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European startups
fromSilicon Canals
21 hours ago

Compliance startup Delve removed from Y Combinator portfolio after anonymous whistleblower posts spark investor exodus - Silicon Canals

Delve has been removed from Y Combinator's portfolio due to serious allegations regarding its business practices and compliance misrepresentation.
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago
Venture

Delve whistleblower strikes again, with alleged receipts about 'fake compliance' | TechCrunch

European startups
fromSilicon Canals
21 hours ago

Compliance startup Delve removed from Y Combinator portfolio after anonymous whistleblower posts spark investor exodus - Silicon Canals

Delve has been removed from Y Combinator's portfolio due to serious allegations regarding its business practices and compliance misrepresentation.
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago
Venture

Delve whistleblower strikes again, with alleged receipts about 'fake compliance' | TechCrunch

#whistleblower
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

I always considered social media evil': big tobacco whistleblower on tech's addictive products

Jeffrey Wigand compares social media companies' practices to the tobacco industry's targeting of children and negligence regarding addiction and harm.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

I always considered social media evil': big tobacco whistleblower on tech's addictive products

Jeffrey Wigand compares social media companies' practices to the tobacco industry's targeting of children and negligence regarding addiction and harm.
Privacy professionals
fromIndependent
20 hours ago

Gearoid O'Sullivan: Would you be happy to have details of your tax affairs paraded in public?

New rules threaten taxpayer privacy by limiting the right to private hearings in the appeals process.
fromFortune
1 day ago

The Trump administration is blurring the public and private sector workforce, and OPM director Scott Kupor won't rule out conflict of interest risks | Fortune

One of the things that I'm hoping to do a better job on is getting people from the private sector-who've been in the private sector their whole career-who also spend a couple years in government at some point in their career, and learn something.
Non-profit organizations
NYC parents
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Is Mandated Reporting Racist? What Families Must Know

Low reporting standards and systemic racism lead to unjust CPS reports, disproportionately affecting Black and Brown families.
fromComputerworld
2 days ago

A core infrastructure engineer pleads guilty to federal charges in insider attack

Rhyne's attack involved unauthorized remote desktop sessions, deletion of network administrator accounts, and changing of passwords, showcasing significant security vulnerabilities.
Information security
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Eric Swalwell Addresses Claim That Pam Bondi Was Fired for Leaking Info to Him

Rep. Eric Swalwell denied claims that Attorney General Pam Bondi leaked information to him regarding an investigation into his past.
#privacy
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
2 days ago

Nonprofit at the center of federal corruption probe still has a $94M city contract

BHRAGS Home Care Corp faces federal bribery and embezzlement charges while holding a $94 million city contract set to begin this summer.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
3 days ago

Prediction markets caught insider traders in real time. Congress wants to shut them down anyway | Fortune

Prediction markets expose insider trading issues, offering transparency through blockchain technology, and should not be banned by legislation.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
2 days ago

Opinion: A DA shouldn't be using his office this way

Allegations against DA Jeff Rosen suggest unethical fundraising linked to prosecution of pro-Gaza protesters, raising concerns about political neutrality in law enforcement.
US Elections
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Congress May Finally Ban Its Own Stock Trading and NANC Would Feel It First

The investment case for NANC relies on Congress members' ability to trade stocks, now facing significant legislative challenges.
Healthcare
fromMedCity News
1 week ago

DOJ Cracks Down on Unfair Contracts with New Lawsuit Against NewYork-Presbyterian - MedCity News

The Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital for using restrictive contracts to block lower-cost healthcare plans.
Remote teams
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Security contractor blew the whistle on shabby support crew

Brad, a security contractor, faced challenges with antivirus alerts while working in a labor hire company's office without proper IT support.
Education
fromHoodline
3 days ago

NYC Sheriff Supervisor Says Reassigned Over Background Checks

A senior investigator was removed for refusing to compromise on background checks for sheriff's academy recruits amid a hiring surge.
World news
fromReadWrite
5 days 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.
#lawsuit
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

