Compliance into the Weeds

Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast which takes a deep dive into a compliance related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject. In this episode, we look at the implementation of a national suicide prevention hotline, 988 and consider what it might teach compliance professionals.  Highlights and questions posed include:

·      What is the new national Suicide Prevention hotline? 

·      How does it inform your corporate hotline and speak up culture?

·      How do you teach the trait of listening?

·      Engaged employees are more effective employees.

·      How easy are the mechanics of your hotline to navigate. 

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Matt in Radical Compliance

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Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast which takes a deep dive into a compliance related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject. In this episode, we mine the whistleblower allegations by Peiter Zatko, AKA “Mudge” made against Twitter for lessons for the cyber-security professional and wide compliance discipline.  Highlights and questions posed include:

·      The allegations made by Mudge. 

·      Why does an organization need a CISO (or CCO or CECO)? 

·      How did Twitter get hacked, its employees duped and its controls by-passed?

·      What is pedestrian yet telling in this saga?

·      Why data mapping is mandatory if not critical?

·      Where were the external auditors?

·      Is there a Caremark claim here?

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Matt in Radical Compliance

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Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject. In this episode, we explore the recently publicly released whistleblower allegations by Peiter Zatko, AKA “Mudge,” made against his former employer Twitter. Highlights include:

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Matt in Radical Compliance

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Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast which takes a deep dive into a compliance related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject. In this episode, we explore the recent disclosure by HanesBrands of a cyber security breach which cost the company over $100MM in sales in Q2 2022. Highlights include:

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Matt in Radical Compliance

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Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast which takes a deep dive into a compliance related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject. In this episode, we explore the recent CFPB circular which noted a company’s failure to implement adequate data protection measures can qualify as an unfair practice prohibited under the Consumer Financial Protection Act.  Highlights include:

·      The CFPB is going to start bringing charges against more companies for sloppy data protection programs. 

·      Three Key data protection security controls. 

·      Why CISOs and IT needs to talk to compliance.

·      The role of auditing and monitoring.

·      How and where to get started.

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Matt in Radical Compliance

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Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject. In this episode, we explore the new requirements for CCO certification by considering what is meant by the term ‘reasonably designed’ compliance program. Highlights include:

·      What does ‘reasonably designed’ mean in practice and the eyes of the DOJ?

·      Should the DOJ articulate a standard?

·      Are CCOs certifying under greater risk?

·      What have other thought leaders opined?

·      Does this standard impact ‘effective’ compliance programs?

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Matt in Radical Compliance

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Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject. In this episode, we deep dive into recent failures detected in the state of Wisconsin regarding cyber security risks around election integrity. Highlights include:

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Matt in Radical Compliance

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Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast which takes a deep dive into a compliance related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the recent settlement by Biotronik with the DOJ over allegations of the violation of the Anti-Kickback Statue  Highlights include:

·      Background facts.

·      Training programs as cover for bribes.

·      What is lavish entertainment?

·      What were the internal control failures?

·      Controls for high-risk payments.

·      Lessons learned for the ABC compliance professional.

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Part 2-the Bribery Schemes and Lessons Learned

Matt in Radical Compliance

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Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast which takes a deep dive into a compliance related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the recent story of an in-house attorney who was disbarred for fraudulent activities in creating fraudulent claims and fraudulent settlements.  Highlights include:

·      Background facts.

·      Conflicts of Interests.

·      What were the internal control failures?

·      Were they material?

·      Lessons for the compliance professional.

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Matt in Radical Compliance

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Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast which takes a deep dive into a compliance related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the recent New York, Department of Financial Services enforcement action against Carnival Cruise Lines for failures in its cybersecurity reporting obligations.  Highlights include:

·      Why is Carnival Cruise Lines subject to the DFS?

·      What violations occurred?

·      Why were there false certifications?

·      What were the tactical cyber security violations?

·      Were they material?

·      Lessons for the compliance professional.

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Matt in Radical Compliance

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