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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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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”). Below are the key changes introduced by the Proposed Amendments. Class A Companies.

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ICYMI – Late December in privacy and cybersecurity

Data Protection Report

to report this event to the Department within 72 hours of its being discovered.”) The other four requirements were already present in New York’s General Business Law § 399-z. 7. a (Yes). In the Matter of Coinbase , Consent Order, ¶ 67 (Jan. Coinbase was required by 23 NYCRR § 500.17 8. b.

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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. Governance.

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Cybersecurity: Managing Risks With Third Party Companies

Cyber Info Veritas

This is according to a recent survey conducted by Soha Systems, and according to one of the speeches delivered by the Superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services, Mr. Benjamin Lawsky, “ A company’s cybersecurity is only as strong as the cybersecurity of its third-party vendors ”.

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