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GoodCorporation issues guide for data protection management as Parliament revises regulation

GoodCorporation issues guide for data protection management as Parliament revises regulation

Brian Collett from Ethical Performance (now known as Triple Pundit) writes: Businesses are now being told they should build data protection into their core activities in a guide issued to ensure they satisfy new IT legislation. They are reminded that following the rules will enhance their reputation and help them to avoid heavy fines for non-compliance….

How to cultivate a whistleblowing culture

In 2017, Leo Martin commented in Ethical Corporation on how companies can encourage their employees to speak out about problems before they turn into crises While the phrase forewarned is forearmed may make total sense on the battle field, it seems that the world of business is yet to properly cotton on. According to the…

Barclays whistleblower case sparks calls for more protection

GoodCorporation joined the whistleblowing charities and law firms calling for regulators to ensure that whistleblowers are properly protected. Leo Martin was quoted in The Guardian, the journal for the International Bar Association and Here is the City. “The Barclays whistleblower scandal will be a real test for the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation…

UK government launches consultation on corporate governance

Recent corporate governance failings at high-profile companies have further dented the British public’s trust in business and raised questions as to whether existing standards are fit for purpose. In light of this, the UK government has launched a consultation seeking views on how to improve the country’s corporate governance framework. The government’s proposals are outlined…

Governance reforms won’t shake up the C-suite

GoodCorporation was asked by Ethical Corporation to review the recommendations in the government’s Green Paper on corporate governance reform Back in July, newly elected Prime Minister Theresa May called time on “irresponsible” corporates. Big business, it was said, needed to change. Strong governance was required to enable companies to take better. Does the Green Paper…

Corporates could face prosecution for failing to prevent economic crimes

Failure to prevent economic crime looks set to become a corporate offence under the May administration. Speaking at the Cambridge Symposium on Economic Crime last in September, the attorney general, Jeremy Wright QC confirmed that a consultation on the introduction of the corporate offence of failing to prevent economic crimes such as money laundering, false…

Bribery a way of life for companies operating in emerging markets

GoodCorporation was asked to comment on research from the Henley Business School claiming that 85% of managers are forced to resort to bribery in order to do business. These findings highlight the difficulties companies face operating in emerging markets. However in our experience, many large international organisations give explicit instructions to staff to refuse bribes…