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 On May 12, Matthew R. Galeotti, the head of the US Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Criminal Division, announced a new white collar enforcement plan, outlined changes to the Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Disclosure Policy, and added new priority areas to the Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program Policy . The DOJ also introduced a new corporate monitor selection policy. Below, we highlight what to know about the new White Collar Enforcement Plan and the revised Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program Policy and what actions you can take today.  Below, we highlight what to know about the new White Collar Enforcement Plan and the revised Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program Policy and what actions you can take today. What to Know The plan underscores the US government’s “America First” priorities. Foreign organizations may be at increased enforcement risk. The DOJ is committed to investigating and prosecuting bribery, despite the temporary Foreign Corrupt ...

  In the DOJ’s 2024 update to the Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (2024 ECCP) , compliance professionals face new expectations that could reshape how we approach compliance programs. In this latest update, the DOJ strongly emphasizes data-driven insights, focusing on compliance culture, employee engagement, and organizational trust. This means that compliance programs must now focus on policies and procedures and prove that these practices are embedded into the company culture and yield measurable outcomes. The implications of these new standards extend across every aspect of compliance, from audits to employee training and risk assessments. In this post, we’ll explore the key areas of the 2024 ECCP, discussing why the DOJ’s new focus on data and culture is significant and how compliance professionals can adjust their strategies to align with these expectations. A New Focus on Data: The Backbone of Modern Compliance One of the most critical shifts in the 2024 ECCP is t...