Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act

GLBA
active

Requires financial institutions to explain data-sharing practices and to safeguard sensitive data. Includes the Safeguards Rule requiring security programs and the Privacy Rule requiring privacy notices.

Jurisdiction

United States

Jurisdiction Type

federal

Country

United States

Effective Date

11/12/1999

Enforcing Authority

FTC / Federal banking regulators

Maximum Fine

Up to ,000 per violation; criminal penalties up to ,000 and 5 years

Fines Under This Regulation

0

Total Fine Amount (USD)

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Privacy Topics

financial_dataconsumer_noticesafeguardspretexting

Key Articles

ArticleDescription
§501Protection of nonpublic personal information
§502Obligations for financial institutions
§521Privacy of consumer financial information
Title VPrivacy