DOJ Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs: Summary of 2024 Changes

DOJ ECCP: Summary of 2024 Changes

In September 2024, the Department of Justice released updated guidance on their Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (ECCP). This resource summarizes the 2024 DOJ compliance guidance updates, including how the DOJ elements of an effective compliance program have evolved, and highlights what Ethisphere’s benchmarking data says about building a data-driven, effective compliance program.

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Understand

Learn what changed in the DOJ Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs compared to the March 2023 version, including updates relevant to the seven elements of an effective compliance program and broader DOJ compliance expectations.

Compare

Review the updated DOJ corporate compliance guidance through the lens of Ethisphere’s ethics and compliance dataset to see how practices among the World’s Most Ethical Companies® compare.

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Access additional resources, benchmarks, and solutions to help your team respond to DOJ guidance on compliance programs and support continuous improvement across your E&C program.

Summary of Changes

2024 Updates to DOJ ECCP Guidance

In September 2024, the DOJ updated its Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs guidance. Download the Comparison Sheet to see what changed, how the updates affect corporate compliance programs, and what they may mean for your program’s next priorities.

  • Expands DOJ compliance program guidance on risk assessments, mergers and acquisitions, and data analysis
  • Adds new guidance for emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence
  • Increases emphasis on building a culture that encourages employees to speak up
  • Encourages companies to incorporate lessons learned from their own experience and from peers
  • Adds emphasis on the staffing, stature, resources, and authority granted to the compliance program

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Keeping pace with DOJ updated compliance guidance helps organizations understand how prosecutors may evaluate whether a corporate compliance program is well designed, adequately resourced, and working in practice. By reviewing the 2024 DOJ Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs updates, your team can identify gaps, prioritize improvements, and build a more effective compliance program grounded in data, culture, and continuous improvement. Download the Comparison Sheet to compare the new guidance and strengthen your program with greater confidence.