Regulatory Wrap Episode 13: WhatsApp Challenges for the U.S. DOJ and U.K. MPs
In Regulatory Wrap for the week to November 10, 2023, Jennie Clarke unpicks the DoJ's expectations around corporate compliance and UK politics' WhatsApp problem
Compliance, communications, and compensation: DOJ’s ECCP follows the rhythm of regulatory action
The DOJ released its Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Program (ECCP) amendments in March 2023, which center around communication retention policies for personal devices and messaging applications, as well as compensation criteria in relation to compliance. Subsequent guidelines and enforcements have proved these notions still remain at the front of regulators’ minds.
DOJ unveils “significant change” in ECCP approach to communication platforms
“Significant changes” have been made to the DOJ's ECCP (Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs) with a focus on the use of personal devices.
DOJ’s CCO Certification Requirement: raising the stakes for CCO liability
Last year, the U.S. DOJ introduced a new CCO Certification Requirement, placing even greater liability at the feet of senior compliance officers. Does the new rule empower, or just add more weight to CCO shoulders?
U.S. DOJ tells firms “do not wait for us to call you” in compliance for personal communication
The Department of Justice has alluded to new rules around the use of personal communication devices, and points to senior manager involvement as an aggravating factor for non-compliance.