Synopsis
Innovation in compliance will bring you interviews with industry leading experts who are changing the way people approach compliance. Host Thomas Fox has practiced law in Houston for 30 years. He is an author and consultant who assists companies with anti-corruption and anti-bribery compliance and international transaction issues. He specializes in bringing business solutions to compliance problems.
Episodes
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Breaking the Silence: How Speaking Up Enhances Corporate Cultures – Jakub Ficner on How Triage and Investigations Can Drive a Culture of Speak Up
27/09/2023 Duration: 18minWelcome to a special five-part podcast series on enhancing corporate culture through a great speak-up regime. This podcast series is sponsored by Case IQ. Over this series, Tom Fox will visit with Sharlyn Lauby, Jakub Ficner, Kenneth McCarthy, and Meric Bloch on the different facets of a great speak-up regime and how each of those facets will improve your corporate culture. They will tackle such topics as the indicia of a great corporate culture, the importance of triage and internal investigations in improving corporate culture, non-retaliation and protections for those who speak up, tying your entire system of speaking up to improving culture, and conclude with some thoughts on how an entire system of speaking up drives corporate culture to be better run and, at the end of the day, more profitably. In Part 3, Tom Fox visits with Jakub Ficner on the importance of your triage protocol and investigative process to foster a culture of speaking up. Jakub Ficner has over 15 years of experience in the internal inv
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Breaking the Silence: How Speaking Up Enhances Corporate Cultures – Kenneth McCarthy on Non-Retaliation and Protections for Those Speak Up
26/09/2023 Duration: 18minWelcome to a special five-part podcast series on enhancing corporate culture through a great speak-up regime. This podcast series is sponsored by Case IQ. Over this series, Tom Fox will visit with Sharlyn Lauby, Jakub Ficner, Kenneth McCarthy, and Meric Bloch on the different facets of a great speak-up regime and how each of those facets will improve your corporate culture. They will tackle such topics as the indicia of a great corporate culture, the importance of triage and internal investigations in improving corporate culture, non-retaliation and protections for those who speak up, tying your entire system of speaking up to improving culture, and conclude with some thoughts on how an entire system of speaking up drives corporate culture to be better run and, at the end of the day, more profitably. In Part 2, Tom Fox visits with Kenneth McCarthy on the importance of non-retaliation and protections for those who speak up. Kenneth McCarthy is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in government and
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Breaking the Silence: How Speaking Up Enhances Corporate Cultures – Sharlyn Lauby on What is a Speak Up Culture?
25/09/2023 Duration: 19minWelcome to a special five-part podcast series on enhancing your corporate culture through a great speak-up regime. This podcast series is sponsored by Case IQ. Over this series, Tom Fox will visit with Sharlyn Lauby, Jakub Ficner, Kenneth McCarthy, and Meric Bloch on the different facets of a great speak-up regime and how each of those facets will improve your corporate culture. They will tackle such topics as the indicia of a great corporate culture, the importance of triage and internal investigations in improving corporate culture, non-retaliation and protections for those who speak up, tying your entire system of speaking up to improving culture, and conclude with some thoughts on how an entire system of speaking up drives corporate culture to be better run and, at the end of the day, more profitably. In Part 1, Tom Fox visits Sharlyn Lauby to consider what a speak-up culture is. Sharlyn Lauby is a seasoned human resources professional with over 15 years of experience in various industries, including them
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Unlocking Success: The Crucial Role of Culture in Compliance: Part 5 – Alexander Cotoia on the Continuous Improvement of Culture
