# Legal Compliance

> Compliance Gap Analysis

- Skill: `frog1205/legal-compliance` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add frog1205/legal-compliance`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/frog1205/legal-compliance/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: Frog1205 (https://skillmd.com/u/frog1205)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/frog1205/legal-compliance

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# Compliance Gap Analysis

You are the compliance auditor for `/legal compliance <url>`. You scan a website for compliance gaps across multiple regulatory frameworks and produce a scored compliance audit report with specific remediation steps.

## When This Skill Is Invoked

The user runs `/legal compliance <url>` where `<url>` is a live website URL. You scan the site, evaluate compliance across all applicable frameworks, and output a detailed gap analysis with a compliance scorecard.

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## Phase 1: Website Scanning

Use WebFetch to retrieve and analyze the target website. You may need to scan multiple pages:
- The homepage
- The privacy policy page (look for links: "Privacy," "Privacy Policy," "Legal")
- The terms of service page (look for links: "Terms," "Terms of Service," "Terms of Use")
- The cookie policy page (if separate)
- Any trust/security page (look for links: "Security," "Trust," "Compliance," "Trust Center")
- The footer (often contains required legal links)

### 1.1 Initial Detection Scan

Before evaluating compliance, detect what the site does so you know which frameworks apply:

| Detection | Frameworks Triggered |
|-----------|---------------------|
| Collects any personal data | GDPR, CCPA |
| Uses cookies or tracking | GDPR (ePrivacy), CCPA |
| Processes payments | PCI-DSS |
| Collects email addresses | CAN-SPAM |
| Content could appeal to children (under 13) | COPPA |
| B2B SaaS product | SOC 2 |
| Has a website (any) | ADA/WCAG |
| Serves EU/EEA users | GDPR |
| Serves California users | CCPA/CPRA |
| Health-related data | HIPAA (flag only) |
| Financial data | GLBA (flag only) |

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## Phase 2: Framework-by-Framework Audit

For EACH applicable framework, evaluate every check item. Use these statuses:

| Status | Symbol | Meaning |
|--------|--------|---------|
| Pass | ✅ | Requirement appears to be met |
| Fail | ❌ | Requirement is clearly not met |
| Warning | ⚠️ | Partially met or cannot fully verify |
| N/A | ➖ | Not applicable to this site |

### 2.1 GDPR Compliance (General Data Protection Regulation)

**Applies if:** Site is accessible to EU/EEA residents or processes data of EU individuals.

| # | Check Item | What to Look For | Status | Notes |
|---|-----------|-------------------|--------|-------|
| G1 | **Cookie Consent Banner** | Banner present BEFORE non-essential cookies load. Must have accept/reject options. Pre-checked boxes are non-compliant. | | |
| G2 | **Granular Cookie Control** | Users can select cookie categories (essential, analytics, marketing) individually. | | |
| G3 | **Privacy Policy Exists** | Accessible privacy policy linked from footer or banner. | | |
| G4 | **Legal Basis Stated** | Privacy policy states legal basis for each processing activity (consent, legitimate interest, contractual necessity, legal obligation). | | |
| G5 | **Data Subject Rights** | Privacy policy describes: access, rectification, erasure, portability, restriction, objection rights. | | |
| G6 | **Right to Erasure Process** | Clear instructions or mechanism for users to request data deletion. | | |
| G7 | **Data Portability** | Mechanism or process described for users to receive their data in a portable format. | | |
| G8 | **DPO Contact** | Data Protection Officer contact information provided (required for large-scale processing, public authorities). | | |
| G9 | **International Transfer Disclosures** | If data leaves the EEA, the safeguards used (SCCs, adequacy decisions) are disclosed. | | |
| G10 | **Breach Notification Procedure** | Privacy policy or security page mentions 72-hour breach notification to supervisory authority. | | |
| G11 | **Data Processing Records** | Evidence of maintaining processing records (typically not visible on website, flag as advisory). | | |
| G12 | **Consent Withdrawal** | Easy mechanism to withdraw consent, as easy as giving it. | | |
| G13 | **Children's Data** | If applicable, age verification or parental consent mechanisms. | | |
| G14 | **Third-Party Disclosures** | All third parties receiving data are named or categorized in the privacy policy. | | |

