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NYDFS releases major update to Part 500 cybersecurity requirements for financial services companies

Data Protection Report

On November 1, 2023, the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) released the finalized amendments of Part 500 of its cybersecurity regulations. Some requirements also apply specifically to larger covered entities falling under the “Class A companies” category.

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Top Cybersecurity Startups to Watch in 2022

eSecurity Planet

Information security products , services, and professionals have never been in higher demand, making for a world of opportunities for cybersecurity startups. Investors recognize the potential too, as funding for cybersecurity ventures more than doubled from previous years to almost $22 billion in 2021. Series B SECURITI.ai

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NYDFS proposes significant cybersecurity regulation amendments

Data Protection Report

On November 9, 2022, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) officially proposed changes to its cybersecurity regulation and opened a 60-day public comment period. Notice of Cybersecurity Event. Revised Definition of Class A Companies and other Key Requirements. Board Expertise and Oversight.

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Proposed Amendments to NY Financial Services Cybersecurity Regulations Impose New Obligations on Large Entities, Boards of Directors and CISOs

Hunton Privacy

On July 29, 2022, the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) posted proposed amendments (“Proposed Amendments”) to its Cybersecurity Requirements for Financial Services Companies (“Cybersecurity Regulations”).

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ICYMI – Late December in privacy and cybersecurity

Data Protection Report

Late December and early January tend to be a busy time for everyone, so you may have missed a privacy update or two during that time. We have set out some updates in the form of questions, with some links where you can find more information. Answers are below. Which one is NOT on the list? 1798.135(a).)

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$8 million penalty to NYDFS – and another case of over-retention

Data Protection Report

On January 3, 2024, the New York Department of Financial Services announced a consent order with GGT, where GGT agreed to pay NYDFS $8 million and to surrender its BitLicense (for cryptocurrency trading), due to alleged violations of NYDFS’ cybersecurity and its virtual currency regulations.

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NYDFS proposes significant cybersecurity regulation amendments

Data Protection Report

On July 29, 2022, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) announced a “pre-proposed outreach” of material proposed changes to almost every section of its cybersecurity regulations, and would affect each entity covered by the current regulations of 23 NYCRR Part 500. The Proposed Regulation Changes.