The Privacy Insider Podcast

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

Written by Arlo Gilbert | Apr 2, 2025 12:58:14 PM

AI and shifting regulations are dominating headlines, but a bigger transformation is happening in compliance—and businesses that fail to adapt will be left behind.

About Our Guest

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.

Episode Highlights:

  • (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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