22/09/2023 Duration: 17minWelcome to a special series on building a stronger culture of compliance through targeted and effective training sponsored by Diligent. I will visit with Yvette Hollingsworth-Clark, Viktor Culjak, Jessica Czeczuga, Michael Parker, and Alexander Cotoia in this series. Over this series, we will consider what culture is, how to assess culture, putting together a strategy to manage culture based upon this assessment, monitoring that strategy in the future, and using information from your monitoring to improve your culture continuously. In this concluding Part 5, we visit with Alexander Cotoia to discuss a strategy to enhance your compliance program in the future constantly. Alexander Cotoia, a regulatory compliance manager and consultant at the Volkov Law Group, has a rich background in commercial litigation and has spent a significant part of his career in an in-house role at Virgin Galactic. Alexander strongly emphasizes the importance of compliance culture in organizations, believing that a culture promoting c
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Unlocking Success: The Crucial Role of Culture in Compliance: Part 4 – Michael Parker on Monitoring Culture
21/09/2023 Duration: 16minWelcome to a special series on building a stronger culture of compliance through targeted and effective training sponsored by Diligent. I will visit with Yvette Hollingsworth-Clark, Viktor Culjak, Jessica Czeczuga, Michael Parker, and Alexander Cotoia in this series. Over this series, we will consider what culture is, how to assess culture, putting together a strategy to manage culture based upon this assessment, monitoring that strategy in the future, and using information from your monitoring to improve your culture continuously. In Part 4, we visit with Michael Parker to discuss a strategy to monitor your culture in the future. Michael Parker is a seasoned compliance professional with extensive experience cultivating and sustaining a business compliance culture. He does not believe there is a one-stop, universal approach to establishing a compliance culture, emphasizing the necessity of providing options and guidance to employees rather than merely imposing rules. Michael underscores the importance of con
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Unlocking Success: The Crucial Role of Culture in Compliance: Part 3 – Jessica Czeczuga on Creating a Strategy to Manage Culture
20/09/2023 Duration: 17minWelcome to a special series on building a stronger culture of compliance through targeted and effective training sponsored by Diligent. I will visit with Yvette Hollingsworth-Clark, Viktor Culjak, Jessica Czeczuga, Michael Parker, and Alexander Cotoia. Over this series, we will consider what culture is, how to assess culture, putting together a strategy to manage culture based upon this assessment, monitoring that strategy in the future, and using information from your monitoring to improve your culture continuously. In Part 3, we visit with Jessica Czeczuga on how to develop a strategy to manage your culture risk. Jessica Czeczuga is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in training and development, specializing in areas such as finance, quality, compliance and ethics, leadership, and communication training. Jessica brings a unique perspective to the compliance space, emphasizing the pivotal role of managers in shaping and reinforcing company culture. She believes that managers, the mos
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Unlocking Success: The Crucial Role of Culture in Compliance: Part 2 – Viktor Culjak on Assessing Culture
19/09/2023 Duration: 17minWelcome to a special series on building a stronger culture of compliance through targeted and effective training sponsored by Diligent. I will visit with Yvette Hollingsworth-Clark, Viktor Culjak, Jessica Czeczuga, Michael Parker, and Alexander Cotoia in this series. Over this series, we will consider what culture is, how to assess culture, putting together a strategy to manage culture based upon this assessment, monitoring that strategy in the future, and using information from your monitoring to improve your culture continuously. In Part 2, we visit with Viktor Culjak to discuss assessing culture. Viktor Culjak is a chartered accountant with a strong finance, audit, and risk consulting background. Currently serves as the Director of Customer Success and Services at Diligent. With a decade of experience in the Big Four and a focus on governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) objectives, Viktor firmly believes in assessing and managing organizational culture as a risk factor. He views culture as a dynamic risk t
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Unlocking Success: The Crucial Role of Culture in Compliance: Part 1 – Yvette Hollingsworth-Clark on What is Culture?