Former mayoral staffer sues Oakland, says she was fired for blowing the whistle

Leigh Hanson filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination after raising concerns about unethical behavior involving then-Interim Mayor Kevin Jenkins and a city contractor.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Lawsuit Alleges White & Case Parties Are A 'Breeding Ground For Misconduct' - Above the Law

A lawsuit against White & Case alleges severe misconduct and a toxic culture, including a disturbing violation of privacy involving a staffer.
Environment
fromHigh Country News
4 days ago

The government-funded coverup under our noses - High Country News

The Bureau of Land Management plans extensive drilling in central California, threatening ecosystems and public health in areas like the Irish Hills.
#bribery
Boston
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Former NYPD sergeant turned contractor charged in alleged bribery scheme

A former NYPD sergeant was arrested on bribery and conspiracy charges related to city contracts awarded to his security company.
NYC politics
fromNBC New York
5 days ago

Retired NYPD sergeant arrested in corruption probe linked to city lawmaker and governor's aide

A retired NYPD sergeant has been indicted on bribery charges linked to a city council member and a governor's aide in a corruption investigation.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Brooklyn bribery scheme: Feds indict four for corruption tied to nonprofit, and possibly prominent officials | amNewYork

Four individuals were arrested in connection with a bribery and kickback scheme involving a New York City nonprofit.
Boston
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Former NYPD sergeant turned contractor charged in alleged bribery scheme

A former NYPD sergeant was arrested on bribery and conspiracy charges related to city contracts awarded to his security company.
NYC politics
fromNBC New York
5 days ago

Retired NYPD sergeant arrested in corruption probe linked to city lawmaker and governor's aide

A retired NYPD sergeant has been indicted on bribery charges linked to a city council member and a governor's aide in a corruption investigation.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Brooklyn bribery scheme: Feds indict four for corruption tied to nonprofit, and possibly prominent officials | amNewYork

Four individuals were arrested in connection with a bribery and kickback scheme involving a New York City nonprofit.
#fbi
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Fired FBI Agents Cite Todd Blanche's CPAC Boast in New Class Action Suit

Former FBI agents filed a lawsuit alleging politically motivated firings by bureau leadership, claiming due process was denied based on perceived political affiliation.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Ex-FBI agents who worked on Trump cases sue agency and DoJ over firings

Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination for their work on Trump-related investigations, seeking to represent others fired for political reasons.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

FBI agents who investigated Trump file lawsuit alleging retaliatory firing

Three former FBI agents filed a lawsuit claiming wrongful termination for their investigation into Trump's actions after the 2020 election.
fromKqed
5 days ago

Court Orders California Sheriff to Release Personnel Records in Watchdog Investigation | KQED

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office must comply with subpoenas issued by the county's civilian oversight board as part of a whistleblower investigation into alleged misconduct, a state appeals court ruled Thursday.
California
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days ago

Paedophile City of London police officer granted anonymity due to health concerns

A constable resigned after being caught with child abuse images, damaging police legitimacy and failing to protect vulnerable individuals.
Digital life
fromDigiday
5 days ago

In graphic detail: The long road to accountability for social media platforms

Big tech giants are now held accountable for harming children, marking a significant shift in social media regulation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Firms with more women in top roles more likely to dismiss abusive men, study finds

Companies with a higher number of women in senior roles are significantly more likely to dismiss male perpetrators of abuse against female colleagues, according to recent analysis.
Women in technology
Privacy professionals
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Pinterest said he violated laid-off colleagues' privacy. Now he's going public

A former Pinterest engineer claims he was unjustly fired for sharing a tool that revealed employee layoffs.
#pam-bondi
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Nancy Mace Not Letting Pam Bondi Off the Hook for Epstein Testimony: She's Required by Law'

Pam Bondi's ousting as attorney general raises questions about her handling of Jeffrey Epstein files and her upcoming deposition.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Colbert Mocks Bondi's Firing With The Only Document More Redacted Than DOJ's - Above the Law

Pam Bondi's firing is linked to her handling of the Epstein files, prompting comedic commentary from Stephen Colbert.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Oversight Dems Calls for Bondi to Testify Before Congress

Pam Bondi is called to testify before Congress regarding her handling of the Epstein files after being ousted as attorney general.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

