
Jaclyn Jaeger
Freelance Journalist
Jaclyn Jaeger is a freelance business journalist specializing in corporate ethics and compliance matters. Formerly an editor with Compliance Week from 2007-2022, Jaclyn still regularly writes for Compliance Week, in addition to the American Conference Institute’s ACI Insights, Anti-Corruption Report, Cybersecurity Law Report, Compliance Chief 360, and numerous other publications. Connect with her on LinkedIn.
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16 Jun 2026 Jaclyn Jaeger
A Guide to Ultimate Beneficial Ownership Compliance Considerations
Explore the latest UBO compliance requirements, OFAC guidance and third-party risk considerations shaping AML and sanctions compliance today.
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30 Apr 2026 Jaclyn Jaeger
A Closer Look at Spain’s Agentic AI and Data Protection Guidance
Explore how agentic AI impacts data protection. This blog breaks down core vulnerabilities and practical compliance steps to help your organization manage risk and protect personal data.
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16 Apr 2026 Jaclyn Jaeger
ICO Report: Agentic AI Opportunities and Risks
This article discusses compliance considerations for agentic AI in the UK and the broader implications of AI use in your organization.
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10 Mar 2026 Jaclyn Jaeger
The European Commission’s Digital Package: What it Means for Cybersecurity Compliance
The European Commission’s digital package aims to simplify GDPR, AI Act and cybersecurity rules. Here’s what’s changing and what it means for compliance.
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9 Dec 2025 Jaclyn Jaeger
How the Government Shutdown Impacts Whistleblowers: The Hidden Cost for Accountability
When a government shutdown occurs, whistleblowers face longer wait times to have their reports addressed or investigated – and possible compromised protections.
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17 Nov 2025 Jaclyn Jaeger
3 Lessons from the State of Risk & Compliance Report
Discover the top lessons learned from the 2025 NAVEX State of Risk & Compliance Report, including how AI risk, compliance ownership and workplace culture are shaping stronger, more effective compliance programs.
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4 Sep 2025 Jaclyn Jaeger
5 Essential Healthcare Compliance Laws and Regulations
Discover five key healthcare compliance laws and regulations (HIPAA, HITECH, AKS, Stark, and FCA) that every compliance professional must understand.
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26 Aug 2025 Jaclyn Jaeger
7 Essential Risk Management Frameworks
Explore 7 essential risk management frameworks, from ISO 31000 to NIST AI, and learn how they strengthen compliance and resiliency against evolving risks.
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24 Jul 2025 Jaclyn Jaeger
Analyzing the U.S. Department of Justice’s New Whistleblower Rewards Programs and Revised Corporate Enforcement Policy
This article discusses the DOJ’s new and expanded whistleblower rewards programs alongside revisions to its Corporate Enforcement Policy.
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22 May 2025 Jaclyn Jaeger
Compliance Considerations for Shifting Enforcement Priorities in the Digital Asset Industry
This article discusses compliance considerations amid changes in the Digital Asset industry.
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29 Apr 2025 Jaclyn Jaeger
California Reminds Businesses Bribery is Illegal – Why Other States Should Follow Suit
This post discusses California’s stance on the Trump administration’s recent executive order pausing FCPA enforcement.
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19 Dec 2024 Jaclyn Jaeger
Florida Whistleblower Case Offers Wider Cultural Lessons for Employers
This article discusses the recent Florida whistleblower appeals judgement and the wider cultural lessons to be learned from the case.
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19 Nov 2024 Jaclyn Jaeger
Compliance Considerations for Mitigating AI Risks
This article covers the DOJ expectations on risks pertaining to AI per the most recent guidance updates from September 2024.
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27 Jun 2024 Jaclyn Jaeger
What the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive Means for U.S. Companies
The European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), which received formal approval from the European Council on May 24, obliges companies to own up to the environmental and human rights harms they create and further mandates the implementation of stringent new due diligence measures.
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4 Apr 2024 Jaclyn Jaeger
Healthcare Organizations are Facing Increased Scrutiny – Here's What You Need to Know
2024 is shaping up to be a very active year for regulatory and enforcement developments in the healthcare industry. This post, the last in a three-part series, will cover the increased regulatory scrutiny in the healthcare industry.
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29 Feb 2024 Jaclyn Jaeger
Healthcare Compliance Enforcement Trends to Watch in 2024
2024 is shaping up to be a very active year for regulatory and enforcement developments in the healthcare industry. This post, the first in a three-part series, will cover the increase in enforcement action for the healthcare industry.
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23 Jan 2024 Jaclyn Jaeger
ECI’s 2023 Global Business Ethics Survey Reveals Harsh Realities About E&C Programs
The Ethics & Compliance Initiative (ECI) recently released its 2023 Global Business Ethics Survey, which revealed some very concerning findings. For ethics and compliance officers globally, the findings highlight general areas of ethics and compliance (E&C) programs most in need of attention and improvement.
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14 Dec 2023 Jaclyn Jaeger
5 Core Elements of a Digital Trust Program
This article highlights five core elements of a digital trust program, taking inspiration from industry roadmaps, including the World Economic Forum’s digital trust insight report, as well as from current best practices of leading, global companies.
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22 May 2023 Jaclyn Jaeger
The Significance of the German Supply Chain Act (LkSG) on Global Supply Chains
The German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) came into force on January 1, 2023, creating global implications for how organizations address human rights and environmental impacts in their global supply chains. This blog post discusses what you need to know to comply with the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act.
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20 Jan 2023 Jaclyn Jaeger
A Recap of U.S. Data Privacy Laws Taking Effect in 2023
Staying compliant with data privacy laws is challenging given the patchwork nature of these various regulations. This post discusses five recent U.S. data privacy laws taking effect this year, and considerations your business should make in order to stay compliant.
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13 Dec 2022 Jaclyn Jaeger
CPRA Regulations & Requirements: Understanding the California Privacy Rights Act
On Jan. 1, 2023, the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) will take effect, placing newly enhanced data privacy and notification requirements onto businesses that handle the personal information of California consumers. This post covers what you need to know to meet the requirements to avoid the consequences of non-compliance.
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11 Nov 2022 Jaclyn Jaeger
Renewed Focus on SOX 304 Compliance Stresses Need for Culture of Compliance, Executive Accountability
The Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission have signaled in recent months that they have reinvigorated their focus on executive compensation claw backs, urging companies to adopt compensation structures that complement a strong culture of compliance. This post discusses what your organization needs to know to stay compliant and the need for a culture of compliance and accountability.
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4 Oct 2022 Jaclyn Jaeger
Establishing an EU-Compliant Internal Reporting System
This article recaps some of the key aspects of the EU Whistleblowing Directive, explores some of the nuances between each member state (as they stand now), and discusses both the compliance challenges and solutions in line with the Directive for establishing a sound internal reporting system.
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