Data Privacy
Mar. 15, 2024
Non-banking financial institutions face increased data breach reporting obligations by FTC
An amendment to the FTC Safeguards Rule poses challenges and necessitates a strategic reevaluation of the data security and privacy policies of non-banking entities.
Daniel B. Garrie
Neutral, JAMS
Cyber Security
Cell: (212) 826-5351
Email: daniel@lawandforensics.com
David Shonka
Partner, Redgrave LLP
In October 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved a significant amendment to the Safeguards Rule, enhancing the obligation of non-banking financial institutions to report certain data breaches and other security events to the agency. This amendment, which will take effect on May 13, 2024, represents a pivotal shift in the regulatory landscape for these institutions, fundamentally altering their responsibilities in the face of cybersecurity incidents. Compa...