On Thin Ice for a Long Time': Fox Justice Correspondent Details How Epstein Doomed Bondi

Pam Bondi's handling of the Epstein files led to her ouster as Attorney General despite her close relationship with President Trump.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Equity advocate turned defendant: Former head of S.F. human rights commission accused of corruption

Sheryl Davis is accused of steering millions of dollars to Collective Impact, a San Francisco-based nonprofit she previously ran as executive director, according to a criminal complaint filed Monday by the San Francisco District Attorney's Office.
Non-profit organizations
#cybersecurity
SF politics
fromMission Local
3 days ago

S.F. Ethics Commission will weigh in on Lurie-Trump phone records

Mayor Daniel Lurie faces scrutiny for not disclosing records of his call with President Trump regarding federal agent deployment.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

SoCal hospice owners bilked taxpayers for millions in false claims, federal officials say

Eight individuals were arrested and 15 charged in a scheme to defraud Medicare of over $50 million by running sham hospice facilities across Southern California. Federal officials described the actions as brazen efforts to commit fraud, with many billed patients not being terminally ill.
Healthcare
#insider-trading
US Elections
fromFortune
3 days ago

Prediction markets have sparked a golden age of insider trading-but the party may be coming to an end | Fortune

Insider trading in prediction markets has surged, raising concerns about unethical betting practices and lack of regulatory oversight.
Law
fromFortune
4 days ago

New top federal enforcer has his sights set on ending insider trading on prediction markets | Fortune

Curbing insider trading on prediction markets is a top priority for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

He Ruined His Career for $46,000 - Then Became an FBI Informant for the Biggest Insider Trading Sting in History

Ambiguous performance pressure and unclear ethical boundaries enable ordinary ambitious professionals to cross into illegal activity like insider trading, with severe lifelong consequences.
US Elections
fromFortune
3 days ago

Prediction markets have sparked a golden age of insider trading-but the party may be coming to an end | Fortune

Insider trading in prediction markets has surged, raising concerns about unethical betting practices and lack of regulatory oversight.
Law
fromFortune
4 days ago

New top federal enforcer has his sights set on ending insider trading on prediction markets | Fortune

Curbing insider trading on prediction markets is a top priority for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

He Ruined His Career for $46,000 - Then Became an FBI Informant for the Biggest Insider Trading Sting in History

Ambiguous performance pressure and unclear ethical boundaries enable ordinary ambitious professionals to cross into illegal activity like insider trading, with severe lifelong consequences.
EU data protection
fromBusiness Matters
1 week 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.
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromAP News
5 days ago

4 arrested in corruption investigation linked to NYC homeless shelter operator, AP source says

Federal authorities arrested four individuals linked to a Brooklyn nonprofit under investigation for potential bribery and kickbacks related to city contracts for homeless shelters.
Brooklyn
fromNy1
5 days ago

4 arrested in corruption probe linked to NYC shelter operator, AP source says

Federal authorities arrested four individuals linked to a Brooklyn nonprofit under investigation for alleged bribery and misuse of city funds for homeless shelters.
Brooklyn
fromAP News
5 days ago

4 arrested in corruption investigation linked to NYC homeless shelter operator, AP source says

Federal authorities arrested four individuals linked to a Brooklyn nonprofit under investigation for potential bribery and kickbacks related to city contracts for homeless shelters.
Brooklyn
fromNy1
5 days ago

4 arrested in corruption probe linked to NYC shelter operator, AP source says

Federal authorities arrested four individuals linked to a Brooklyn nonprofit under investigation for alleged bribery and misuse of city funds for homeless shelters.
Philosophy
fromTheregister
1 week 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.
Careers
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Toxic bosses don't just hurt people. They hurt the bottom line

Toxic bosses significantly harm organizational culture, employee well-being, and financial performance, making them a critical issue for leaders to address.
Law
fromABA Journal
3 days ago

Sanctions ramping up in cases involving AI hallucinations

Monetary sanctions against attorneys for AI-generated hallucinations in case documents are increasing as courts take these issues more seriously.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Ten years since Panama Papers: What did they reveal, did anything change?

