To prevent companies from falling into acts of corruption and thus encourage the application of prevention, detection and management tools within their structures, all entities are called upon to design, develop and strengthen a culture of compliance, through the compliance program and of compliance officers.

Although it is in the regulated markets where compliance or compliance begins to be talked about, according to its technical meaning, seeking the adaptation of the entity to a certain regulatory framework, at a global level, in the public and private sectors, tools and instruments are established preventive, to address the fight against corruption, such as corporate governance policies, transparency programs, codes of ethics, anti-corruption manuals, asset laundering and terrorist financing risk management systems, and conflict policies of interest, in order to avoid the commission of illicit or punishable conduct.

Compliance programs give the companies that apply them a competitive advantage in the market, projecting their clients peace of mind and confidence. Hence the importance of professionals in this area, who should not focus solely on solving problems, but on identifying "red flags" and preventing them from materializing.

The compliance officer is the one who assists, advises, accompanies, and recommends the administrative and management bodies in compliance with current regulations, implements controls and monitors their effectiveness, falling on this position the responsibility of efficiently executing the system, being in charge of the complaint channels, risk mapping and being the maximum guarantor of the supervision, dissemination, operation, surveillance and control of the program.

The possibility of preventing, avoiding and overcoming a case of corruption depends on the level of preparation that each entity has internally and the strength of its strategy in the compliance program.