Compliance software built for how technology companies actually operate
Technology companies move fast—and compliance has to keep up. Whether you're a 200-person startup preparing for IPO or a public enterprise managing global engineering teams, Ethico provides the ethics reporting, case management, and disclosure tools that work within engineering-driven cultures, not against them. 1,500+ organizations. 25 years. 23.7-day average case closure—44% faster than industry average.
Compliance gaps widen as companies scale
The Technology Reality
Pre-IPO companies need a functioning compliance program before S-1 filing—not after
SOX Section 301 requires anonymous reporting mechanisms for all public companies
Export controls (EAR) apply to encryption, AI models, and dual-use technology shipped internationally
Remote and distributed teams across multiple jurisdictions create overlapping regulatory obligations
M&A activity demands rapid compliance due diligence on targets
Data privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, state privacy laws) create breach reporting requirements
EU AI Act and EU Digital Services Act introduce new compliance categories with no historical playbook
What Makes Tech Different
Technology companies don't fail at compliance because they don't care. They fail because compliance programs designed for traditional industries don't match how tech companies operate—distributed teams, rapid hiring, async communication, engineering-led decision-making, and growth that outpaces the compliance infrastructure built for a company half the size.
Regulatory coverage that scales with your growth
Pre-IPO Through Public Company: Ethico supports the full compliance lifecycle, from building your first formal program before filing to maintaining SOX and Dodd-Frank requirements as a public company.
| Framework | How Ethico Supports |
|---|---|
| SOX (Sections 301, 806) | Anonymous reporting channel, whistleblower protection documentation, case audit trails |
| Dodd-Frank | Whistleblower intake with regulatory categorization, SEC-reportable flagging |
| FCPA / UK Bribery Act | Anti-corruption case management for global sales operations, third-party disclosures |
| EAR / ITAR | Export control concern intake, investigation templates for dual-use technology |
| GDPR / CCPA / CPRA | Privacy incident case tracking, data subject complaint handling |
| EU AI Act | Ethics concern intake for AI development, responsible technology reporting |
| FedRAMP / CMMC | Government contract compliance documentation, incident tracking |
| Antitrust (FTC, DOJ, EU DMA) | Competitive practice concern intake, investigation workflows |
Compliance workflows that match engineering velocity
Technology-Specific Case Categories
Investigation Templates
- Required documentation fields specific to technology companies
- Regulatory-aligned checklists (SOX, FCPA, EAR, GDPR)
- Evidence collection requirements for digital-native environments
- Escalation triggers with legal hold integration
Configurable Routing
- Route by business unit (engineering, sales, product, corporate)
- Route by geography (US, EMEA, APAC)
- Route by regulatory category (SOX, privacy, export control)
- Route by severity and legal escalation requirements
Pattern detection across distributed operations
Cross-Reference Analysis
- Same individual appearing in multiple reports across business units
- Same team or department generating clustered concerns
- Geographic patterns in compliance incidents
- Trending analysis across acquisition integrations
EcoReports Analytics
- Board-ready compliance dashboards for quarterly reporting
- Audit committee reporting packages
- SOX compliance status and case documentation
- Time-to-resolution metrics by case type and severity
Ethics reporting that works for engineering-driven cultures
Technology workers are digital-native. They expect multiple intake channels, not just a phone number. They work across time zones. They value transparency about process.
| Capability | Industry Standard | Ethico |
|---|---|---|
| Interview duration | 6-7 minutes | 14-15 minutes |
| Abandonment rate | 15-19% | <1% |
| Identified reporters | ~50% | ~75% |
| Quality review | Sampling | 100% |
| Caller satisfaction | Not measured | 91% |
Multi-Channel Intake
- Phone hotline with trained Risk Specialists (24/7, 150+ languages)
- Web portal for async reporting—preferred by engineers
- Mobile-optimized intake for distributed workforces
- Two-way anonymous communication for follow-up
Technology-Aware Intake
Risk Specialists trained on technology industry terminology. A report about "unauthorized repository access" gets explored for IP theft implications. A concern about "shipping product to a restricted entity" gets flagged for export control review. Context matters, and our adaptive interview methodology captures it.
