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DEFINITION Compliance is nothing other than the observance of the organisational duties incumbent on the company management. Compliance measures are necessary to avoid criminal and liability risks for the management and the company. There is no generally valid system that has already been developed and that can be adopted and and adapt it to one’s own […]
Whistleblowing & Data Protection: The Contradiction. What if that was a misconception in the compliance organization system? Recent scandals such as Wirecard show how essential it is to implement an appropriate and effective compliance management system (CMS) in the company to ensure the timely detection and punishment of violations of the law. One component of […]
About the liability and role of the compliance management In German law, there is no explicit legal obligation to comply. Only companies in the financial sector are obliged to set up a compliance organization in accordance with Section 32 of the German Securities Trading Act. However, the duty of care pursuant to § 76 (1) […]
Compliance and gifts and invitation in a business environment: What is allowed? Are there clearly defined value limits for gifts in business transactions? The national and international anti-corruption laws do not standardise clearly defined value limits with regard to the permissibility of accepting or granting benefits in business transactions. Therefore, many companies set limits in their […]
Compliance in itself simply means that the applicable legal rules and recognised social values and standards are always adhered to in the context of all entrepreneurial activity. In light of the existing density of regulations for companies and entrepreneurs, cross-border activities, increasing regulation and, in particular, the special liability for management bodies, every company today […]