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Delve, which automates security and regulatory certifications, has responded by disabling the &#8216;book a demo&#8217; feature on its website. The company is accused of fabricating evidence of compliance processes and forcing clients to use fake data or perform manual tasks. Delve denies these allegations, stating it provides automation tools for compliance documentation and allows clients to choose their auditors. Despite the company&#8217;s denials, the situation has prompted investor caution.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Delve, a compliance startup backed by Y Combinator, is facing allegations of fabricating compliance certifications for its clients. 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