The programs of Compliance Criminal are a fundamental element in companies, because they allow us to identify, analyze and evaluate the criminal risks that can be committed within them, And so, implement the necessary controls for their elimination or, at least, mitigation.

Nevertheless, as a consequence of the pandemic produced by Covid19, the companies have been forced to make important decisions regarding their business model, in order to be able to adapt to the new situation, but from the criminal point of view, can bring with it many associated risks. It becomes more necessary than ever, an update on the company's criminal risks, in order to adapt to the new reality.

There are many aspects that can affect a company as a result of Covid19, for example: the use of new technologies for the digital transformation of the company, teleworking by employees, cybersecurity, prevention of money laundering, the safety of workers in the face of the possibility of new outbreaks of the pandemic, etc.

All of them are aspects to take into account once companies resume their activities in the "new normal", Therefore, they must be aware of the importance of the Programs of Compliance Criminal today, since it is about prevent new risks arising from the new situation, before it materializes.

It is necessary for companies to be diligent enough when putting all the tools at their disposal to avoid the risk that may be generated by the measures taken during the pandemic.

If the company has already implemented a Program of Compliance Penal, you will have to re-map your risks and adjust them to the situation generated after Covid19, and subsequently, must verify that the existing controls are sufficient or if on the contrary, they must be modified to find their greatest efficiency.

And, Conversely, the company does not have any Compliance Penal, now it becomes more necessary than ever, because to the difficult economic situation that is presented to them, It is essential to equip yourself with the necessary mechanisms to avoid risks that may lead to a worsening of your situation. And especially, after the effort they have had to make during the pandemic.

It is also necessary that there is traceability on the measures that are being adopted, so that, allows you to control all the provisions adopted in your periodic monitoring, and thus be able to accredit due diligence by the company.

It is also important to train workers, so that they are aware of the risks that can be generated in this situation, that way, that can be an active part in the prevention of any criminal risk.