Companies are tightening oversight of third-party risks but still struggle to extend due diligence beyond their direct partners, according to a new survey by Compliance Week and GAN Integrity.

“The State of Third-Party Due Diligence,” a survey conducted between March and April 2025, found that more businesses are scrutinizing their third-party relationships. While it can be difficult, especially for those companies that work with numerous partners, respondents reported understanding that doing their due diligence is important to reduce their risk exposure. 

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