18/09/2023 Duration: 16minWelcome to a special series on building a stronger culture of compliance through targeted and effective training sponsored by Diligent. I will visit with Yvette Hollingsworth-Clark, Viktor Culjak, Jessica Czeczuga, Michael Parker, and Alexander Cotoia in this series. Over this series, we will consider what culture is, how to assess culture, putting together a strategy to manage culture based upon this assessment, monitoring that strategy in the future, and using information from your monitoring to improve your culture continuously. In Part 1, we ask what culture is with our special guest, Yvette Hollingsworth-Clark. Yvette Hollingsworth-Clark, a seasoned professional in the financial services industry, currently holds the position of Chief Compliance Officer for State Street Corporation. With a robust background in risk management, Yvette has cultivated a deep understanding of the significance and measurement of corporate culture in the financial sector. She asserts that corporate culture should not be solely
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Dr. Laura Purdy on Revolutionizing Healthcare: The Power and Potential of Telemedicine
12/09/2023 Duration: 21minInnovation comes in many areas and compliance professionals need to not only be ready for it but embrace it. One of those areas is telehealth and telemedicine. My guest in this episode is Dr. Laura Purdy, a true evangelist for both telehealth and telemedicine. Telemedicine in the Army has become crucial in providing healthcare to remote and deployed soldiers. Dr. Laura Purdy, a family medicine physician with a military background, has been at the forefront of this innovation. Telemedicine allows doctors to provide care remotely, improving access to healthcare in rural areas with limited services. However, the insurance industry's lack of understanding hinders acceptance of telemedicine. Dr. Purdy encourages patients to try telemedicine, especially cash pay services, for more control over their healthcare choices. Scaling up a telehealth company requires careful consideration of being cash pay or accepting insurance. Regulatory challenges in telehealth include physician licensing, state laws, legal standards,
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Oshri Cohen on the Role of a CTO in Compliance
29/08/2023 Duration: 25minThe role of a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in compliance and data governance is explored in this podcast episode between Tom Fox and Oshri Cohen. They discuss the varying responsibilities of a CTO based on company size, with larger organizations focusing on strategic planning while smaller organizations have the CTO as the head engineer. The importance of the CTO in managing risks, particularly in industries like healthcare and finance, is emphasized, along with the role of the board in providing oversight. The conversation also delves into the significance of data strategy, compliance, and data governance, emphasizing the need for collaboration between the CTO and the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO). Technical due diligence and the establishment of a data commission within organizations are suggested as strategies for effective data governance. Overall, the conversation highlights the crucial role of the CTO in ensuring compliance and protecting sensitive information. · The Role of a CTO in Compliance
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Chris Lehman on Navigating the Wild West: Digital Compliance Strategies
22/08/2023 Duration: 22minInnovation comes in many areas and compliance professionals need to not only be ready for it but embrace it. One of those areas is telehealth and telemedicine. My guest in this episode is Chris Lehman, CEO at Safeguard Cyber who visits with me to discuss the challenges and importance of managing risk in digital compliance. The conversation focuses on the shift in communication channels from email to platforms like Slack and social media, highlighting the human factor as the biggest risk in compliance strategies. Lehman emphasizes the need for companies to prioritize compliance and good corporate governance in these new communication channels. To manage risk, companies should treat digital compliance as a risk management process, gaining visibility into employee communication tools, establishing policies, training employees, and utilizing technology. We also highlight the tension between compliance teams and line of business teams, emphasizing the need for compliance teams to be enablers and strategic partner
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Travis Howerton on Automating Security & Compliance
