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April 12, 2026

When AI Stops Asking Permission: A Compliance Framework for Agentic Systems

Agentic AI systems autonomously plan and execute actions without constant human prompting, requiring organizations to rethink governance frameworks originally designed for generative AI. Compliance professionals must develop oversight models that account for unauthorized actions, audit trail gaps, and cascading failures in multi-agent networks.

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March 9, 2026

Third-Party Risk Management: The Compliance Gap Many Organizations Overlook

Third-party risk management is one of the most foundational elements of a mature compliance program and one of the most commonly underdeveloped. Organizations spend significant resources building internal policies, training employees, and preparing for audits, then extend access, data, and operational dependencies to third-party vendors without applying anything close to the same rigor. Regulators have noticed.

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January 21, 2026

The EU AI Act Is Here: What U.S. Compliance Professionals Should Know

The EU's landmark AI regulation carries broad extraterritorial reach that can pull American businesses into scope. With August 2026 bringing the most significant compliance obligations for high-risk AI systems, here's what U.S. compliance professionals need to know now.

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About

Matt Kalmick, JD, CIPP/US, AIGP

I'm a strategic and collaborative leader passionate about building compliance programs that reduce risk and remove regulatory barriers.

From financial services to FinTech and SaaS to cannabis, I have been managing risk and compliance in highly-regulated environments for the last 15 years.

I received my Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School, my Bachelor's Degree from Drew University, and my Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) and Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP) certifications from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).

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Whether you need help with a specific compliance project or want to discuss long-term strategy, I'm here to help.