| name | ops-compliance-tracking |
| description | Track compliance status against regulatory frameworks, internal policies, and audit requirements. Triggers on "compliance status", "audit readiness", "are we compliant with [framework]", "compliance gaps", "regulatory check" |
| metadata | {"openclaw":{"tags":["operations","compliance","governance","audit"]}} |
Compliance Tracking
When the user asks about compliance status or audit readiness:
Step 1: Define compliance scope
Gather from the user:
- Framework(s): SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX, custom internal policies
- Scope: full assessment, specific controls, gap analysis, audit preparation
- Deadline: upcoming audit date or regulatory deadline (if any)
- Previous findings: known gaps or prior audit results
- Department/system: which area to focus on
Step 2: Gather current control status
Use capability_execute with capabilityId "docs.search_files" to find:
- Existing compliance documentation and policies
- Control matrices and evidence logs
- Previous audit reports and findings
- Risk registers and treatment plans
- Vendor security assessments
- Data processing agreements
- Incident response plans and test results
Use capability_execute with capabilityId "project.list_tasks" to check:
- Open remediation items from previous audits
- Compliance-related tasks and their status
- Overdue security or compliance actions
- Pending policy reviews or updates
Step 3: Research framework requirements
Use capability_execute with capabilityId "research.web_search" to gather:
- Latest updates to the target compliance framework
- Common audit findings and failures for the framework
- Best practices for evidence collection
- Regulatory enforcement actions or guidance updates
- Industry benchmarks for compliance maturity
Step 4: Internal signals
Use capability_execute with capabilityId "chat.search_messages" to find:
- Discussions about compliance concerns or incidents
- Questions from team members about policy compliance
- Vendor compliance requests or questionnaires
- Security incident reports relevant to compliance
Use capability_execute with capabilityId "calendar.read_events" to check:
- Upcoming audit dates or compliance reviews
- Scheduled policy review meetings
- Training deadlines
Step 5: Assess compliance posture
For each control area in the framework, evaluate:
- Implemented: control exists and is operating effectively
- Partially implemented: control exists but has gaps
- Not implemented: control is missing
- Not applicable: control does not apply to the scope
Identify:
- Controls with evidence gaps (implemented but not documented)
- Controls approaching review deadlines
- Controls with single points of failure
- Cross-framework control overlap (where one fix addresses multiple requirements)
Step 6: Create remediation plan
Use capability_execute with capabilityId "project.create_task" to create:
- Remediation tasks for each gap identified
- Evidence collection tasks for undocumented controls
- Policy review tasks for outdated documents
Output Format
Compliance Status: [Framework] — [Date]
Executive Summary
3-4 sentences covering overall compliance posture, audit readiness level, and the most critical gap to address.
Compliance Scorecard
| Category | Controls | Implemented | Partial | Missing | N/A | Score |
|---|
| Access Control | X | X | X | X | X | X% |
| Data Protection | X | X | X | X | X | X% |
| Incident Response | X | X | X | X | X | X% |
| Change Management | X | X | X | X | X | X% |
| Vendor Management | X | X | X | X | X | X% |
| Physical Security | X | X | X | X | X | X% |
| Overall | X | X | X | X | X | X% |
Audit Readiness: Ready / Conditionally Ready / Not Ready
Critical Gaps (must fix before audit)
| Control ID | Requirement | Current Status | Gap | Remediation | Owner | Due Date |
|---|
| ID | what is required | current state | what is missing | fix action | name | date |
Evidence Gaps (implemented but not documented)
| Control ID | Requirement | Evidence Needed | Status | Owner |
|---|
| ID | what is required | what evidence to collect | status | name |
Upcoming Deadlines
| Deadline | Type | Status | Risk Level |
|---|
| date | audit / review / certification | on track / at risk / overdue | level |
Policy Review Status
| Policy | Last Reviewed | Review Due | Status | Owner |
|---|
| policy name | date | date | Current / Due / Overdue | name |
Open Remediation Items
| Item | Source | Priority | Status | Owner | Due | Days Open |
|---|
| description | prior audit / internal | priority | status | name | date | X days |
Risk Register (Compliance)
| Risk | Framework | Likelihood | Impact | Current Controls | Residual Risk |
|---|
| risk | framework | level | level | what mitigates | level |
Recommendations
| Priority | Action | Framework | Impact | Effort | Owner |
|---|
| 1 | specific action | which framework | High | effort level | name |
| 2 | specific action | which framework | High | effort level | name |
| 3 | specific action | which framework | Medium | effort level | name |
Cross-Framework Synergies
- Controls that satisfy multiple frameworks simultaneously
- Efficiency opportunities for organizations with overlapping compliance requirements
Next Steps
- Numbered list of immediate actions with owners and due dates