"A legal compliance program is generally defined as a formal program specifying an organization's policies, procedures, and actions with an intent to prevent and detect violations of laws and regulations". Comment briefl

A legal compliance program is a set of internal policies and procedures of a company to comply with laws, rules, and regulations or to uphold business reputation. A compliance team examines the rules set forth by government bodies, creates a compliance program, implements it throughout the company, and enforces adherence to the program. Legal Compliance programs need to be tailored to the specific company's needs, there are principles to consider in reviewing a program like: There should be a strong "tone at the top" from the board and senior management emphasizing the company's commitment to full compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, as well as internal policies. There should be clear reporting systems in place both at the employee level and at the management level so that employees understand when and to whom they should report suspected violations and so that management understands the board's or committee's informational needs for its oversight purposes.