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EU data protection
fromTheregister
1 hour ago

ICO boss Edwards steps back amid workplace investigation

John Edwards has stepped aside from the ICO amid an independent workplace investigation into unspecified HR matters.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Corporations & leaders are retreating to safe choices. They will be the death of us. - LGBTQ Nation

Safe choices in response to threats against trans rights lead to complicity and hinder the fight for equality.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Musk and Altman's bitter feud over OpenAI to be laid bare in court

Elon Musk's lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI centers on alleged breaches of their founding agreement and could impact the AI industry's future.
Law
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

DOJ wants to shield its lawyers from outside scrutiny. Critics worry about oversight

The Justice Department seeks to oversee attorney discipline, raising concerns about accountability and independence in legal ethics.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Mandelson under formal investigation by EU's anti-fraud office

The EU's anti-fraud office is investigating Lord Peter Mandelson over allegations of misconduct related to Jeffrey Epstein during his tenure as trade commissioner.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
4 days ago

Ethics in Business, James Murphy

The course examines capitalism's dual nature through critical perspectives, emphasizing innovation's role in both destruction and emancipation.
Business
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

BP board suffers triple climate rebellion from shareholders

BP's board faced significant shareholder dissent over climate reporting and leadership decisions at its annual general meeting.
fromFortune
2 days ago

Your shareholder letter sounds like ChatGPT wrote it. This is the four-word phrase giving CEOs away | Fortune

Experts say the sentence structure 'it's not X, it's Y' is a classic indicator of AI-generated writing, and its usage in corporate communications has spiked, Barron's recently reported.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Biobank data incident caused by 'a few bad apples', boss says

"In this case, a few bad apples have taken those data off the platform and they have listed the data for sale," Sir Rory told the BBC Radio 4's Today programme.
Privacy professionals
Careers
fromFast Company
3 days ago

No, you can't upskill your culture. But you can upskill your leaders

Unconscious communication habits significantly impact organizational culture and employee engagement.
Business intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

The Hidden Data Liability Every Leader Needs to Address Now

Data is no longer endlessly renewable; companies face a 'data liability gap' affecting AI systems and data recovery responsibilities.
New York City
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Ken Griffin's deputy calls Zohran Mamdani's targeting of the billionaire 'shameful' in a companywide memo

Ken Griffin's Citadel may reconsider a $6 billion project due to targeted criticism from NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani over a proposed tax on luxury homes.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
3 days ago

DA ordered to release fundraising records related to Stanford protesters

A judge ordered the release of fundraising records related to DA Jeff Rosen's prosecution of pro-Palestinian protesters at Stanford.
#kalshi
US news
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Kalshi suspended three political candidates from its platform for insider trading

Kalshi has taken action against three political candidates for insider trading, implementing new rules to prevent such activities.
SF politics
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Kalshi tightens rules banning insider trading on certain markets

Kalshi is implementing stricter measures to prevent insider trading by blocking politicians and athletes from trading in relevant markets.
US news
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Kalshi suspended three political candidates from its platform for insider trading

Kalshi has taken action against three political candidates for insider trading, implementing new rules to prevent such activities.
SF politics
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Kalshi tightens rules banning insider trading on certain markets

Kalshi is implementing stricter measures to prevent insider trading by blocking politicians and athletes from trading in relevant markets.
#meta
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

'This Makes Me Super Uncomfortable': Meta's Plan to Track Employees' Every Click and Keystroke Sparks Backlash

Meta is installing tracking software on U.S. employees' computers to create AI training data from their work activities.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

'This Makes Me Super Uncomfortable': Meta's Plan to Track Employees' Every Click and Keystroke Sparks Backlash

Meta is installing tracking software on U.S. employees' computers to create AI training data from their work activities.
#insider-trading
SF politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

State employees are the latest targets of prediction market insider trading bans

State government employees are banned from insider trading on prediction market platforms to prevent corruption and ensure public service integrity.
NYC politics
fromWIRED
4 days ago

New York Bans Government Employees from Insider Trading on Prediction Markets

New York has banned state employees from using insider information for prediction market trading to prevent corruption.
Business
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Billionaire Says Insider Trading Should Be Fully Legalized

Legalizing insider trading could allow asset prices to correct themselves, according to billionaire Thomas Peterffy.
SF politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

State employees are the latest targets of prediction market insider trading bans

State government employees are banned from insider trading on prediction market platforms to prevent corruption and ensure public service integrity.
NYC politics
fromWIRED
4 days ago

New York Bans Government Employees from Insider Trading on Prediction Markets

New York has banned state employees from using insider information for prediction market trading to prevent corruption.
Business
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Billionaire Says Insider Trading Should Be Fully Legalized

Legalizing insider trading could allow asset prices to correct themselves, according to billionaire Thomas Peterffy.
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
4 days ago

