Websites for Business Assistance on Privacy of Consumer Financial Information
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has compiled extensive information on the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act privacy provisions and staff guidance on the FTC Rule on Privacy of Consumer Financial Information.
- Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has compiled extensive information on the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act privacy provisions and staff guidance on the FTC Rule on Privacy of Consumer Financial Information.
www.fdic.gov/consumers/privacy/index.html
See, "Banker-Related Materials", which includes:
FDIC Rule on Privacy of COnsumer Financial Information (12 CFR Part 332);
Privacy Rule Handbook; Compliance Examination procedures; and
Frequently Asked Questions on the Privacy Regulation.
For specific FDIC Financial Institution Letters (examples listed below), go to:
www.fdic.gov/news/news/financial/2002/index.html
FIL-8-2002 Guidance on Managing Risks Associated with Wireless Networks and Wireless Customer Access
FIL-106-2001 Frequently Asked Questions for the Privacy Regulations
FIL-46-2001 FFIEC Compliance Examination Procedures for Part 332
FIL-39-2001 Guidance on Identity Theft and Pretext Calling
FIL-22-2001 Guidelines Establishing Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information
FIL-2-2001 Privacy Rule Handbook
- Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) provides a training program and references materials on consumer financial privacy, from the FDIC, OTC, OCC, NCUA, and Federal Reserve System.
- Federal Reserve Board has supervisory letters on privacy-related issues.
www.federalreserve.gov/boarddocs/SRLETTERS/2001/
(SR 01-15 (SUP) Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information
SR 01-11 (SUP) Identity Theft & Pretext Calling
- National Credit Union Adminstration has a Consumer Privacy section with several topcis that contain privacy information and guides.
http://www.ncua.gov/Resources/ConsumerInformation/ConsumerPrivacy/index.aspx
- Office of Thrift Supervision provides supervisory guidance of various types. Go to:
www.ots.treas.gov and click on “Supervision”
(E.g., for the “Interagency Guidance on Privacy of Consumer Financial Information”, click on “Issuances”, then click on “CEO Memos”, and find “CEO Ltr 155”.)
- Office of Comptroller of the Currency has various Advisory Letters and Bulletins. Go to:
www.occ.treas.gov and click on “Issuances”
