Delve accused of fake compliance, misleading customers

A Substack post alleges that Y Combinator-backed startup Delve has been misleading hundreds of customers about their compliance with privacy and security regulations. The post claims Delve generates fabricated evidence of compliance, including board meetings and process tests, and works with specific audit firms to rubber-stamp reports, potentially exposing clients to significant legal and financial penalties. Delve denies these accusations, stating they are an automation platform that provides data to independent auditors, not a compliance reporting service. The company claims templates are provided to help document processes, not pre-filled evidence, and is investigating the alleged data leak.