Third-Party Risk Management for Stronger Compliance Security

Third-party risk management software introduces significant risks. If business operations are a house, vendors and third-party providers are the bricks holding it up. Exposing your valuable and highly confidential information to another company ups the ante for everything from cybersecurity threats to regulatory violations to operational disruptions and reputational damage. Done wrong, everything comes crashing down to the ground. When information is no longer in ...

Your Conflicts of Interest Process Is Slowing You Down—Here’s How CMS Integration Speeds Up COI Compliance

Conflict of Interest (COI) campaign responses and compliance is a critical process. Even more so for the healthcare industry. Yet for many organizations, it remains a slow, manual task. Compliance teams spend hours collecting COI disclosures, verifying financial relationships, and reviewing potential conflicts of interest. Without an efficient system, the process becomes error-prone, leading to inconsistent reporting and compliance risks. Employees often struggle to remember ...

By |2025-05-09T16:54:28+00:00February 10th, 2025|Compliance, Governance, Risk & Compliance: GRC|

Ethics and Compliance Trends 2025: Predictions and Insights

Ethics and compliance (E&C) trends are reshaping how businesses address risk, build trust, and drive growth. Success in an ethically conscious landscape? It requires so much more than just meeting regulatory requirements and avoiding penalties. Instead, success demands a proactive and strategic approach. Why? A clear understanding of emerging trends helps organizations turn preparation into meaningful action and navigate challenges with confidence to uncover untapped ...

By |2025-04-28T03:00:12+00:00February 5th, 2025|Ethics & Compliance Learning, Whistleblowing|

Post-Election Implications for U.S. Ethics & Compliance Training

The U.S. regulatory environment is on the brink of significant transformation with the impending transition to a new presidential administration. Anticipated policy shifts have ethics, governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) professionals preparing for change on multiple fronts including international trade, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programming.  "As with all change, risks and opportunities must be considered," shares Christine Brown, Vice President ...

By |2025-04-28T03:03:57+00:00January 7th, 2025|Ethics & Compliance Learning|

Holiday Gift or Bribe? When to Draw the Governance and Compliance Line

In the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) industry, ethical corporate gift-giving is crucial to uphold integrity and adhere to global anti-corruption laws. Employees must navigate complex regulatory frameworks and cultural nuances to ensure their actions align with both local customs and international legal standards.  A Snapshot of a Few Global Laws Governing Gift-Giving: UK Bribery Act 2010: This Act—which set the international benchmark for the future of compliance—criminalizes ...

By |2025-05-09T17:15:28+00:00December 16th, 2024|Governance, Risk & Compliance: GRC|

EU Tightens Rules on Greenwashing: What Companies Need to Know 

What is greenwashing? Greenwashing occurs when companies mislead consumers or investors about their environmental impact, presenting themselves as more eco-friendly than they truly are. For example, the company may be engaging in greenwashing if a product’s packaging uses unregulated terms like "clean" and "eco-friendly"—words that imply sustainability without actual certification.  This practice poses significant risks, especially as Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) becomes a priority ...

Three Things GRC and Training Leaders are Talking About: CustomerConnect Chicago Recap

As risk landscapes grow more intricate and regulatory demands intensify, outdated, siloed approaches to ethics, governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) can no longer keep up. Organizations need adaptive, integrated strategies to stay resilient. At SAI360’s CustomerConnect event in Chicago, GRC and Ethics & Compliance professionals gathered over two days in November to discuss these challenges openly. One of several global events recently hosted by SAI360, ...

By |2025-04-28T02:59:01+00:00November 14th, 2024|Ethics & Compliance Learning, Governance, Risk & Compliance: GRC|

Six Months Out: Cybersecurity Expert Robert Bond’s Predictions on Generative AI Regulations and Risks

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, regulatory frameworks are evolving in the blink of an eye across the globe. Both Europe and Canada, for example, are arguably at the forefront of shaping AI governance, each focusing on addressing AI's greatest ethical risks. For example, consider the EU AI Act, which is set to roll out fully in the coming months. This is designed to foster trust ...

By |2025-04-28T02:58:13+00:00October 22nd, 2024|Governance, Risk & Compliance: GRC, IT Risk & Cybersecurity|

Artificial Intelligence Poses Major Business Risks. Here’s How to Safeguard Your Tomorrow. 

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries worldwide. It's transforming rapidly, and even sweeping day-to-day media headlines. For instance, Tesla recently introduced its humanoid robot, Optimus, with Kim Kardashian's promotion of it on her social media channels helping make Optimus more of a global household name. Meanwhile, SpaceX launched India’s GSAT-N2 satellite, set to revolutionize broadband and in-flight connectivity across the region. SpaceX now has rockets ...

By |2025-04-28T02:58:00+00:00October 22nd, 2024|Data Privacy & Protection, Governance, Risk & Compliance: GRC|

DOJ’s New Compliance Rules AI Risks, Whistleblowers, Data Updates

New compliance rules are coming. This week, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released updated guidance on its Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (ECCP). This news marks a significant shift in focus for organizations.   What Do Organizations Need to Know?  A September 2024 update now emphasizes the importance of managing risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) compliance, enhancing whistleblower protection systems, and leveraging data ...

By |2025-05-08T21:41:38+00:00September 27th, 2024|Ethics & Compliance Learning, Whistleblowing|