Enterprise-Grade Compliance
Built for the Middle East
NeuralHR.ai delivers comprehensive compliance coverage across regional regulations, security standards, and AI ethics—ensuring your HR operations meet the highest standards.
Compliance Comparison Matrix
See how NeuralHR.ai compares against leading HR platforms in the region
| Feature / Capability | NeuralHR.ai | Bayzat | ZenHR | Jisr | Darwinbox | Workplus HCM | Qureos / Iris | X0PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPS (UAE) support | Native, automated file export | Native. | Multi-country. | Strong local support. | Partial / via partners. | Native. | Recruitment focus. | Recruitment focus. |
| GOSI (Saudi) & Mudad integration | Native, automated workflows | (UAE focus) | (multi-country) | Deep Saudi integrations, local hosting. | Varies by region. | Regional. | Recruitment only. | Recruitment focus. |
| Data residency (regional DCs) | Option: UAE / KSA hosting per contract | UAE-first options. | Multi-region setups. | Local hosting (Saudi). | Available via partner clouds. | UAE options. | Not core. | Not core. |
| GDPR / PDPL (privacy law) support & DPA | Full support + customer DPA | Privacy support (regional) | DPA available. | Enterprise DPAs & local privacy handling. | GDPR compliance focus. | Regional compliance. | Recruitment data practices only. | Recruitment data practices only. |
| SOC 2 / ISO 27001 / external attestations | SOC2 / ISO roadmap; attestations on request | ISO/SOC claims for enterprise customers. | On request / regional audits. | ISO 27001 (stated). | Enterprise-level audits available. | Security posture noted. | Not primary. | Not primary. |
| Explainable AI + Bias monitoring | Explainability boxes + fairness audits (DTC deliverable) | AI features but limited explainability. | AI analytics; limited transparency. | Strong local AI features; transparency varies. | AI features exist; explainability varies. | AI assistant, limited explainability. | Focus on sourcing/performance, less full-cycle explainability. | Claims bias mitigation and verification features. |
| Human-in-the-loop / No autonomous hiring | Human approval required; AI recommends + documents | Human approvals. | Human workflows. | Human approvals with audit trails. | Common enterprise pattern. | Human approvals. | Often interview/assessment automation only — human in loop. | Similar to Qureos/Iris. |
| Audit trails, legal hold & retention controls | Full: audit logs, legal hold, per-country retention | Basic audit + retention features. | Retention controls available. | Enterprise-grade controls. | Enterprise exports & audit. | Retention + exports. | Limited to recruitment records. | Limited to recruitment records. |
| Accessibility (WCAG) & Arabic native UI | WCAG 2.1 AA; native Arabic UX & culturally aware flows | Arabic/English strong. | Fully bilingual (11 countries). | Full Arabic support. | Arabic mobile apps available. | Bilingual support. | Regional language support varies. | English-first; regional presence growing. |
| Payroll & government file export (WPS, Mudad, GOSI) | Built-in payroll exports & gov file formats | Payroll + WPS strong. | Payroll + multi-country compliance. | Deep Saudi payroll & gov exports. | Payroll via modules/partners. | Payroll + Emiratisation tracking. | Recruitment-only (no payroll). | Recruitment-only (no payroll). |
| Incident response & breach notification | 24/7 IR plan, legal notification SLAs | IR plans + customer notifications. | IR procedures available. | IR + forensics partners (enterprise). | Enterprise IR. | IR documented. | Processed per recruitment scope. | Processed per recruitment scope. |
Key Compliance Categories
Regional Compliance
Deep integration with Middle Eastern regulatory frameworks
WPS & GOSI Integration
Native support for UAE's Wage Protection System (WPS) and Saudi Arabia's GOSI and Mudad platforms. Automated file exports ensure seamless compliance with government payroll requirements.
Data Residency
Flexible data hosting options in UAE and KSA data centers, meeting local data sovereignty requirements and ensuring low-latency access for regional operations.
Multi-Country Support
Built-in compliance workflows for multiple Middle Eastern markets, with localized payroll exports and government reporting formats.
Security & Privacy
Enterprise-grade security with international certifications
GDPR & PDPL Compliance
Full compliance with GDPR and regional privacy laws including UAE's PDPL. Customer Data Processing Agreements (DPA) available for enterprise clients.
SOC 2 & ISO 27001
Active roadmap for SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certification. Security attestations available upon request for enterprise evaluations.
Incident Response
24/7 incident response plan with defined SLAs for breach notification and remediation. Comprehensive IR procedures aligned with international best practices.
AI Ethics & Transparency
Responsible AI with explainability and fairness at the core
Explainable AI
Every AI recommendation includes explainability boxes showing the reasoning behind decisions. Fairness audits are delivered as part of our Decision Transparency Commitment (DTC).
Bias Monitoring
Continuous monitoring for algorithmic bias across protected characteristics. Regular fairness reports help ensure equitable hiring and promotion outcomes.
Human-in-the-Loop
AI augments human decision-making but never replaces it. All hiring decisions require explicit human approval, with full audit trails documenting the process.
Audit & Retention Controls
Comprehensive audit trails and data retention management
Audit Trails
Complete audit logging of all system actions with tamper-proof records. Track who did what, when, and why across all HR processes.
Legal Hold
Built-in legal hold functionality to preserve data during litigation or investigations. Ensures compliance with e-discovery requirements.
Retention Policies
Configurable retention policies aligned with per-country legal requirements. Automated data lifecycle management with secure deletion workflows.
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