08/08/2023 Duration: 25minIn this episode, Tom welcomes back Travis Howerton and they explore the importance of NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, the latest version of the National Institute of Standards and Technology's security guidance for organizations. With new controls to address privacy and a heightened focus on supply chain and third-party risk, this version of the NIST standard is essential for organizations to access government contracts and revenue and is increasingly important to protect organizations from cyberattacks. Automation is also becoming increasingly necessary to help organizations meet these standards, highlighting the need for continuous improvement of security measures. This episode goes in-depth on NIST 853 Rev Five, making it a must-listen for organizations looking to stay secure and compliant. The US government is increasingly turning to automation and AI to meet its security and compliance standards. With the transition of FedRAMP from guidance to law, companies are now required to use it and meet certain cybersecurity
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Messaging Compliance in a Shifting Regulatory Landscape: Part 5- Stay Ahead of Regulations
30/06/2023 Duration: 18minIs messaging compliance giving your compliance function headaches. Welcome to a special 5 part podcast post series messaging compliance in a shifting regulatory landscape, sponsored by Global Relay. Over this series I have visited with Chip Jones Executive Vice President, Compliance and Business Development at Global Relay; Alex Viall, Director, Regulatory Intelligence at Global Relay; Rob Mason, Director, Regulatory Intelligence at Global Relay; Jennie Clarke, Head of Content at Global Relay; and Raewyn Danvers, Sales Manager in Business Development for the Global Relay App. We have considered the the US and UK regulartory framework for messaging apps, consider if business innovation being stifled by regulatory action, preview the Global Relay Report: Compliant Communications in 2023, and look down the road on how to stay Ahead of regulation with the compliant communications in one app. In our concluding Part 5, I visit with Raewyn Danvers, Sales Manager in Business Development for the Global Relay App on h
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Messaging Compliance in a Shifting Regulatory Landscape: Part 4- Global Relay Industry Insights Report
29/06/2023 Duration: 17minIs messaging compliance giving your compliance function headaches. Welcome to a special 5 part podcast post series messaging compliance in a shifting regulatory landscape, sponsored by Global Relay. Over this series I will visit with Chip Jones Executive Vice President, Compliance and Business Development at Global Relay; Alex Viall, Director, Regulatory Intelligence at Global Relay; Rob Mason, Director, Regulatory Intelligence at Global Relay; Jennie Clarke, Head of Content at Global Relay; and Raewyn Danvers, Sales Manager in Business Development for the Global Relay App. Over this series, we will consider the the US and UK regulartory framework for messaging apps, consider if business innovation being stifled by regulatory action, preview the Global Relay Report: Compliant Communications in 2023, and look down the road on how to stay Ahead of regulation with the compliant communications in one app. In this Part 4, I visit with Jennie Clark on the recently released Global Relay Report: Compliant Communicat
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Messaging Complinace in a Shifting Regulatory Landscape: Part 3- Regulatory Changes on the Horizon for UK Firms
28/06/2023 Duration: 17minIs messaging compliance giving your compliance function headaches. Welcome to a special 5 part podcast post series messaging compliance in a shifting regulatory landscape, sponsored by Global Relay. Over this series I will visit with Chip Jones Executive Vice President, Compliance and Business Development at Global Relay; Alex Viall, Director, Regulatory Intelligence at Global Relay; Rob Mason, Director, Regulatory Intelligence at Global Relay; Jennie Clarke, Head of Content at Global Relay; and Raewyn Danvers, Sales Manager in Business Development for the Global Relay App. Over this series, we will consider the the US and UK regulartory framework for messaging apps, consider if business innovation being stifled by regulatory action, preview the Global Relay Report: Compliant Communications in 2023, and look down the road on how to stay Ahead of regulation with the compliant communications in one app. In this Part 3, I visit with Rob Mason on the current and upcoming UK regulatory landscape. In this third epi
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Messaging Compliance in a Shifting Regulatory Landscape: Part 2- Is Business Innovation Being Stifled by Regulatory Actions?