The Panama Papers leak revealed extensive offshore financial networks used by the global elite, involving over 11.5 million documents from Mossack Fonseca.
Information security
fromInfoWorld
3 days ago

Claude Code leak puts enterprise trust at risk as security, governance concerns mount

Leaks threaten Anthropic's market position and raise security concerns about its AI coding tools.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

As DOJ prepares to share state voter data with DHS, a key privacy officer resigns

The DOJ is acquiring sensitive voter registration data, raising privacy concerns, as a key privacy officer resigns amid ongoing legal challenges.
Retirement
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

SEC eyes shift to twice-yearly earnings reports | TechCrunch

The SEC is developing a proposal to allow public companies to report earnings semiannually instead of quarterly, potentially reducing compliance costs and encouraging more companies to go public.
Social media marketing
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

Meta loosened safety standards because 'the stock price is down': whistleblowers detail Big Tech's engagement-over-safety playbook - Silicon Canals

Major tech platforms prioritize engagement and stock performance over content safety, with resource allocation revealing true organizational values over public messaging.
fromReadWrite
1 week ago

Kalshi tightens rules banning insider trading on certain markets

Kalshi is launching new technological guardrails that preemptively block politicians, athletes, and other relevant people from trading in certain politics and sports markets.
SF politics
Privacy professionals
fromDallas News
6 days ago

Finally, social media companies are being held accountable

A California jury found Meta and Google liable for a young user's mental health distress, shifting focus to platform design and algorithms.
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Lawyers Warned Top Democratic PAC They May Have Misled Congress' on Illegal Foreign Donations Explosive NYT Report Reveals

ActBlue may have misled Congress about its foreign donation screening, raising legal risks and potential criminal liability.
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Kalshi says it will block politicians and athletes from trading in markets they're tied to

The guardrails we built use state-of-the-art technology and screening lists, but no screening system is perfect, and motivated bad actors consistently try to find a way.
Privacy technologies
Law
fromPoynter
4 days ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
Business intelligence
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Something big is changing in auditing | Fortune

AI will fundamentally redefine auditing over the next three to five years, with internal audit teams increasingly governing AI models while automation saves up to 40% of audit time.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

A Former Federal Prosecutor on Why He Quit Donald Trump's Department of Justice

Troy Edwards, who resigned from a senior national-security position, stated, 'When the Justice Department indicted Comey on grounds widely seen as flimsy, I knew I had reached my red line.'
Law
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Pay Transparency Is Changing the Rules for Employers - Here's What You Need to Know

Pay transparency laws are expanding across states and cities, requiring employers to disclose compensation ranges in job postings and promotions to combat wage discrimination and create equitable hiring practices.
Law
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

The Workplace Liability Too Many Leaders Ignore

Slip-and-fall accidents can lead to significant legal, financial, and operational challenges for businesses.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Whistleblower Alleges Frmr DOGE Employee Absconded With Americans' Private Data

A former DOGE staffer allegedly planned to share sensitive Social Security databases containing records of over 500 million Americans with his private employer, potentially constituting an unprecedented security breach.
Law
fromSheKnows
1 week ago

I Was a Meta Whistleblower. This Week's Landmark Verdicts Validate What Parents and Advocates Have Been Saying for Years.

Accountability for Big Tech has emerged, with juries holding companies like Meta responsible for harm to children.
US politics
fromemptywheel
2 weeks ago

Accountability - emptywheel

Accountability for Trump and his administration is essential to prevent him from scapegoating Muslims for failures resulting from his Iran conflict decisions.
Law
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Can you get fired for calling your CEO a "rich jerk"? This company says yes

The NLRB argued that Atlassian illegally fired an engineer for criticizing the CEO over a restructuring plan, establishing potential protections for employee speech about working conditions.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: New DOJ Attorney Rule Sparks Opposition, Rebuke For Judge's 'Vulgar Barroom Talk,' Invisible Ethics For Lawmakers & More - Above the Law

Department of Justice attorneys are departing en masse due to pressure to ignore legal ethics rules, resulting in poorly prepared briefs, unprepared attorneys, and violated court orders.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