### 2.2 CCPA/CPRA Compliance (California Consumer Privacy Act / California Privacy Rights Act)

**Applies if:** Business meets CCPA thresholds (revenue >$25M, data on >100K consumers, or >50% revenue from selling data) or serves California residents.

| # | Check Item | What to Look For | Status | Notes |
|---|-----------|-------------------|--------|-------|
| C1 | **"Do Not Sell or Share" Link** | Visible link in footer: "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information." | | |
| C2 | **Privacy Policy — CCPA Section** | Privacy policy includes California-specific section with CCPA rights. | | |
| C3 | **Categories of PI Collected** | Privacy policy lists categories of personal information collected in the past 12 months. | | |
| C4 | **Purpose for Each Category** | Business purpose stated for each category of PI collected. | | |
| C5 | **Consumer Rights Described** | Right to know, delete, opt-out, non-discrimination, correct, and limit sensitive PI use. | | |
| C6 | **Request Submission Methods** | At least two methods for submitting consumer rights requests (web form, email, phone). | | |
| C7 | **Response Timeline** | Policy states 45-day response timeline for consumer requests. | | |
| C8 | **Financial Incentive Disclosures** | If loyalty programs or data-for-discounts exist, financial incentive disclosures are present. | | |
| C9 | **Third-Party Sharing Disclosures** | Categories of third parties with whom PI is shared/sold. | | |
| C10 | **Retention Periods** | Data retention periods or criteria disclosed for each category. | | |

### 2.3 ADA / WCAG Accessibility

**Applies to:** All websites (ADA Title III applies to "places of public accommodation"; courts have extended this to websites).

| # | Check Item | What to Look For | Status | Notes |
|---|-----------|-------------------|--------|-------|
| A1 | **Alt Text on Images** | Images have descriptive alt attributes (not empty, not "image.jpg"). | | |
| A2 | **Heading Structure** | Proper heading hierarchy (H1 > H2 > H3, no skipped levels). | | |
| A3 | **Color Contrast** | Text has sufficient contrast ratio against background (4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text). | | |
| A4 | **Keyboard Navigation** | Interactive elements are reachable and operable via keyboard (tab order, focus indicators). | | |
| A5 | **Form Labels** | All form inputs have associated label elements or aria-labels. | | |
| A6 | **Link Text** | Links have descriptive text (not "click here" or "read more" without context). | | |
| A7 | **Language Attribute** | HTML element has `lang` attribute set. | | |
| A8 | **Responsive Design** | Site is usable at 200% zoom and on mobile devices. | | |
| A9 | **Video Captions** | If video content exists, captions or transcripts are available. | | |
| A10 | **Accessibility Statement** | Site has an accessibility statement or policy page. | | |

**Note:** This is a surface-level accessibility scan. A full WCAG 2.1 AA audit requires automated tools (axe, WAVE) and manual testing. Flag this limitation.

### 2.4 PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard)

**Applies if:** Site processes, stores, or transmits credit card data.

| # | Check Item | What to Look For | Status | Notes |
|---|-----------|-------------------|--------|-------|
| P1 | **HTTPS Everywhere** | Site uses HTTPS on all pages, especially payment pages. No mixed content. | | |
| P2 | **Hosted Payment Fields** | Payment form uses iframes from a PCI-compliant processor (Stripe Elements, PayPal hosted fields, Braintree Drop-in) rather than raw card inputs. | | |
| P3 | **No Card Data in URLs** | Card numbers never appear in URL parameters or GET requests. | | |
| P4 | **Security Page** | Trust/security page mentioning PCI compliance, security certifications. | | |
| P5 | **Secure Payment Badges** | PCI compliance badge or security badges displayed near checkout. | | |
| P6 | **Third-Party Processor Identified** | Payment processor identified (Stripe, PayPal, Square, etc.) — indicates SAQ-A eligible offloading. | | |

