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FTC to Host Virtual Workshop July 13 on Proposed Changes to Safeguards Rule

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Friday, July 10, 2020

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The Federal Trade Commission will host a virtual workshop to seek input on proposed changes to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act s Safeguards Rule, which requires financial institutions to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security program.

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The Federal Trade Commission will host a virtual workshop to seek input on proposed changes to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act s Safeguards Rule, which requires financial institutions to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security program.
A link to view the workshop will be posted to the event page the morning of the event.
The workshop will feature five panel discussions on topics such as the costs and benefits of information security programs and encryption and multifactor authentication.
The workshop will be tweeted live from the FTCs Twitter page (@FTC) using the hashtag #SafeguardsFTC.

FTC to Host Virtual Workshop July 13 on Proposed Changes to Safeguards Rule

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Friday, July 10, 2020

The Federal Trade Commission will host a virtual workshop to seek input on proposed changes to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act s Safeguards Rule, which requires financial institutions to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security program.

Key Points:

The Federal Trade Commission will host a virtual workshop to seek input on proposed changes to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act s Safeguards Rule, which requires financial institutions to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security program.
A link to view the workshop will be posted to the event page the morning of the event.
The workshop will feature five panel discussions on topics such as the costs and benefits of information security programs and encryption and multifactor authentication.
The workshop will be tweeted live from the FTCs Twitter page (@FTC) using the hashtag #SafeguardsFTC.

FTC releases agenda for Safeguards Rule virtual workshop

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Monday, July 6, 2020

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The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Acts Safeguards Rule requires those institutions to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security program.

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The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Acts Safeguards Rule requires those institutions to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security program.
As part of its regulatory review process, the FTC has proposed changes to the Rule.
Join us on July 13, 2020, for Information Security and Financial Institutions: An FTC Workshop to Examine the Safeguards Rule, where FTC staff and guest speakers will explore the issues.
FTC attorney David Lincicum will open the workshop at 9:00 ET.

FTC Releases Agenda for Safeguards Rule Virtual Workshop

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020

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The Federal Trade Commission released the final agendafor a July 13, 2020 virtual workshop that will seek input on proposed changes to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Acts Safeguards Rule, which requires financial institutions to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security program.

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The Federal Trade Commission released the final agendafor a July 13, 2020 virtual workshop that will seek input on proposed changes to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Acts Safeguards Rule, which requires financial institutions to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security program.
The virtual workshop will examine some of the issues raised in response to amendments the FTC has proposed to the Safeguards Rule.
In 2019, the FTC sought comments on the proposed amendments to the Rule.
The virtual workshop will feature five panel discussions examining such issues as:
The workshop will be held online.

FTC Releases Agenda for Safeguards Rule Virtual Workshop

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020

The Federal Trade Commission released the final agendafor a July 13, 2020 virtual workshop that will seek input on proposed changes to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Acts Safeguards Rule, which requires financial institutions to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security program.

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The Federal Trade Commission released the final agendafor a July 13, 2020 virtual workshop that will seek input on proposed changes to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Acts Safeguards Rule, which requires financial institutions to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security program.
The virtual workshop will examine some of the issues raised in response to amendments the FTC has proposed to the Safeguards Rule.
In 2019, the FTC sought comments on the proposed amendments to the Rule.
The virtual workshop will feature five panel discussions examining such issues as:
The workshop will be held online.

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Monday, April 27, 2020

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  &lt;p&gt;As part of its regulatory review, the FTC announced earlier this year &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/events-calendar/information-security-financial-institutions-ftc-workshop-examine&quot;&gt;Information Security and Financial Institutions: An FTC Workshop to Examine the Safeguards Rule&lt;/a&gt;. If the Safeguards Rule is of interest to you or your clients, you’ll want to know about three new developments.&lt;/p&gt;

First, the FTC has postponed the workshop and <a href="https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases/2020/04/ftc-safeguards-wo... it for July 13, 2020</a>. If you’rd like to participate as a panelist on the new date, email us at <a href="mailto:[email protected]">safeguardsworkshop2020@ftc.gov</a> by May 14th.

Second, it will be a virtual workshop, taking place online only. You can watch the webcast live on July 13th.

Third, the workshop will continue to focus on some of the issues raised in response the FTC’s proposed amendment to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley <a href="https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/rules/rulemaking-regulatory-reform-proce... Rule</a>, which requires financial institutions to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security program. But we’ve extended until August 12, 2020, the deadline for you to file comments on the topics that will be discussed at the workshop.

As always, if you intend to volunteer as a panelist or file a comment and you’re affiliated with an entity that has provided funding for research, analysis, or commentary on relevant topics, please identify that source of funding in your submission. 
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FTC Safeguards Workshop Postponed Until July 13, 2020, Will be Held Online

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Tuesday, April 21, 2020

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The Federal Trade Commission announced that it has postponed its workshop seeking input on proposed changes to the Safeguards Rule under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act until July 13, 2020 and that the event will be held online.

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The Federal Trade Commission announced that it has postponed its workshop seeking input on proposed changes to the Safeguards Rule under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act until July 13, 2020 and that the event will be held online.
In 2019, the FTC sought comments on the proposed amendments to the Safeguards Rule.
The FTC has extended the deadline to submit a comment on the topics that will be examined at the workshop until August 12, 2020.
Those interested in participating as a panelist at the workshop can email the FTC at [email protected] by May 14, 2020.

FTC Safeguards Workshop Postponed Until July 13, 2020, Will be Held Online

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Tuesday, April 21, 2020

The Federal Trade Commission announced that it has postponed its workshop seeking input on proposed changes to the Safeguards Rule under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act until July 13, 2020 and that the event will be held online.

Key Points:

The Federal Trade Commission announced that it has postponed its workshop seeking input on proposed changes to the Safeguards Rule under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act until July 13, 2020 and that the event will be held online.
In 2019, the FTC sought comments on the proposed amendments to the Safeguards Rule.
The FTC has extended the deadline to submit a comment on the topics that will be examined at the workshop until August 12, 2020.
Those interested in participating as a panelist at the workshop can email the FTC at [email protected] by May 14, 2020.

May 13th workshop takes a closer look at the GLB Safeguards Rule

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Monday, March 2, 2020

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Turning eighteen was a momentous birthday for most of us and the same could be said for the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Acts Safeguards Rule.
Finalized in 2002 and in effect since 2003, the Safeguards Rule requires financial institutions to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security program for handling customer information.
The FTC announced last year that it was putting the Safeguards Rule under the regulatory review magnifying glass.
The next step in the process is an event on May 13, 2020, Information Security and Financial Institutions: An FTC Workshop to Examine the Safeguards Rule.

FTC Extends Comment Deadline on Proposed Changes to Safeguards Rule

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Tuesday, May 21, 2019

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The FTC announced in March that it was seeking comment on proposed changes to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Acts Safeguards Rule as well as the Privacy Rule, which requires a financial institution to inform customers about its information-sharing practices and allow customers to opt out of having their information shared with certain third parties.

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The FTC announced in March that it was seeking comment on proposed changes to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Acts Safeguards Rule as well as the Privacy Rule, which requires a financial institution to inform customers about its information-sharing practices and allow customers to opt out of having their information shared with certain third parties.
In response to requests from commenters, the FTC will be publishing a notice in the Federal Register shortly, announcing that the deadline to submit comments on the proposed changes to the Safeguards Rule has been extended to August 2, 2019.
Comments on the proposed changes to the Privacy Rule are due on June 3, 2019, the original comment deadline.
The Commission voted 5-0 to publish a notice in the Federal Register extending the deadline for submitting comments on proposed changes to the Safeguards Rule.