This compliance intelligence digest highlights a concerning data breach affecting over 10 million patients, alongside growing threats from North Korean crypto heists and increasing scrutiny of tax advisors. UK’s AML reforms and FCA’s expanded supervisory role are also key developments. Additionally, boards are urged to prioritize cyber security and understand the implications of agentic AI, while UK employers face evolving sexual harassment compliance laws.
Top 5 Critical Compliance Alerts
- More Than 10 Million Patients Affected by Conduent Business Solutions Data Breach: A data breach at a business associate of several HIPAA-covered entities has resulted in the exposure of over 10 million patient records. Read more
- North Korea’s BlueNoroff Expands Scope of Crypto Heists: Campaigns targeting fintech and Web3 developers use fake business collaboration and job recruitment lures. Read more
- Tax advisor crackdowns are coming and the new rules and risks leave no room for error: HMRC is increasing scrutiny and accountability for tax professionals, with prosecutors targeting firms that fail to prevent tax evasion. Read more
- Cyber Security Must Be a Board Priority – And It Starts With Cyber Essentials: Senior ministers and national security officials urge boards to strengthen cyber resilience, starting with Cyber Essentials. Read more
- Memento Spyware Tied to Chrome Zero-Day Attacks: Researchers uncovered a new spyware product from Memento Labs linked to Chrome zero-day exploits. Read more
Compliance Frameworks
- HIPAA Compliance Team: Choosing the Right Compliance Professionals for Your Organization: Guidance on selecting the appropriate compliance professionals for your organization to ensure HIPAA compliance. Read more
Regulatory Updates
- UK AML Reform in 2025: A Public Recalibration of Risk and Responsibility: Major developments including the national risk assessment and draft regulatory amendments mark a strategic shift in UK AML efforts. Read more
- FCA to Become UK’s Sole AML/CTF Supervisor for Professional Services Firms: The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will assume sole responsibility for supervising AML/CTF for legal, accountancy, and trust service providers in the UK. Read more
- The Asia-Pacific compliance outlook: Are you ready for 2026 regulations?: Overview of major compliance reforms coming online in Asia-Pacific in 2026, covering AML, data protection, AI governance, and more. Read more
Policy & Governance Updates
- What Boards Need to Know (and Ask) About Agentic AI: Strategic questions for board directors and senior leadership to understand the implications of agentic AI. Read more
- Sexual harassment compliance in the UK: Your essential FAQ for the Worker Protection Act and Employment Rights Act: Essential information on the evolving sexual harassment laws in the UK, including the Worker Protection Act and Employment Rights Act. Read more
