Under the updated Rule, FIs are obligated to implement data security measures that will protect against data breaches and cyberattacks in order to prevent financial harm to consumers, including identity theft and loss of...more
On August 30, 2021, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) announced three settled orders against several investment advisers, broker-dealers, and dual registrants for violations of Regulation S-P allegedly resulting...more
Ever since the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) instituted its first-in-the-nation Cybersecurity Regulation in 2017, banks, insurance companies, and others in the financial services industry wondered what...more
March is now here and with it the Cybersecurity Regulation of the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) is now in full force and effect, including requirements relating to Third Party Service Providers (e.g.,...more
On February 21, 2018, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued cybersecurity disclosure guidance for public companies (“SEC Guidance”) that, according to SEC Chair Jay Clayton, “reinforces and expands” on...more
On August 7, 2017, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released its latest cybersecurity risk alert, detailing findings from the examination of 75 broker-dealers, investment advisers and investment companies carried...more
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With the first compliance deadline now less than two months away, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has provided additional clarity concerning its new Cybersecurity Requirements for Financial Services...more
On March 27, 2017, the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies proposed changes to the Colorado Securities Act that would impose new cybersecurity requirements on investment advisers and broker-dealers (the “Proposed...more
On February 16, 2017, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) announced the release of its finalized Cybersecurity Requirements for Financial Services Companies (“Cybersecurity Regulation”), which will take...more