Mitigating Off-Channel Communications: A Guide for In-House Counsel and Compliance Professionals

Digital tools have revolutionized employee communications, but the convenience offered by third-party applications introduces substantial compliance risks. Off-channel communications—those conducted outside of corporate systems—present significant challenges to regulatory compliance, data security, and the integrity of business operations. 

Ken Koch, BDO Principal and Forensics Practice Market Leader in Washington, D.C., and Tim Nagy, a financial markets regulatory & enforcement partner at Mayer Brown in Washington, D.C., examine the intricacies of off-channel communications. They analyze employee behaviors and the storage of communications while providing strategic insights for in-house counsel, compliance officers, and risk professionals to effectively address off-channel communications.

This article was first published in Corporate Counsel.

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