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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. This notice requirement explicitly applies to cybersecurity incidents occurring to the covered entity itself, its affiliates, or a third-party service provider.

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GUEST ESSAY: Why internal IT teams are ill-equipped to adequately address cyber risks

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Related: The case for augmented reality training Because of this, cybersecurity investments and regulatory oversight are increasing at an astounding rate , especially for those in the financial services industry, bringing an overwhelming feeling to chief compliance officers without dedicated security teams.

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NYDFS Amends Cybersecurity Rules for Financial Services Companies

Hunton Privacy

On November 9, 2022, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) released its second, proposed amendments to the Part 500 Cybersecurity Rule. Any cybersecurity event that affects a third-party service provider that also affects the covered entity.

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New York Department of Financial Services Issues First Guidance by a U.S. Regulator Concerning Cyber Insurance

Data Matters

On February 4, 2021, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) issued Circular Letter No. Systemic risk includes critical third-party vendors and catastrophic cyber events involving third parties, such as NotPetya and SolarWinds. The post New York Department of Financial Services Issues First Guidance by a U.S.

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NY Department of Financial Services Issues Guidance to Regulated Entities Regarding Cybersecurity During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Hunton Privacy

On April 13, 2020, the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) issued guidance (“April guidance”) to all New York State entities covered under NYDFS’s cybersecurity regulation regarding assessing and addressing heightened cybersecurity risks due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Historic Charges: First Enforcement Action Filed by New York Department of Financial Services Under Cybersecurity Regulation

Data Matters

On July 21, 2020, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS or the Department) issued a statement of charges and notice of hearing (the Statement) against First American Title Insurance Company (First American) for violations of the Department’s Cybersecurity Requirements for Financial Services Companies, 23 N.Y.C.R.R.

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NYDFS Imposes Fine of $5 Million on Carnival for Cybersecurity Breaches

Hunton Privacy

On June 24, 2022, the New York State Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS” or the “Department”) announced it had entered into a $5 million settlement with Carnival Corp. Since Carnival was licensed by the Department to sell insurance in NY State, it was treated as a covered entity under the Cybersecurity Regulation.