Compliance Is Good Business: Getting Beyond Fines with Tom Fox of Compliance Podcast Network

Author: [email protected] (Arlo Gilbert)
Published: Fri 21 Mar 2025
Episode Link: https://podcasts.fame.so/the-privacy-insider-podcast

Tom Fox, Founder of Compliance Podcast Network, has been a driving force in the compliance world for decades. With AI reshaping corporate governance and regulatory enforcement in flux, businesses are grappling with managing risk while staying competitive. Tom has built a career at the intersection of law, ethics, and compliance storytelling — making him the perfect guest to unpack these shifts. As companies move compliance from a regulatory burden to a business enabler, Tom’s insights on AI, third-party risk, and the future of compliance are more relevant than ever.

Key Takeaways:

(04:21) The Compliance Podcast Network exploded during the pandemic.

(10:50) Through social media and podcasting, Tom built a global compliance practice.

(17:20) AI enhances compliance by spotting risks and improving training.

(24:00) Walmart has used AI-driven compliance training since 2018.

(25:14) Third-party risk is now a major business concern.

(32:01) Compliance is now critical for investors, banks, and insurers.

(33:24) GDPR is the gold standard for global data privacy.

(35:51) Compliance should be seen as risk management, not red tape.

(38:31) Podcasting helps compliance professionals stay ahead of trends.

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