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What a Business Continuity Legal Compliance Register Is and Why It Matters
A Business Continuity Legal Compliance Register is a structured document that helps organisations identify, record, and manage legal and regulatory obligations that directly impact their ability to operate during disruptive events. It brings together governance, risk management, and audit readiness into a single, practical framework.
Typically, a register includes:
- Relevant laws and regulatory requirements, such as the Civil Contingencies Act, UK GDPR, or sector-specific standards
- Assigned responsibilities for monitoring and maintaining compliance
- Risk evaluations, control measures, and actions required
- An update log or audit trail to demonstrate oversight and accountability
This kind of register plays a central role in ISO 22301 (Business Continuity Management) and also supports compliance across other ISO management systems – including ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), ISO 27001 (Information Security) and ISO 45001 (Health & Safety).
Why It Matters for Today’s Organisations
Legal complexity and scrutiny around continuity planning are increasing:
- UK regulators such as the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) highlight the importance of formal continuity and disaster recovery frameworks in both GDPR guidance and security audits. (Source: ICO.gov.uk)
- New laws like the UK Protect Duty (Martyn’s Law) require publicly accessible venues to assess terrorism risks, implement emergency procedures, and train staff, making continuity planning and legal compliance registers more than just internal best practice. (Source: Cardinus)
- ISO 22301:2019, the global standard for Business Continuity Management Systems, requires organisations to identify and document all legal and regulatory obligations that may affect their ability to operate during disruptions (Clause 4.2.2). (Source: ISO-Docs).
- Maintaining a compliance register helps organisations demonstrate due diligence and avoid enforcement action, particularly during ISO certification audits or continuity reviews. It also supports risk visibility across functions, reducing the chance of oversight or nonconformities. (Source: QMII)
Activ’s downloadable template helps you start building that register with clarity and structure, whether you’re working toward ISO certification or strengthening your internal governance.
How the Activ Template Helps
Our Business Continuity Legal Compliance Register template gives you a ready-to-adapt format to:
- Document relevant laws, regulations, and standards that apply to your continuity planning
- Assign owners and responsibilities for maintaining compliance
- Record risk assessments and note any required actions
- Demonstrate due diligence during audits or ISO reviews
Get Started
Use the template to centralise your legal obligations, assign ownership, and enhance your organisation’s resilience.
Complete the form at the top of this page to download the free Business Continuity Legal Compliance Register template now.
