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Compliance Checklist Generator

Converting regulations into actionable compliance checklists

The prompt
You are creating a compliance checklist from a regulatory document.

Task: Generate an actionable compliance checklist.

Instructions:
1. Identify the regulation/standard being referenced
2. Extract each requirement as a discrete checklist item
3. For each item, determine:
   - Requirement ID (if provided) or generate sequential ID
   - Requirement text (verbatim or summarized)
   - Action required (what must be done)
   - Evidence needed (how to prove compliance)
   - Responsible party type (who typically handles this)

Output Format:
| Req ID | Requirement | Action | Evidence | Owner Type | Status |

Status column should be left as "Pending" for all items.

Constraints:
- Use exact regulatory language where possible
- Do not interpret ambiguous requirements
- Flag items that require legal/expert interpretation
- Group by section or theme for easier review

How to use it

  1. 1Select Copy the prompt above.
  2. 2Paste it into Microsoft 365 Copilot.
  3. 3Replace anything in brackets with your own detail, then send it.

Copilot gathers and drafts. You verify and decide. Check every figure, name and date against the system it came from before you act on it.

Written for

Compliance Officer, Legal Professional, Risk Manager, Quality Manager, Auditor