Andy Hinton told CNBC he left his longtime position as vice president and chief compliance officer at Google in March as he looks toward a new role advising a startup that offers a whistleblower app.
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Aaron Nicodemus is the Editor-in-Chief of Compliance Week. He previously worked as a reporter for Bloomberg Law and as business editor at the Telegram & Gazette in Worcester, Mass.
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Posted inInternal Controls
What regulators want to know about KYC technology
So, your company has decided to embark on an update of its legacy Know Your Customer system. Hear from experts on how to begin the process of onboarding that tech to the regulators.
Posted inRisk Management
FinCEN issues advisory on coronavirus-related financial scams
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has issued an advisory on the types of coronavirus-related scams and schemes that financial institutions should be on alert for—for example, “mule money schemes”—and how and where to report such activity.
Posted inRegulatory Policy
Bill proposes national cyber-security czar
A bill with bipartisan Congressional support proposes to create a national cyber-security czar who would report directly to the president.
Posted inRegulatory Enforcement
SEC risk alert provides compliance roadmap for investment advisors
A risk alert issued recently by the SEC examines disclosure deficiencies by investment advisors managing private funds.
Posted inFinancial Services
Regs rollback Volcker rule restrictions on bank investments
Despite pushback from some regulators and Democrats in Congress, the newest Volcker rule update will allow banks—in certain circumstances—to invest or sponsor hedge funds and private equity funds.
Posted inData Privacy
Experts: CCPA enforcement will prioritize children’s privacy, digital marketing
What will enforcement of the California Consumer Privacy Act look like at first? Experts offer their take, in addition to providing guidance for companies still not in compliance with the landmark legislation.
Posted inData Privacy
Democratic privacy bill proposes new data agency
A draft privacy bill from Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) would require companies seeking to collect sensitive personal data to receive a “certification of compliance” from a newly created independent agency.
Posted inData Privacy
FTC stumps for additional resources to police privacy
The FTC says it would consider creating three new units to pursue privacy enforcement investigations if Congress would increase its full-time employee headcount.
Posted inRegulatory Policy
CFPB launches pilot advisory opinion program
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has launched a pilot advisory opinion program that allows companies seeking to comply with its regulations to submit questions on areas of uncertainty.