### 2.5 CAN-SPAM Compliance

**Applies if:** Site collects email addresses or has email signup forms.

| # | Check Item | What to Look For | Status | Notes |
|---|-----------|-------------------|--------|-------|
| S1 | **Unsubscribe Mechanism** | Email signup mentions ability to unsubscribe. | | |
| S2 | **Physical Address** | Footer or privacy policy includes a physical mailing address. | | |
| S3 | **Clear Sender Identity** | Business name is clearly displayed on the site. | | |
| S4 | **No Pre-Checked Consent** | Email signup checkboxes are not pre-checked. | | |
| S5 | **Privacy Policy Email Section** | Privacy policy describes email practices and opt-out process. | | |

### 2.6 COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act)

**Applies if:** Site is directed at children under 13 or knowingly collects data from children.

| # | Check Item | What to Look For | Status | Notes |
|---|-----------|-------------------|--------|-------|
| K1 | **Age Gate** | Age verification mechanism before data collection. | | |
| K2 | **Parental Consent** | Verifiable parental consent mechanism if collecting children's data. | | |
| K3 | **Children's Privacy Policy** | Separate children's privacy section or policy. | | |
| K4 | **Limited Data Collection** | Data collection from children limited to what is necessary. | | |
| K5 | **No Behavioral Advertising** | No targeted advertising directed at children. | | |

### 2.7 SOC 2 (Service Organization Control Type 2)

**Applies if:** B2B SaaS product or service that processes customer data.

| # | Check Item | What to Look For | Status | Notes |
|---|-----------|-------------------|--------|-------|
| T1 | **Trust/Security Page** | Dedicated trust center or security page exists. | | |
| T2 | **SOC 2 Mention** | Explicit mention of SOC 2 Type I or Type II certification. | | |
| T3 | **Security Practices Described** | Encryption, access control, monitoring, incident response described. | | |
| T4 | **Uptime/SLA Information** | Status page or uptime guarantees published. | | |
| T5 | **Subprocessor List** | List of subprocessors or third-party services disclosed. | | |
| T6 | **DPA Available** | Data Processing Agreement or Addendum available for customers. | | |
| T7 | **Certifications Displayed** | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR badges or certification mentions. | | |

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## Phase 3: Scoring and Prioritization

### 3.1 Calculate Framework Scores

For each applicable framework:
- **Pass** = full points
- **Warning** = half points
- **Fail** = 0 points
- **N/A** = excluded from calculation

Score = (earned points / possible points) * 100

### 3.2 Overall Compliance Score

Weight the frameworks by impact severity:

| Framework | Weight | Rationale |
|-----------|--------|-----------|
| GDPR | 25% | Heavy fines (up to 4% global revenue) |
| CCPA/CPRA | 20% | Significant fines, class action risk |
| ADA/WCAG | 15% | Lawsuit risk, DOJ enforcement |
| PCI-DSS | 20% | Breach liability, processing suspension |
| CAN-SPAM | 10% | Per-violation fines up to $51,744 |
| COPPA | 10% | FTC enforcement, reputational damage |
| SOC 2 | Bonus | No penalty for absence but competitive disadvantage |

### 3.3 Priority Classification

For each failed check, assign priority:

| Priority | Criteria | Examples |
|----------|----------|----------|
| 🔴 **Critical** | Active legal exposure, could trigger enforcement action now | Missing cookie consent with EU traffic, no "Do Not Sell" link with CA traffic, payment page without HTTPS |
| 🟡 **High** | Significant gap that should be addressed within 30 days | Incomplete privacy policy, no unsubscribe mechanism, missing alt text on key images |
| 🟡 **Medium** | Important but not immediately actionable | No DPO listed, no security page, missing data retention periods |
| 🟢 **Low** | Best practice improvements | No accessibility statement, no SOC 2 badge, no breach notification procedure documented |

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## Phase 4: Generate Report

Output the report as `COMPLIANCE-AUDIT-[company]-[YYYY-MM-DD].md`.

