National Compliance Officer Day

Deepthi Reddy
Dec 22, 2023 By Deepthi Reddy
Originally Published on Mar 08, 2022
Fact-checked by Niyati Parab
National Compliance Officer Day is celebrated on September 26.


Who is National Compliance Officer Day celebrated by?

There are no criteria or restrictions for who can join in the celebration; anyone who would like to pay respect to these officers can celebrate this day!

When did National Compliance Officer Day first start?

 National Compliance Officer Day was first observed in 2016 by SAI360 (formerly SAI Global).

Who started National Compliance Officer Day?

SAI360 (formerly SAI Global) started National Compliance Officer Day.

History And Timeline

Founding Of SAI360 (Formerly SAI Global)

In 1922, SAI360 (formerly SAI Global), today's leading provider of risk management and property services was established. Its current CEO is Peter Granat.

1922

Emergence Of Compliance Professionals

The 1990s was the first time the idea of compliance as a profession emerged due to federal guidelines for organizations aimed to promote self-policing, internal risk management, and better corporate practices. 

1990s

Chief Compliance Officer

In the early 2000s, the concept of a chief compliance officer was introduced, which has since become common practice in most companies.

2000s

OECD Recognition

In a 2009 report, The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development recognizes the importance of compliance and ethical behavior in combating corruption.

2009

National Compliance Officer Day

In 2016, SAI360 (formerly SAI Global) established this day to commemorate the unsung heroes responsible for enforcing safety culture in companies.

2016

Traditions And Customs

While no fixed traditions are surrounding this day, it's never too late to start your own! Just remember, the goal of the day is to recognize all the hard work these officers do.

Spread awareness on social media using hashtags, or just send a thank you message to your nearest compliance officers to show them their efforts are recognized and appreciated. Gather all your colleagues to join in as well!

This day can be a chance for them to wind down and forget about their job's stress, if only for a day.

Ways To Celebrate National Compliance Officer Day

If there's a compliance officer at your business or place of work, then you can thank them for protecting the entire workplace! You could also treat them to coffee or a pastry as a form of gratitude.

Since this is not a well-known profession, you can teach your kids or those around you what it means to be in this line of work, you can share the information with your colleagues as well!

You can even do your own in-depth research to better recognize what it means to be a compliance professional.

Facts And Stats

  • Compliance officers are the embodiment of 'prevention is better than cure.' They consistently conduct risk management to ensure businesses don't crumble and thus affect the economy. It is important to honor and celebrate their hard work on this day.
  • Similar to this day, there exists a Compliance Week that a business can conduct to emphasize the principle of ethical behavior. Bill Coffin is an accomplished writer who has written extensively on this topic.
  • National Compliance Officer Day is celebrated on September 26 to honor compliance officers.

What does a national compliance officer do?

Compliance officers have the job of ensuring that a company is following through with its internal regulatory practices as well as external laws and rules.

What is a compliance officer in law enforcement?

While compliance officers aren't considered to be members of law enforcement, they are responsible for ensuring all regulations are followed by companies. Therefore, they must work in tandem with law enforcement employees to ensure the law is followed and proper procedures are recognized.

What are the qualities of a compliance officer?

Compliance officers must have very strong ethics- they should be responsible, honest, and reliable, sticking strong to their morals.

What is a professional compliance officer?

 A professional compliance officer is a person who has to protect a business by making sure they do not take any risks by not following the law, using existing technology and resources to do so.

What is the legal significance of celebrating National Compliance Officer Day?

There is no legal significance in celebrating this day.

What are some benefits of celebrating National Compliance Officer Day?

Some benefits of celebrating this day are gaining a better understanding of how challenging and full of stress the job is, and how hard these individuals work to oversee various businesses.

Who invented the concept of National Compliance Officer Day?

This day was launched by SAI360 (formerly SAI Global) in 2016.

How can celebrating National Compliance Officer Day benefit compliance officers?

Celebrating this day is a way to remind everyone of the valuable services provided by compliance officers. Spreading awareness would ensure that people are kinder to compliance professionals.

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Saturday, September 26, 2020
  • Sunday, September 26, 2021
  • Monday, September 26, 2022
  • Tuesday, September 26, 2023
  • Thursday, September 26, 2024

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Written by Deepthi Reddy

Master of Business Administration

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Deepthi ReddyMaster of Business Administration

With an MBA under her belt, Deepthi has discovered her true calling in content writing. Her writing repertoire is diverse, covering travel, movies, pet care, parenting, animals and birds, and more. Her joy of learning and creating has helped her craft well-written and engaging articles. When she isn't writing, Deepthi enjoys exploring new cultures, trying different foods, and spending quality time with her two children aged 7 and 12.

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Niyati ParabBachelor of Commerce

With a background in digital marketing, Niyati brings her expertise to ensure accuracy and authenticity in every piece of content. She has previously written articles for MuseumFacts, a history web magazine, while also handling its digital marketing. In addition to her marketing skills, Niyati is fluent in six languages and has a Commerce degree from Savitribai Phule Pune University. She has also been recognized for her public speaking abilities, holding the position of Vice President of Education at the Toastmasters Club of Pune, where she won several awards and represented the club in writing and speech contests at the area level.

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