Not Good: Bad Acts, BIG Costs Issue #2 — Dieselgate: Ten Monkeys, One Beetle, and Cartoons
In Issue #2 of Not Good, Kevin Brenner examines Dieselgate — how Volkswagen’s defeat-device software, an industry-funded monkey exhaust study, and years of concealment from regulators produced over $25 billion in penalties, multiple prison sentences, and a lasting lesson in what happens when compliance risk becomes personal risk.
The New Board Question: “What’s Our Exposure to AI‑Driven Misconduct?”
Two companies, same AI tools, totally different risk profiles. Daniel Santos on the new board question — “What’s our exposure to AI-driven misconduct?” — and why AI accountability, not technology, decides whether your governance holds up under scrutiny.
Red Flag: The Vendor Requested Far More PHI Than the Service Required
A vendor deal that looked routine — clean MSA, sensible pricing, BAA already in place — almost moved forward in minutes. Then the SOW revealed a PHI request far beyond what was actually needed. Robyn D. Marino on why HIPAA compliance doesn’t stop at the BAA, and how SOW-level review changes the risk calculus on healthcare vendor agreements.
Global Link Law Launches New Website
In a milestone moment for Global Link Law, we are excited to announce the launch…
