Laws and regulations · Question 8 of 12
How does a law differ from a standard such as ISO/IEC 27001?
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- D A law is mandatory, a standard is usually applied voluntarily
Explanation
Laws are enacted by the state and apply to everyone within their scope. Standards are developed by standardization bodies and are usually applied voluntarily, for example for a certification. They become binding when a law or contract refers to them.