The Austrian Compliance Officer Association (ÖCOV) provides a platform, which promotes and supports Compliance professionals in Austria. The aim of ÖCOV is the exchange of experiences and development of best-practice approaches between and by its members. The association participates in the public and scientific discourse and focus on strengthening the role of the Compliance function in Austria. Since its establishment in November 2013, the ÖCOV has served as a uniform representation of Compliance Management related interests of individuals and corporations. With more than 300 members, ÖCOV is the largest association of Compliance professionals in Austria. Its members are active in a vast number of different industries, from small and medium-sized enterprises up to large corporations.