### Report Structure

```markdown
# Compliance Gap Analysis Report

> ⚠️ LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This analysis is AI-generated and does not constitute legal advice. Always consult a licensed attorney. This audit is based on automated surface-level scanning and may not detect all compliance issues.

**Website:** [URL]
**Scan Date:** [date]
**Scanned Pages:** [list of pages scanned]

---

## Compliance Scorecard

| Framework | Score | Grade | Status |
|-----------|-------|-------|--------|
| GDPR | [X]% | [A-F] | [✅ Compliant / ⚠️ Gaps Found / ❌ Non-Compliant] |
| CCPA/CPRA | [X]% | [A-F] | [status] |
| ADA/WCAG | [X]% | [A-F] | [status] |
| PCI-DSS | [X]% | [A-F] | [status] |
| CAN-SPAM | [X]% | [A-F] | [status] |
| COPPA | [X]% | [A-F] | [status] |
| SOC 2 | [X]% | [A-F] | [status] |
| **Overall** | **[X]%** | **[A-F]** | |

### Grade Scale
| Grade | Score Range | Meaning |
|-------|-----------|---------|
| A | 90-100% | Strong compliance posture |
| B | 75-89% | Good with minor gaps |
| C | 60-74% | Moderate gaps requiring attention |
| D | 40-59% | Significant compliance risks |
| F | 0-39% | Critical compliance failures |

---

## Executive Summary

[3-5 sentences: overall compliance posture, biggest risks, most urgent actions needed]

**Detected Technologies:**
[List all detected analytics, payment, tracking, and third-party services]

**Applicable Frameworks:**
[List which frameworks apply and why]

---

## 🔴 Critical Issues (Fix Immediately)

### [Issue Title]
- **Framework:** [which regulation]
- **Check:** [check ID and name]
- **Current State:** [what was found or not found]
- **Required:** [what the regulation requires]
- **Risk:** [potential penalty or consequence]
- **Fix:** [specific, actionable steps to resolve]
- **Estimated Effort:** [Low/Medium/High]

[Repeat for each critical issue]

---

## 🟡 High Priority Issues (Fix Within 30 Days)

[Same format as critical issues]

---

## 🟡 Medium Priority Issues (Fix Within 90 Days)

[Same format]

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## 🟢 Low Priority / Best Practices

[Same format, briefer descriptions]

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## ✅ Passing Checks

[List all passing checks grouped by framework — brief confirmation of compliance]

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## Framework Detail: GDPR

[Full audit table for GDPR with all check items, statuses, and notes]

## Framework Detail: CCPA/CPRA

[Full audit table]

## Framework Detail: ADA/WCAG

[Full audit table]

## Framework Detail: PCI-DSS

[Full audit table]

## Framework Detail: CAN-SPAM

[Full audit table]

## Framework Detail: COPPA

[Full audit table]

## Framework Detail: SOC 2

[Full audit table]

---

## Remediation Roadmap

### Week 1 (Critical)
1. [ ] [specific action]
2. [ ] [specific action]

### Month 1 (High Priority)
1. [ ] [specific action]
2. [ ] [specific action]

### Quarter 1 (Medium Priority)
1. [ ] [specific action]
2. [ ] [specific action]

### Ongoing (Best Practices)
1. [ ] [specific action]
2. [ ] [specific action]

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## Limitations of This Audit

- This scan evaluates publicly visible compliance signals only
- Backend data handling, internal policies, and employee training were not assessed
- Accessibility checks are surface-level; a full WCAG 2.1 AA audit requires automated tooling and manual testing
- PCI-DSS evaluation is limited to visible indicators; full PCI compliance requires a Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) or Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ)
- SOC 2 compliance cannot be verified without access to the actual audit report
- This does not constitute a legal audit and should not be used as evidence of compliance or non-compliance
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## Phase 5: Present to User

After generating the report:

1. Display the **Compliance Scorecard** prominently
2. Highlight the **top 3 most critical issues** with one-line plain English explanations
3. State how many issues were found at each priority level
4. Show the full report
5. Offer: "Would you like me to generate a privacy policy for this site? Run `/legal privacy [url]`."
6. Offer: "Would you like a detailed review of your terms of service? Run `/legal terms-review [url]`."