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SEC Announces Examination Priorities for 2019

Data Matters

On December 20, 2018, the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) of the U.S. In fiscal year (FY) 2018, the OCIE National Exam Program examined approximately 17 percent of SEC-registered advisers (RIAs), up from 15 percent during FY 2017 and 11 percent during FY 2016. Continued Focus on Retail Investors.

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Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Issues New Frequently Asked Questions on Customer Due Diligence Requirement

Data Matters

On April 3, 2018, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued new frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding its customer due diligence rule (CDD Rule). These FAQs are timely because the May 11, 2018 compliance date for the CDD rule is fast approaching. Accounts Opened Before May 11, 2018.

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Regulatory Update: NAIC Summer 2019 National Meeting

Data Matters

Securities and Exchange Commission on June 5, 2019, broker-dealers and associated persons are required to act in the best interest of a retail customer when recommending a securities transaction or investment strategy involving securities to a retail customer. Under Regulation Best Interest (Regulation BI), as adopted by the U.S.

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SEC and FINRA Issue 2020 Examination Priorities for Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers

Data Matters

Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) recently published their examination priorities (together, the Examination Priorities) for the 2020 calendar year. Protection of Retail Investors .

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SEC and FINRA Issue 2020 Examination Priorities (Including Cybersecurity) for Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers

Data Matters

Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) recently published their examination priorities (together, the Examination Priorities) for the 2020 calendar year. Protection of Retail Investors .

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Key takeaways for the private sector from The Bridges v South Wales police facial recognition case

Data Protection Report

On 11 August 2020, the Court of Appeal ( CA ) handed down its judgement in the case of R (on the application of Edward BRIDGES) v The Chief Constable of South Wales Police. The High Court was wrong to hold that SWP’s Data Protection Impact Assessment ( DPIA ) complied with the requirements of section 64 of the Data Protection Act 2018.

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