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SEC Brings First Identity Theft Enforcement Actions Since 2018

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On July 27, 2022, the SEC charged three broker dealers for violations of the Identity Theft Red Flags Rule (also known as “Regulation S-ID”), with penalties ranging from $425,000 to $1,200,000. The regulation requires that...more

Burr & Forman

Investigating and Defending Identity Theft Claims Against Furnishers Under The Fair Credit Reporting Act

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Introduction - The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) was enacted to promote the accuracy, fairness, and privacy of information maintained by Consumer Reporting Agencies (CRAs). In addition to imposing duties on the CRAs,...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

FTC Reaches Largest FCRA Settlement To Date

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On April 29, 2021, the FTC announced a $20 million settlement with Vivint Smart Home, Inc. (Vivint), a national seller of in-home security and monitoring systems, based on violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the FTC...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

SEC OCIE Issues Guidance on Advisors’ and Broker-Dealers’ Cloud-Based and Other Network Storage of Customer Data

• On May 23, 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) issued a Risk Alert describing its observations in past examinations of weaknesses and best practices...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Issues Risk Alert Regarding Safeguarding Customer Records and Information Stored on...

On May 23, 2019, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”)’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (“OCIE”) issued a Risk Alert entitled “Safeguarding Customer Records and Information in Network...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

SEC Issues $1 Million Identity Theft Rule Fine

The Securities and Exchange Commission recently settled with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. for alleged violation of Regulation S-ID (otherwise known as the Identity Theft Red Flags Rule) and Regulation S-P (otherwise known as...more

Foley Hoag LLP

SEC Brings First Enforcement Action for Identity Theft Red Flags Rule Violations

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On September 26, in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) first enforcement action for violations of Regulation S-ID (the “Identity Theft Red Flags Rule”), Voya Financial Advisors Inc. (“VFA”), an SEC-registered...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

SEC Charges Broker-Dealer/Adviser With Inadequate Cybersecurity Procedures

On September 26, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged a dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser (the "Registrant") with deficient cybersecurity procedures. This is the first SEC action alleging...more

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