Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes Alexander Cotoia and Daniela Meléndez from the Volkov Law Group to discuss the challenges and legal implications of ephemeral messaging in business.Cotoia's perspective emphasizes the significant risks ephemeral messaging poses for companies, particularly in terms of compliance and data preservation. He advocates for proactive measures, such as refining data preservation policies and monitoring all business-related electronic data. Similarly, Melendez, with her extensive knowledge and experience in conducting internal investigations, underscores the potential legal liabilities companies may face if they fail to secure relevant information. She cites real-world examples, like the Google case, to stress the importance of enforcing document preservation policies and educating employees on their responsibilities. Join Tom Fox, Alex Cotoia, and Daniela Meléndez as they delve deeper into this topic on the next episode of the FCPA Compliance Report podcast. Key Highlights:

Ephemeral Messaging: Balancing Compliance and Risk

Preserving Evidence and Compliance in Messaging

Data Preservation Policies and Risk Assessment

Paradigm Shift in Monitoring Business Communications

ResourcesAlex Cotoia on LinkedInDaniela Melendez on LinkedInVolkov Law GroupGoogle’s Failure to Preserve Electronic Communications — A Warning to Every Company of a New Reality Surrounding Electronic Data

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