Complete Technology Solution
Ethics Hotline
24/7 multi-channel reporting with technology-trained intake
Surface IP theft, export violations, culture concerns
MyCM Case Management
Investigation workflows with tech-specific templates
Document and resolve cases 44% faster than industry average
EcoCheck Screening
Background and sanction screening with $5M ActionCheck Guarantee
Screen vendors, contractors, and government-facing employees
Disclosure Management
COI, equity holdings, outside activities, advisory roles
Manage conflicts common in technology workforce
EcoReports Analytics
Board and audit committee reporting dashboards
Satisfy SOX documentation and board governance requirements
ECOSystem GRC Platform
Unified compliance program management
Single platform from pre-IPO buildout through public company maturity
Technology Proof Points
Technology Use Cases
Growth-Stage / Pre-IPO
200-2,000 Employees
- Build first formal compliance program before S-1 filing
- Establish anonymous reporting channel (SOX 301 readiness)
- Implement conflict of interest disclosure process for equity-holding employees
- Create investigation workflows before they're needed under pressure
Public Technology Company
2,000-20,000 Employees
- SOX-compliant ethics reporting and case documentation
- Multi-jurisdiction compliance for global engineering and sales teams
- Board and audit committee reporting packages
- Export control and FCPA investigation management
Enterprise Technology
20,000+ Employees
- Centralized compliance across acquired entities and subsidiaries
- M&A compliance due diligence and post-acquisition integration
- Cross-business-unit pattern analysis
- Global disclosure management for complex equity and advisory relationships
Defense Tech / GovTech
Government Contractors
- CMMC and FedRAMP compliance documentation
- ITAR/EAR investigation workflows
- Government contract compliance case tracking
- Cleared personnel incident management
Fintech / Healthtech
Hybrid Regulatory
- Hybrid regulatory requirements (technology + financial services or healthcare)
- Multi-framework compliance documentation
- Regulatory exam readiness combined with technology-specific categories
From contract to go-live, phased rollout
Compliance program assessment, category mapping, regulatory framework identification, org structure review
Technology investigation templates, routing rules by business unit and geography, disclosure campaigns
HRIS connection (Workday, BambooHR, Rippling), SSO setup, ticketing system integration
Compliance team, legal, HR, engineering leadership, board reporting walkthrough
Hotline launch, web intake activation, screening activation, monitoring begins
Security & Compliance
| Standard | Status | Technology Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 2 Type II | Certified | Annual audit, essential for technology vendor evaluation |
| Data Encryption | AES-256 / TLS 1.3 | Data protection at rest and in transit |
| SSO Integration | SAML 2.0 / OIDC | Okta, Azure AD, Google Workspace |
| Access Controls | Role-based | Business unit and geography isolation |
| Audit Logging | Immutable | SOX examination documentation |
| Data Residency | Configurable | GDPR and international data transfer requirements |
"We were 18 months from IPO with no formal compliance program. Ethico got us from zero to fully operational—hotline, case management, disclosure tracking, board reporting—in under 90 days. The web intake channel was critical for our engineering teams. They actually use it, which is the whole point. Three years post-IPO, our audit committee consistently cites the compliance program as one of the things we got right early."
What Happens Next
Schedule Technology Demo
See ethics reporting, case management, and disclosure management configured for technology company scenarios—including pre-IPO buildout, SOX compliance, and distributed workforce intake.
Receive Tailored Proposal
Pricing based on employee count, selected modules, and compliance program maturity. Pre-IPO and growth-stage pricing available.
Meet Your Implementation Team
Specialists who understand technology company compliance requirements, from export controls to equity disclosures to M&A integration.
Go Live
Configured for your org structure, integrated with your HRIS and SSO, team trained, board reporting operational.
Technology FAQ
Build the compliance program your technology company needs—before you need it under pressure
Whether you're preparing for IPO, managing SOX requirements, or scaling compliance across global engineering teams, Ethico provides the ethics reporting, case management, and analytics platform that works within technology culture. See it configured for your company.