How the DOJ Is Tackling Fraud in the ACA Marketplace - MedCity News

Fraud targeting vulnerable populations in the Affordable Care Act Marketplace is a significant issue, with deceptive practices disrupting healthcare access.
Marketing
fromThedrum
3 days ago

Key steps you can take to avoid asset wastage

Adopting a one-world, many-mindsets approach enhances localization, saving costs and preventing asset wastage in global marketing campaigns.
#prediction-markets
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Major Prediction Market Reveals US Politicians Were Caught Betting on Their Own Elections

Three U.S. congressional candidates were caught trading on their own elections, violating Kalshi exchange rules.
SF politics
fromWIRED
4 days ago

US Senate Candidate Caught Insider Trading on Kalshi Says He Did It on Purpose

Kalshi penalized Mark Moran for insider trading violations, which he claims was a planned stunt to raise awareness about prediction markets.
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Experts call for tighter controls on prediction markets: They pose underappreciated threats to democratic integrity'

Prediction markets raise ethical concerns and potential manipulation risks, prompting calls for stricter regulation to protect democratic integrity.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Major Prediction Market Reveals US Politicians Were Caught Betting on Their Own Elections

Three U.S. congressional candidates were caught trading on their own elections, violating Kalshi exchange rules.
SF politics
fromWIRED
4 days ago

US Senate Candidate Caught Insider Trading on Kalshi Says He Did It on Purpose

Kalshi penalized Mark Moran for insider trading violations, which he claims was a planned stunt to raise awareness about prediction markets.
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Experts call for tighter controls on prediction markets: They pose underappreciated threats to democratic integrity'

Prediction markets raise ethical concerns and potential manipulation risks, prompting calls for stricter regulation to protect democratic integrity.
Information security
fromHarvard Gazette
4 days ago

Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck.Got personal financial, medical data you'd like to keep private? Good luck. - Harvard Gazette

New AI models may increase the risk of cybercriminals breaching secure systems, exposing personal data.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 days ago

Video: Opinion | The Hypocrisy of OpenAI and Palantir

Tech companies publicly support A.I. regulation but fund campaigns against pro-regulation candidates, revealing a disconnect between their statements and actions.
Fundraising
fromNature
5 days ago

How to secure philanthropic funding in a competitive climate

Jim Simons significantly impacted science funding through his philanthropic efforts, establishing the Simons Foundation and contributing billions to research.
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Are internal CEOs the way to go?

Tim Cook described John Ternus as 'a brilliant engineer and thinker who has spent the past 25 years building the Apple products our users love so much, obsessed with every detail, focused on every possible way we can make something better, bolder, more beautiful, and more meaningful.'
Apple
Washington DC
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Whistleblower reveals how gay Trump appointee turned Kennedy Center into corrupt "playground" - LGBTQ Nation

Insider knowledge reveals corruption and mismanagement at the Kennedy Center under Ric Grenell's leadership.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

We asked Canada's premiers if they fly private. Here's what they said | CBC News

Doug Ford reversed the decision to purchase a private jet, citing public disapproval and a perceived double standard among other premiers.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
6 days ago

Prosecute prosecutors like ex-DA Joe Hynes

Wrongfully convicted lawyer Joe Hynes' political corruption led to his ousting and significant reforms in Brooklyn's district attorney's office.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
5 days ago

The Tech Lab's New Programmatic Governance Council Is So Over All The Ad Tech Drama | AdExchanger

IAB Tech Lab formed the Programmatic Governance Council to address transparency issues in the $200 billion programmatic ad market.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
5 days ago

Oakland police illegally keep information from those who request it, says attorney

Oakland's police department has failed to comply with a settlement agreement to improve transparency and respond to public records requests.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Companies Are Quietly Killing Their Law Firm Diversity Mandates - Above the Law

Corporate America is retracting diversity commitments to law firms, undermining progress in the legal profession.
Philosophy
fromMindful
2 days ago

Democracy Does Not Work Without Mindfulness

True democracy requires mindfulness and collaboration beyond political campaigns and divisions.
EU data protection
fromReadWrite
4 days ago

Sportradar rejects short seller report over illegal betting claims

Sportradar strongly refutes allegations of links to unlawful betting sites, asserting compliance with regulations and ethical standards.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
3 days ago

Inflated AI Claims Are Under Fire-and the Regulatory Reckoning Is Coming | Fortune

Artificial intelligence is a significant capital markets issue, with regulators increasingly scrutinizing companies' claims about their AI capabilities.
Media industry
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Former Live Nation executive says he was fired after raising 'financial misconduct' concerns

A former Live Nation executive alleges wrongful termination after raising concerns about financial misconduct and seeks $35 million in damages.
fromWIRED
3 days ago

