A business analyst (BA) has completed the prioritization of requirements with various risk-averse stakeholder groups. Several requirements conflict with a regulatory requirement that, if not implement

Measuring the value of competing requirements against the regulatory penalty allows the BA to perform a cost-benefit analysis - if a competing requirement's business value exceeds the fine, a deliberate business decision can be made with full information. This approach respects both stakeholder priorities and regulatory obligations without prematurely dismissing either. It reflects the BA's core role of facilitating informed decision-making rather than prescribing outcomes unilaterally.

Comparing the regulatory requirement to the recommended solution does not resolve the conflict between competing stakeholder requirements and the regulatory mandate.

Working around a regulatory requirement is inappropriate and could expose the organization to the exact legal liability and fines the BA is trying to avoid.

Simply informing stakeholders of precedence bypasses the BA's analytical responsibility to evaluate trade-offs and present a reasoned recommendation before escalating.