The Epstein files and the danger of transparency without accountability

Releasing Epstein files without prosecuting exposed individuals and institutions fails victims, normalizes abuse, and emboldens perpetrators and potential abusers.
fromBloomberglaw
3 weeks ago

Punching In: Labor Department Watchdog Pressed on His Future

I'm here on this panel today answering your questions as the inspector general. I hope if you are indeed doing this that you do resign. I am well aware of the Hatch Act. The inspector general is currently heading an investigation into both Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who is accused of committing travel fraud and having an affair with her bodyguard, and the secretary's husband Shawn DeRemer, who allegedly assaulted at least two female department employees.
US politics
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

DOJ Attorney Throws Himself Under The Bus Rather Than Dragging Down Everyone Else - Above the Law

Assistant US attorney Rudy Renfer resigned after filing court briefs containing AI-generated fabricated quotes and false citations, then making misleading statements about the errors to a judge.
Marketing
fromWhoWhatWhy
1 month ago

Whistleblowers Warn That Ad Industry Is Fueling Online Hatred and Climate Crisis - WhoWhatWhy

Major advertising agencies are enabling harm by funding hate, legitimizing polluting industries, undermining DEI, and offering only lip service to ethical responsibilities.
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.
Law
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
3 weeks 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.
World news
fromDataBreaches.Net
2 months ago

Under Pressure: Exploring the effect of legal and criminal threats on security researchers and journalists - DataBreaches.Net

Most surveyed journalists and security researchers face legal or criminal threats, yet most do not retract or change their work in response.
EU data protection
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Creating a Company Culture That Embraces Regulatory Standards

Embedding regulatory compliance into company culture through clear communication, integrated training, and shared responsibility reduces risk and protects reputation.
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.
Business
fromFortune
1 month ago

The Epstein files reveal an alarming new normal for corporate America | Fortune

Corporate leaders face scrutiny and uneven consequences after Jeffrey Epstein files reveal contacts, prompting resignations while many associations lack proof of criminal conduct.
Business
fromFortune
1 month ago

Less than 10% of employees believe their bosses are demonstrating moral leadership | Fortune

Moral leadership behaviors—truth-telling, authentic apologies, purpose-linked explanations, developing others, and enlisting teams—drive better business outcomes and employee retention.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 months ago

How Data Brokers Can Fuel Violence Against Public Servants

Comprehensive state consumer privacy laws fail to protect public servants, enabling a data-to-violence pipeline by allowing public-source personal data to be sold and exposed.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

"The subpoenas are coming," bipartisan firm warns corporate America

Congressional Democrats will intensify oversight of large corporations, supplementing administration probes with piercing corporate investigations and targeting AI, healthcare, crypto, utilities, trade, and pricing.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

DOJ Lawyer Delivers Moment Of Pure Honesty, Promptly Fired - See Generally - Above the Law

DOJ Lawyer Invites Judge To Hold Her In Contempt Just To Get Some Rest: Government attorney called out the challenges preventing her from complying with court orders and begs for rest. The DOJ immediately fired her.
Law
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Whistleblower Complaint Against Tulsi Gabbard Reportedly Involved Jared Kushner

A classified whistleblower complaint alleges DNI Tulsi Gabbard withheld intelligence about an intercepted foreign conversation mentioning Jared Kushner, with disputed claims and no corroboration.
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Whistleblowers Reveal ICE Memo Authorizing Agents to Conduct Warrantless Searches

An internal memo from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) suggests that agents are authorized to enter the homes of immigrants and citizens alike without a judicial warrant - an assertion that violates the Fourth Amendment and several years of caselaw stating otherwise. The memo was first made public in a disclosure from whistleblowers within the federal government, with the help of the nonprofit group Whistleblower Aid.
US politics
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

Accountability In An Age Of Unaccountability - Above the Law

Legal system turmoil: arrests, Epstein file fallout, judicial misconduct, and mounting ethical breaches requiring disbarment of dishonest administration lawyers.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Integrity faces a critical moment of peril

Incentives across markets, media, sports, and politics increasingly reward ethical boundary-pushing and gaming systems, eroding trust and encouraging manufactured realities.
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