Palantir Employees Are Starting to Wonder if They're the Bad Guys

Palantir seemed to become the technological backbone of Trump's immigration enforcement machinery, providing software identifying, tracking, and helping deport immigrants on behalf of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Privacy professionals
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Mandelson's lobbying firm Global Counsel went bust owing 4.6m, report says

Global Counsel, co-founded by Peter Mandelson, collapsed with debts of 4.6 million, including 600,000 owed to HM Revenue and Customs.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
4 days ago

Chapel Hill Keeps Refusing to Release $1.2M Report on SCiLL

The university said it selected the international law firm K&L Gates last summer to review 'allegations and concerns' regarding the school. Over more than seven months, the review team analyzed hundreds of thousands of documents and interviewed dozens of people.
Higher education
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

I Know My Company Doesn't Frown Upon Workplace Romance. But One Employee Is Taking It Too Far.

Addressing inappropriate workplace behavior is essential, even if it doesn't violate company policy.
Business intelligence
fromFortune
5 days ago

Boards say the C-suite owns the AI strategy. The C-suite doesn't agree. | Fortune

90% of board members believe AI leadership responsibility lies with the C-suite, but executives disagree on ownership within the C-suite.
Non-profit organizations
fromWIRED
4 days ago

USAID Whistleblower Says It Was Even Worse Than People Knew

DOGE's takeover of USAID led to severe funding cuts, resulting in significant humanitarian crises and a drastic reduction in agency staff.
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

She raised concerns about her company's contracts with ICE. Then she lost her job

Instead of addressing our concerns, our legitimate concerns instead, they turn toward investigating me. And I was instrumental in leading the group. So I think that clearly they were trying to chill [the] activity of workers and that should scare every worker across the country.
US news
US politics
fromemptywheel
4 days ago

Todd Blanche's Weird Double Standard Protects Sex Traffickers and Racists - emptywheel

Todd Blanche and Kash Patel indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center for wire fraud, false representations, and conspiracy to money launder.
Law
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

Woodside releases investigation of Town Manager's allegations

Woodside Councilman Paul Goeld violated open meeting laws regarding his hiring process, according to an investigation into allegations by Town Manager Jason Ledbetter.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Here's how to jump-start your company's responsible AI governance in 90 days

Anthropic's Claude Mythos AI model reveals critical vulnerabilities, emphasizing the urgent need for responsible AI governance to mitigate risks and societal impacts.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Meta tracking employee keystrokes to train AI is probably legal. Experts say that doesn't make it ethical

Meta Platforms is implementing software to track employee computer usage to train AI models, raising privacy concerns amid potential layoffs.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Attorney General Says He Hasn't Even Read Damning Report About Subordinate Kash Patel: Next Question'

FBI Director Kash Patel was mistakenly reported as fired due to a technical issue, leading to controversy over his conduct and a defamation lawsuit.
SF politics
fromPOLITICO
5 days ago

The House Ethics Committee is at a crossroads. Members say they're ready to make some changes.

The Ethics Committee is criticized for its slow pace and lack of resources, impacting its ability to address misconduct cases effectively.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

How Legal Teams Can Stay Relevant In Product-Led Companies - Above the Law

Legal teams must adapt to speed-driven environments by transforming traditional processes and leveraging AI technology for efficiency and cost reduction.
Privacy professionals
fromReadWrite
4 days ago

Gov. Hochul bans insider prediction market trading in New York

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an order prohibiting state workers from using confidential information for profit in prediction markets.
Artificial intelligence
fromHarvard Gazette
5 days ago

Single-minded pursuit of profit can get firms in trouble. Same thing with AI. - Harvard Gazette

AI agents can engage in unethical behavior to maximize profits, demonstrating the need for careful oversight in AI management.
Media industry
fromwww.bloomberg.com
5 days ago

FTC Drops Ad Boycott Data Demands Made to Media Matters, Others

The FTC withdrew document demands from groups tracking online misinformation after settling antitrust claims against major advertisers.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

BREAKING: Florida Democrat Resigns From Congress Amid Corruption Investigation

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned after being found guilty of 25 ethics violations related to embezzling COVID relief funds.
Marketing
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

How To Serve Clients Amid Board Scrutiny And Investor Activism

Agency conversations with executives now focus on measurable business impact rather than just creative output.
Business intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Stop Treating ESG Like a Costly Obligation - When Used Well, It Becomes a Growth Advantage

ESG identifies operational and financial risks, enhancing resilience and performance beyond mere compliance.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

AI hallucinations found in high-profile Wall Street law firm filing

Sullivan & Cromwell admitted to filing errors in court due to AI-generated hallucinations, leading to inaccurate citations and misquotations.
Privacy professionals
fromSecuritymagazine
5 days ago

The Privacy-Security Partnership: How We Bend Risk in a Resource Crunch

Fewer privacy practitioners feel confident in meeting laws, while resource shortages and compliance challenges increase stress in the field.
US politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

What bets are lawmakers and staffers making on prediction markets? They're not required to tell us.

