Chapter 2 – Testing Throughout the SDLC
Regulation Acceptance Testing – ISTQB Definition
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Official ISTQB Definition
Acceptance testing performed to verify that a system complies with relevant laws, regulations and standards.
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Prove the system meets legal and regulatory requirements like GDPR or HIPAA.
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Common in finance, healthcare and public-sector projects.
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