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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.