Ethics and Compliance

Ethics and Compliance – CEOPolicy.com (CEO Policy Institute) – Where Business Leadership Meets Public Policy.

At the CEO Policy Institute, integrity and accountability define our editorial mission. This Ethics and Compliance Policy outlines the principles that guide our research, commentary, and business practices.

1. Editorial Independence and Integrity

CEO Policy Institute maintains strict independence in its editorial work. Our policy research, analysis, and opinion features are not influenced by sponsors, advertisers, or political agendas. Any partner-supported content is clearly disclosed.

2. Accuracy, Fairness, and Accountability

We commit to publishing rigorous, data-driven, and balanced analysis. Errors are corrected swiftly, and multiple perspectives are sought to ensure fairness in public policy coverage.

3. Conflicts of Interest

Researchers, contributors, and staff must disclose potential conflicts — whether financial, political, or institutional. Content related to organizations with personal or financial ties is subject to editorial oversight.

4. Plagiarism and Originality

CEO Policy Institute enforces a zero-tolerance stance on plagiarism. All analyses must be original or properly attributed to reliable sources.

5. Anti-Discrimination and Inclusion

Our work reflects diverse viewpoints across geographies, industries, and communities. Content promoting discrimination of any kind is prohibited.

6. Privacy and Consent

We respect the confidentiality of individuals, companies, and governments. Sensitive information is published only with lawful consent and in compliance with policy research standards.

7. Legal Compliance

CEO Policy Institute adheres to all applicable laws, including:

• Copyright and research integrity standards
• GDPR and global privacy laws
• Advertising and disclosure requirements
• Defamation and libel protections

8. Contributor and Partner Conduct

All fellows, researchers, and contributors must follow this policy. Breaches — such as misrepresentation or plagiarism — may result in removal from the contributor network.

9. Whistleblower and Ethics Reporting

Concerns may be reported confidentially to: ethics@ceopolicy.com

Subject Line: Ethics Concern – Confidential

All reports are handled with strict confidentiality.

10. Continuous Training and Policy Review

We provide ongoing training in ethics and compliance for our editorial and research teams. This policy is reviewed annually for alignment with evolving laws and standards in governance and public policy.

CEO Policy Institute is committed to ethical research, independent analysis, and the public good.

– The CEO Policy Institute Editorial and Compliance Team