Readiness & Gap Analysis
- Framework applicability review
- Gap assessment against each framework
- Prioritized remediation roadmap
- Readiness for SOC 2 and PCI DSS assessments
Compliance Engineering
Compliance Engineering for Privacy, Health, Finance & Security
Ablaze.Digital builds compliance into the systems your business runs on. Our compliance engine maps your software, data and processes against 14 privacy, health, financial, payment, security and accessibility frameworks, so gaps surface early and evidence is ready when you need it.
At a glance
- What we do: map, build and maintain the technical safeguards and records that compliance frameworks require.
- Coverage: 14 frameworks across Canada, the United States, the EU and global standards, listed below and current as of October 21, 2026.
- How: our own compliance engine, plus secure software, infrastructure and security work from the same team.
- Who it’s for: healthcare, financial services, legal and professional services, SaaS, and any business handling personal data.
- Important: we are not a law firm. We build and document the safeguards; legal interpretation stays with your counsel.
Compliance Engineering
What we deliver
Compliance usually fails in the gap between written policy and how systems actually work. That gap is where we work.
Privacy Programs
- Data mapping and records of processing
- Privacy impact assessments
- Consent and preference management
- Access and deletion request workflows
Health Information
- HIPAA, PHIPA and Alberta HIA safeguards
- Access logging and audit trails
- Secure patient communication
- Breach notification procedures
Financial & Marketing Rules
- FINTRAC record-keeping and reporting workflows
- Know-your-client process automation
- CASL consent and unsubscribe handling
- Retention schedules
Security Frameworks
- SOC 2 control mapping
- NIST CSF 2.0 profiles
- PCI DSS v4.0.1 scope reduction
- Policy and evidence libraries
Accessibility
- WCAG audits
- AODA compliance for websites
- Accessible design systems
- Remediation and retesting
Frameworks we cover
14 frameworks, legal status current as of October 21, 2026. Standards such as SOC 2 and PCI DSS are assessed by independent auditors; we prepare you for them.
| Framework | Area | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDPR | Privacy | EU / EEA | In force |
| PIPEDA | Privacy | Canada | In force Bill C-36 would replace Part 1 |
| Bill C-36 — Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act (successor to the CPPA, Bill C-27) | Privacy | Canada | Proposed bill — not yet law Introduced June 15, 2026. Bill C-27 ended at prorogation in January 2025. |
| Quebec Law 25 | Privacy | Québec | In force |
| CCPA / CPRA | Privacy | California | In force |
| HIPAA | Health | United States | In force |
| PHIPA | Health | Ontario | In force |
| Health Information Act (HIA) | Health | Alberta | In force |
| CASL | Marketing / anti-spam | Canada | In force |
| FINTRAC / PCMLTFA | Financial / anti-money laundering | Canada | In force |
| PCI DSS v4.0.1 | Payments | Global | Industry standard |
| SOC 2 | Security | Global | Attestation standard |
| NIST CSF 2.0 | Security | US / Global | Voluntary framework |
| WCAG / AODA | Accessibility | Ontario / Global | In force AODA is Ontario law; WCAG is the technical standard it uses |
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How it works
Scope
We confirm which frameworks apply to you, based on where you operate, what data you hold and who you serve.
Map
Our compliance engine maps your systems, data flows and controls against each framework and lists the gaps.
Remediate
We build the missing safeguards — access control, logging, consent, retention, encryption — and document them.
Maintain
Ongoing reviews keep you aligned as your systems and the rules change, including proposed laws such as Bill C-36.
Who it’s for
Healthcare & life sciences
Clinics, health-tech companies and care providers handling health information under HIPAA, PHIPA or Alberta’s HIA.
Financial services & fintech
Money services businesses, lenders and fintechs with FINTRAC, PCI DSS and privacy obligations.
SaaS & professional services
Software companies and firms preparing for SOC 2, selling into Québec or the EU, or answering security questionnaires.
Frequently asked questions
Which compliance frameworks do you cover?
Fourteen, as of October 21, 2026: GDPR, PIPEDA, Bill C-36 (proposed), Quebec Law 25, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, PHIPA, Alberta’s Health Information Act, CASL, FINTRAC/PCMLTFA, PCI DSS v4.0.1, SOC 2, NIST CSF 2.0 and WCAG/AODA.
What happened to Bill C-27 and the CPPA?
Bill C-27, which would have enacted the Consumer Privacy Protection Act, ended when Parliament was prorogued in January 2025. Its successor, Bill C-36, the Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act, was introduced on June 15, 2026 and would replace Part 1 of PIPEDA. It is not yet law; we track it and will map clients against it as it progresses.
Can you make my business SOC 2 or PCI DSS compliant?
We prepare you for the assessment: we map your controls against SOC 2 or PCI DSS, close the gaps and organize the evidence. A SOC 2 report is issued by an independent CPA firm, and PCI DSS validation is completed through your acquirer or a Qualified Security Assessor.
Are you a law firm?
No. We are an engineering firm. We build and document technical and operational safeguards and work alongside your legal counsel, who provides legal advice and interpretation.
How do I get started?
Book a free consultation. We confirm which frameworks apply to you and recommend a gap assessment or a scoped remediation project.
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Build compliance into your systems
Tell us where you operate and what data you handle. We’ll show you which frameworks apply and where your biggest gaps are.
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