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The Comma Compliance Insights hub covers messaging compliance, recordkeeping obligations, and off-channel communications enforcement — with a focus on the encrypted channels regulators are examining most: WhatsApp, iMessage, and Signal.
Topics include SEC and FINRA enforcement, WhatsApp compliance archiving, iMessage retention under Rule 17a-4, Signal capture, Bloomberg Chat, LinkedIn, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, and the regulatory frameworks that govern business communications.
We Open-Sourced the Android App That Archives Employee Texts
Comma published the source for its Android SMS, MMS and RCS capture app on GitHub, so security teams can read the code before it goes on a managed fleet.
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FINRA's Old Rulebook, New AI Records
FINRA applied its existing rules to AI, not new ones. Why the record of AI use may reach past the transcript to prompts, tool calls and agent actions.
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An Investor Paying $10K a Year to Store Paper Proxies Has a Point
SEC is proposing Regulation E-Delivery: electronic delivery as the default. A public commenter thinks paper is safer. The reason why matters for your compliance archive.
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Comma Archives WhatsApp with No Installed App on Employee Phones
Most compliance vendors rely on MDM profiles, endpoint agents, or device backups to capture WhatsApp. Comma doesn't. Here's why that distinction matters for FINRA.
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Written Supervisory Procedures: Why Generic Language Fails
FINRA examiners cite WSPs for vague language, missing platforms, and undefined review frequencies. Here's what compliant WSP language uses.
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How to Archive iMessage for SEC Compliance
iMessage archiving risks expose compliance gaps. Comma captures messages at delivery for reliable records — no iCloud reliance.
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FINRA Rule 2210 for Startup Broker-Dealers | 2026 Guide
Guide for startup broker-dealers on FINRA Rule 2210: pre-filing requirements, compliance workflows, and how to avoid costly marketing mistakes.
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The Compliance Risk of Ignoring Internal Collaboration Tools
Unarchived Slack, Teams, Google Docs, and Zoom create hidden compliance gaps. Learn how to capture and supervise every business conversation.
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SEC 2026 Examination Priorities: Key Compliance Changes
Don’t wade through the full report. Here are the key themes from the SEC’s 2026 exam priorities and what they mean for compliance teams.
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