Financial Privacy

The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act: The Safeguards Rule

Under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, the Safeguards Rule, enforced by the Federal Trade Commission, requires financial institutions to have a security plan to protect the confidentiality and integrity of personal consumer information.

More information about the Rule and the financial institutions that it covers can be found in our Laws & Rules section. If you want to learn more about how to comply with the Safeguards Rule, visit our Education and Guidance section. This site also offers a Press Room with news releases and information about our workshops related to the Safeguards Rule. Click here to see the Federal Register Notice that contains the Final Rule.