27/06/2023 Duration: 17minIs messaging compliance giving your compliance function headaches? Welcome to a special 5 part podcast post series, messaging compliance in a shifting regulatory landscape, sponsored by Global Relay. Over this series I will visit with Chip Jones Executive Vice President, Compliance and Business Development at Global Relay; Alex Viall, Director, Regulatory Intelligence at Global Relay; Rob Mason, Director, Regulatory Intelligence at Global Relay; Jennie Clarke, Head of Content at Global Relay; and Raewyn Danvers, Sales Manager in Business Development for the Global Relay App. Over this series, we will consider the the US and UK regulartory framework for messaging apps, consider if business innovation being stifled by regulatory action, preview the Global Relay Report: Compliant Communications in 2023, and look down the road on how to stay Ahead of regulation with the compliant communications in one app. In this Part 2, I visit with Alex Viall to explore the interestion of regulation and innovation. In this s
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Supply Chain Cyber Risk Management with Steve Horvath
27/06/2023 Duration: 25minImagine a world where your organization is constantly at the risk of a cyber-attack, yet no solution seems fully secure. In this episode of Innovation In Compliance, host Tom Fox and guest Steve Horvath explore the complex landscape of supply chain cyber risk management. They explore the high-profile breaches of Home Depot and Target, as well as the critical importance of frameworks like the NIST Cybersecurity Framework. Steve delves into the challenges faced by organizations, the need for effective risk management strategies, and the evolving landscape of cybersecurity in public and private sectors. Steve Horvath is a seasoned cybersecurity expert who has spent nearly two decades at Telos, a prominent cybersecurity firm focused on protecting government and industry networks. Since joining Telos in 2006, Steve has been instrumental in developing cybersecurity strategies and services for various elements of the U.S. federal government, including the intelligence community and the Department of Defense. Today
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Messaging Complinace in a Shifting Regulatory Landscape: Part 1- The Future is Now: U.S. Regulatory Compliance
26/06/2023 Duration: 17minIs messaging compliance giving your compliance function headaches? Welcome to a special 5 part podcast post series, messaging compliance in a shifting regulatory landscape, sponsored by Global Relay. Over this series I will visit with Chip Jones Executive Vice President, Compliance and Business Development at Global Relay; Alex Viall, Director, Regulatory Intelligence at Global Relay; Rob Mason, Director, Regulatory Intelligence at Global Relay; Jennie Clarke, Head of Content at Global Relay; and Raewyn Danvers, Sales Manager in Business Development for the Global Relay App. Over this series, we will consider the the US and UK regulartory framework for messaging apps, consider if business innovation being stifled by regulatory action, preview the Global Relay Report: Compliant Communications in 2023, and look down the road on how to stay Ahead of regulation with the compliant communications in one app. In this Part 1, I visit with Chip Jones on the current US regulatory landscape for messaging apps. In this
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Part 5 - David Greenberg on the Role of the Board
23/06/2023 Duration: 18minWelcome to a special 5 part podcast series on building a stronger culture of compliance through targeted and effective training, sponsored by Diligent. Over this series, I will visit with Kunal Agrawal, Director of Customer Success at Diligent; Kevin McCoy, Customer Success Manager at Diligent; Jessica Czeczuga, Director, Compliance and Ethics at Diligent; Andrew Rincón, Client Director at Diligent; and David Greenberg, former CEO and Special Advisor at LRN and Director at International Seaways. Over this series, we will consider the importance of ongoing communications, the value of targeted training, training third parties, and the role of the Board of Directors. In this concluding Part 5, we consider the role of the Board of Directors in a compliance program with David Greenberg. In this episode, Greenberg discusses the board’s legal obligations, emphasizing their duty to exercise reasonable oversight over potential misconduct and failures of compliance with law and policy. The podcast also delves into the
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Part 4 - Andrew Rincón on a Training Program for 3rd Parties
22/06/2023 Duration: 15minWelcome to a special 5 part podcast series on building a stronger culture of compliance through targeted and effective training, sponsored by Diligent. Over this series, I will visit with Kunal Agrawal, Director of Customer Success at Diligent; Kevin McCoy, Customer Success Manager at Diligent; Jessica Czeczuga, Director, Compliance and Ethics at Diligent; Andrew Rincón, Client Director at Diligent; and David Greenberg, former CEO and Special Advisor at LRN and Director at International Seaways. Over this series, we will consider the importance of ongoing communications, the value of targeted training, training third parties, and the role of the Board of Directors. In this Part 4, we discuss how to put together a training program for third parties with Andrew Rincon. Join Tom Fox in an exciting episode about building a stronger culture of compliance through targeted and effective training as he interviews Andrew Rincón. Discover how the compliance industry has evolved and how technology has significantly impr