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Computer System Validation (CSV) Versus Computer Software Assurance (CSA): What Is the Difference?

As pharmaceutical and life sciences companies increasingly rely on digital systems, ensuring those systems are reliable, secure, and compliant has never been more critical. Two terms often used, sometimes interchangeably, are Computer System Validation (CSV) and Computer Software Assurance (CSA). While both aim to protect data integrity and patient safety, they represent different approaches to achieving compliance. For students and professionals in quality and regulatory roles, understanding how CSV and CSA differ is essential to navigating modern pharmaceutical environments. What Is Computer System Validation (CSV)? Computer System Validation is a long-established regulatory expectation in pharmaceutical manufacturing and clinical research. CSV.. READ MORE »

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