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EQS APPROVALS COMPLIANCE WORKFLOW MANAGEMENT

Approval workflows for the daily, human side of compliance

A single, unified platform to automate the complex workflows you manage every day

Compliance isn’t just about policy; it’s about people. The real challenge lies in managing the routine, high-stakes tasks that impact every employee – from gifts and invitations to conflicts of interest. We turn these complex, manual processes into simple, auditable workflows that get it right the first time.

Trusted by 14,000+ organizations globally

Page last reviewed: June 2026.

EQS Approvals platform interface

Trusted by 14,000+ organizations globally

Why choose a dedicated compliance platform?

Most approval software is built for marketing teams to handle reviews or project sign-offs. We built ours for you. 

Purpose-built for compliance

While other tools are for creative reviews or project management, ours is custom-designed for the specific requirements of compliance, including HinSchG, Sapin II, and the EU Whistleblower Directive.

We speak your language.

Stop chasing, start leading

Tired of sending endless reminder emails? Our platform handles follow-ups automatically with reminders and supervisor notifications, so you can focus on high-level analysis and proactive risk management.

We’ve got your back.

A unified, seamless experience

Don’t juggle spreadsheets or multiple tools. Our Approvals and Campaigns are a single, cohesive solution. This means a seamless experience for employees and full, real-time visibility for your team.

We make it effortless.

Why compliance teams rely on EQS

Automated approval workflows

Route disclosures instantly based on seniority, department, or custom attributes. Automated approval workflows ensure nothing gets lost and every request lands in the right inbox.

Automated approval workflows

Proactive compliance campaigns

Tired of sending endless reminder emails? Our platform handles the chasing for you with automated reminders and supervisor notifications. This frees you to focus on high-level analysis and proactive risk management.

Proactive compliance campaigns

Intuitive employee submissions

Don’t juggle spreadsheets or multiple tools. Our Approvals and Campaigns are a single, cohesive solution. This means a seamless experience for employees and full, real-time visibility for your team.

Intuitive employee submissions

The Compliance platform comparison:
Where do you want to be?

EQS Approvals SharePoint / Email Generic Workflow Tools
Built for compliance
Automated routing & reminders Manual Partial
Audit-ready logging
GDPR / HinSchG / Sapin II aligned Depends
Multi-step campaigns

Proven in practice

"We had the goal to digitize compliance processes that were being managed manually and to centralize information in one place. Thanks to EQS we were able to achieve it."

Edouard de Laforcade

Edouard de Laforcade

Head of Legal, France Judo


Challenge

Compliance processes for gifts, hospitality, and conflict-of-interest were manual and fragmented. Oversight was limited, approvals lacked audit-ready documentation.

Result

Centralized workflows, automated routing, and GDPR-compliant data handling. Compliance officers gained full visibility — employees got clear, guided submissions.

~50%

less manual effort

100%

audit-ready decisions

1

unified platform

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Security & Compliance Certifications

EQS Approvals meets the strictest IT security standards and ensures full compliance with GDPR and the EU Whistleblowing Directive.

Data Protection

  • ISO/IEC 27001 certified infrastructure
  • 2048-bit end-to-end encryption
  • GDPR Article 25 compliant by design
  • No metadata collection or IP tracking

Ongoing Security

  • Annual penetration testing (OWASP standards)
  • ISAE 3000 Type II audits by PwC
  • Cloud Security Alliance certified and STAR registered
  • 100% renewable energy hosting

What compliance officers really want to know

How does EQS Approvals simplify disclosures?

Employees submit gifts, hospitality, or conflict of interest requests via guided forms. Smart routing sends requests to the right reviewer automatically with no manual coordination needed.

Can we run multi-step compliance processes in one place?

Yes. Campaigns lets you combine policy acknowledgments and disclosures into one workflow, with automated reminders and real-time progress tracking.

How secure is sensitive data?

All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Personal data can be anonymized directly in disclosures, and every action is logged for accountability.

What if employees forget to submit disclosures?

Schedule automated reminders with escalating urgency. Notify supervisors with a list of outstanding direct reports. Send one-off reminders directly from the platform.

Can Approvals scale globally?

Yes. Multi-language support and customizable routing based on seniority, department, or location make it suitable for both mid-sized and global enterprises.

How does EQS support audit readiness?

Every submission, comment, and decision is automatically logged with timestamps and user IDs. Audit-ready reports can be generated instantly for regulators, internal audit, or leadership.

Why choose EQS?

Most tools collect forms. EQS connects Approvals with Policies and Campaigns for one unified compliance experience. The result: less admin, higher completion rates, and stronger regulatory confidence.

Why companies choose EQS Approvals

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Leads the development of cutting-edge compliance solutions that integrate AI to deliver smarter, more proactive risk management
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