processes
- Provide human oversight mechanisms for automated decisions
- Review AI model cards and training data practices quarterly

#### Payment Processing

- Maintain PCI DSS compliance for all payment operations
- Never store raw credit card data on our systems
- Conduct quarterly vulnerability scans on payment-related systems
- Review payment processor agreements and DPAs annually

#### Analytics and Tracking

- Implement proper consent mechanisms before collecting analytics data
- Minimize data collection to what is strictly necessary
- Review analytics data retention policies quarterly
- Ensure analytics configurations respect user privacy preferences (DNT, GPC)

#### Authentication and Identity

- Implement industry-standard authentication practices (MFA, secure password hashing)
- Review access control policies quarterly
- Conduct access reviews for privileged accounts monthly
- Maintain audit logs for all authentication events

## 5. Regulatory Compliance

Management commits to compliance with the following regulations and frameworks:

| Regulation / Framework | Applicability | Commitment |
|----------------------|--------------|------------|
| **GDPR** (EU) | Personal data of EU residents | Full compliance with all articles |
| **CCPA/CPRA** (California) | Personal information of CA consumers | Full compliance with consumer rights |
| **EU AI Act** | AI systems used in the application | Risk assessment, disclosure, human oversight |
| **PCI DSS** | Payment card data processing | Maintain appropriate SAQ level |
| **ISO 27001** | Information security management | Alignment with Annex A controls |
| **SOC 2** | Service organization controls | Maintain Trust Service Criteria |

## 6. Breach Response Commitment

In the event of a personal data breach, management commits to:

1. **72-hour notification** to the relevant supervisory authority (GDPR Art. 33)
2. **Undue delay notification** to affected data subjects when the breach poses a high risk (GDPR Art. 34)
3. **Full cooperation** with supervisory authorities during investigations
4. **Post-incident review** within 14 days of any security incident
5. **Remediation** of root causes and implementation of preventive measures
6. **Transparent communication** with affected parties throughout the incident lifecycle

## 7. Continuous Improvement

Management commits to:

- **Annual compliance audits** (internal or external)
- **Quarterly compliance reviews** of policies and procedures
- **Prompt remediation** of identified compliance gaps
- **Tracking regulatory changes** and updating practices accordingly
- **Benchmarking** against industry best practices
- **Incorporating lessons learned** from incidents, audits, and industry events

## 8. Accountability

| Role | Responsibilities |
|------|-----------------|
| **CEO** | Overall accountability for compliance; approves policies, budget, and risk appetite |
| **CTO** | Technical implementation of security controls; infrastructure and application security |
| **DPO** | Monitoring compliance with data protection laws; advising on obligations; point of contact for supervisory authorities |
| **Engineering Leads** | Implementing security-by-design and privacy-by-design in development processes |
| **All Employees** | Following security policies; reporting incidents; completing training |

## 9. Signatures

By signing below, the undersigned executives acknowledge their understanding of and commitment to the obligations described in this document.

### Chief Executive Officer

| Field | Details |
|-------|---------|
| **Name** | _________________________ |
| **Title** | Chief Executive Officer |
| **Date** | 2026-03-19 |
| **Signature** | _________________________ |

### Chief Technology Officer

| Field | Details |
|-------|---------|
| **Name** | _________________________ |
| **Title** | Chief Technology Officer |
| **Date** | 2026-03-19 |
| **Signature** | _________________________ |

### Data Protection Officer

| Field | Details |
|-------|---------|
| **Name** | Jane Mueller |
| **Title** | Data Protection Officer |
| **Email** | dpo@acme-saas.com |
| **Date** | 2026-03-19 |
| **Signature** | _________________________ |

## 10. Review Schedule

| Field | Details |
|-------|---------|
| **Effective Date** | 2026-03-19 |
| **Next Review Date** | 2027-03-19 |
| **Review Frequency** | Annually, or upon material changes to services or regulatory requirements |
| **Document Owner** | Acme Inc |

## 11. Contact

For questions about this commitment or our compliance program:

- **Email:** legal@acme.com
- **DPO:** dpo@acme-saas.com
- **Website:** https://acme-saas.com

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*This Compliance Oath was auto-generated by [Codepliant](https://github.com/joechensmartz/codepliant) based on automated code analysis. It is a template document and must be reviewed, customized, and signed by authorized executives before it constitutes a binding commitment. Organizations should engage legal counsel to ensure this document meets their specific regulatory obligations.*