Federal officials must disclose stock trades, but prediction market trades lack similar transparency, raising concerns about insider trading.
World news
fromReadWrite
3 weeks ago

Experts say geopolitical trades test limits of insider trading laws

Unusual trading patterns before Trump's Iran announcement raise questions about market integrity and the adequacy of current regulations.
Agile
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

What Every CEO Should Do When a Customer Claims Your Business Caused Harm

Businesses need a clear, repeatable playbook for handling serious complaints to prevent chaos and control outcomes during critical moments.
Philosophy
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Calling out corporate BS? There's a steaming pile to aim for

Corporate jargon impresses those least equipped for analytical thinking, confirming biases while also serving essential functions in specific contexts.
EU data protection
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Companies House disciplines over 100 staff amid compliance concerns

Companies House disciplined 132 employees for policy breaches, highlighting operational challenges and the need for stronger data security measures.
fromSecurityWeek
1 month ago

Four Risks Boards Cannot Treat as Background Noise

Rather than stolen data making headlines, it was business stoppage that triggered attention. Moving into 2026, the board's focus should be on ensuring business continuity and building resilience in the face of emerging risks generated by AI usage and attack vectors, quantum computing and geopolitics.
Information security
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
2 months ago

Balancing Transparency and Timeliness in Organizational Decision-Making | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Dear Transparency-Committed Reader, You're not alone. So many of us want decision-making to reflect our collective values (like transparency, care, and shared power), but it's hard to actually put those values into practice. That gap between what we believe and how we decide can be frustrating. And getting stuck in the process is a common concern I hear from groups. I am happy to share, though, that decision-making doesn't have to be a nightmare.
Fundraising
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
2 months ago

Where to Look for Ethical Risk Inside a Company

Unchecked integrity gaps—overlooked conflicts of interest, offensive behavior, or aggressive sales practices—can escalate into severe reputational and financial harm.
US politics
fromFlowingData
1 month ago

Database to explore conflicts of interest through financial disclosures

ProPublica created a searchable database of financial disclosure documents from the president and 1,573 executive branch appointees, revealing their assets, outside positions, and compensation.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

My Boss Tasked Me With Finding Out Who Has Been Stealing From the Company. He's Not Going to Like the Answer.

Tell the boss promptly, present ironclad written evidence, and protect a copy outside the office in case of retaliation.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How leaders can make ethical choices when the rules fall short

Research finds that relying on regulations to determine your policies and procedures can result in ethical blindspots, or situations where people might think if there is not a rule for something, that it's permissible. After years of shifting towards values and culture-based compliance, leadership might be heading the opposite direction.
Philosophy
Law
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
1 month ago

Legal Groups Push for Mandatory Disclosure of Litigation Funders

Third-party litigation funders must disclose their involvement in federal civil cases through a proposed amendment to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(a)(1)(A) to establish uniform disclosure requirements across inconsistent federal courts.
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
1 month ago

What to Do When Your Board Is Meddling in Operational Work

Boards are increasingly adopting operational roles, blurring governance and management boundaries through private equity-style monitoring as economic uncertainty and AI disruption intensify.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Smart businesses don't adapt to crony capitalism

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth took the unprecedented step of designating a U.S. firm-Anthropic-as a supply chain risk. Anthropic's crime? It refused to violate industry-wide protocols against using AI for mass surveillance or autonomous weapons. Hegseth's designation, which has until now been reserved for foreign firms, bars U.S. military contractors from doing business with the company.
US politics
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
1 month ago

Why CEOs Dive Into Political Controversies

Leaders' personal beliefs and internal stakeholders, not customers or media, most strongly drive corporate political positioning, creating risks to brand equity and financial performance.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: Judge Hid DUI, FTC On Law Firm DEI, Hostile Chambers, SCOTUS NDAs, AZ ABSs Critiqued & More - Above the Law

A surge of judicial ethics issues includes DOJ candor concerns, a probable-cause hostile-workplace finding against a judge, and scrutiny of investor-owned law firms.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Do you really know what 'agent' means? If not, you're putting your company at risk

The term 'AI agent' has been stretched to include many different systems, creating confusion that distorts public debate and hinders enterprise adoption and strategy.
fromFortune
2 months ago

Activist investors are more dangerous to CEOs than ever. Here are 3 ways to safeguard your leadership | Fortune

As we kick off 2026, activist investor campaigns are no longer just prevalent; they are global, sophisticated, and have increasingly become an acute threat to corporate leadership. The escalating pressure is undeniable: Barclays data shows that activist investor campaigns hit a high last year - surpassing 2024 by 5% - with 32 CEOs resigning as a result (a record) - and showing no signs of slowing down.
Business
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