FTC GLBA Safeguards Rule (16 CFR Part 314)
The FTC GLBA Safeguards Rule (16 CFR Part 314) is the Federal Trade Commission regulation implementing Title V of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 USC 6801-6809). The Rule applies to NON-BANK FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS under FTC jurisdiction (consumer reporting agencies + finance companies + auto dealers + mortgage brokers + payday lenders + tax preparers + non-bank lenders + investment advisors + others). Bank-regulator-supervised financial institutions are covered by parallel regulations (12 CFR Part 30 OCC + 12 CFR Part 208 + 225 FRB + 12 CFR Part 364 FDIC + 12 CFR Part 748 NCUA + 17 CFR 248 SEC) issued by the federal banking agencies. REGULATORY HISTORY: (a) 2002 ORIGINAL RULE: required a written information security program + risk assessment + service-provider oversight + adjusting for changes; (b) 2021 AMENDMENTS (effective 9 January 2022 + with January 2023 for elements that required additional time): expanded definition of financial institution to include FINDERS (introducers); added 9 SPECIFIC SAFEGUARD ELEMENTS - (1) ACCESS CONTROLS + role-based + least-privilege + periodic review; (2) DATA INVENTORY + CLASSIFICATION; (3) ENCRYPTION of customer information at rest and in transit; (4) SECURE DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES; (5) MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION (MFA) for any individual accessing customer information on the network; (6) SECURE DISPOSAL of customer information; (7) CHANGE MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES; (8) MONITORING AND LOGGING of authorized user activity + detecting unauthorized access; (9) CONTINUOUS MONITORING OR ANNUAL PENETRATION TESTING + SEMIANNUAL VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENTS; required QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL designation responsible for program oversight + Board reporting; required WRITTEN INCIDENT RESPONSE PLAN; (c) 2023 AMENDMENTS: added FTC NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT for security events affecting 500 OR MORE CONSUMERS within 30 DAYS; (d) 2024-2025 FTC ENFORCEMENT: actions against multiple financial institutions + mortgage brokers + auto dealers for non-compliance with the new elements; (e) 2025 ANTICIPATED: additional amendments on AI-related risk + supply-chain due diligence + interagency coordination. EXEMPTION: institutions maintaining customer information of fewer than 5,000 CONSUMERS may use SIMPLIFIED COMPLIANCE under Section 314.6 (written risk assessment + safeguard elements + service-provider oversight); 5,000+ institutions must comply with full requirements.
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Framework Domains (7)
FTC Safeguards Rule: 9 Safeguard Elements - Access, Encryption, MFA, Disposal, Change, Monitoring, Pen Test (314.4(c))
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FTC-Safeguards-9-Elements | 9 Safeguard Elements - Access, Inventory, Encryption, Secure-Dev, MFA, Disposal, Change-Mgmt, Monitoring, Pen-Test (16 CFR 314.4(c)) |
FTC Safeguards Rule: Comprehensive Information Security Program and Qualified Individual (314.3, 314.4(a))
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FTC-Safeguards-Program-Qualified-Individual | Comprehensive Information Security Program + Qualified Individual (16 CFR 314.3, 314.4(a)) |
FTC Safeguards Rule: Effective Date, Small Institution Exemption and 2024-2025 Pipeline (314.5, 314.6, Coordination)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FTC-Safeguards-2024-2025-Status | 2024-2025 Implementation Status, FTC Enforcement Actions and Anticipated Amendments |
| FTC-Safeguards-AI-SBOM-Pipeline | AI Use, SBOM, Supply Chain and 2024-2025 Emerging Areas |
| FTC-Safeguards-Coord-Banking-SEC-Higher-Ed | Coordination with Banking Agencies, SEC, Higher Education Safeguards and Insurance |
| FTC-Safeguards-Crosswalk-NIST-ISO-SOC | Crosswalk to NIST CSF 2.0, NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001 and SOC 2 |
| FTC-Safeguards-EffectiveDate-Small-Institution | Effective Date, Small Institution Exemption and Sectoral Coordination (16 CFR 314.5, 314.6) |
FTC Safeguards Rule: Scope, Definitions and Financial Institution Applicability (16 CFR 314.1, 314.2)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FTC-Safeguards-Scope-Defs | Scope, Definitions and Financial Institution Applicability (16 CFR 314.1, 314.2) |
FTC Safeguards Rule: Service Provider Oversight and Program Evaluation (314.4(d-g))
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FTC-Safeguards-ServiceProvider-Evaluation | Service Provider Oversight + Program Evaluation + Personnel Training (16 CFR 314.4(d-g)) |
FTC Safeguards Rule: Written Incident Response Plan, Board Reporting and FTC Breach Notification (314.4(h-j))
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FTC-Safeguards-IR-Plan-BoardReporting-FTC-Notification | Written Incident Response Plan + Board Reporting + FTC Breach Notification (16 CFR 314.4(h), (i), (j)) |
FTC Safeguards Rule: Written Risk Assessment (314.4(b))
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FTC-Safeguards-Risk-Assessment | Written Risk Assessment (16 CFR 314.4(b)) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is FTC GLBA Safeguards Rule (16 CFR Part 314)?
FTC GLBA Safeguards Rule (16 CFR Part 314) is a compliance framework from United States (FTC) with 7 domains and 11 controls. The FTC GLBA Safeguards Rule (16 CFR Part 314) is the Federal Trade Commission regulation implementing Title V of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 USC 6801-6809). The Rule applies to NON-BANK FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS under FTC jurisdiction (consumer reporting agencies + finance companies + auto dealers + mortgage brokers + payday lenders + tax preparers + non-bank lenders + investment advisors + others). Bank-regulator-supervised financial institutions are covered by parallel regulations (12 CFR Part 30 OCC + 12 CFR Part 208 + 225 FRB + 12 CFR Part 364 FDIC + 12 CFR Part 748 NCUA + 17 CFR 248 SEC) issued by the federal banking agencies. REGULATORY HISTORY: (a) 2002 ORIGINAL RULE: required a written information security program + risk assessment + service-provider oversight + adjusting for changes; (b) 2021 AMENDMENTS (effective 9 January 2022 + with January 2023 for elements that required additional time): expanded definition of financial institution to include FINDERS (introducers); added 9 SPECIFIC SAFEGUARD ELEMENTS - (1) ACCESS CONTROLS + role-based + least-privilege + periodic review; (2) DATA INVENTORY + CLASSIFICATION; (3) ENCRYPTION of customer information at rest and in transit; (4) SECURE DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES; (5) MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION (MFA) for any individual accessing customer information on the network; (6) SECURE DISPOSAL of customer information; (7) CHANGE MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES; (8) MONITORING AND LOGGING of authorized user activity + detecting unauthorized access; (9) CONTINUOUS MONITORING OR ANNUAL PENETRATION TESTING + SEMIANNUAL VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENTS; required QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL designation responsible for program oversight + Board reporting; required WRITTEN INCIDENT RESPONSE PLAN; (c) 2023 AMENDMENTS: added FTC NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT for security events affecting 500 OR MORE CONSUMERS within 30 DAYS; (d) 2024-2025 FTC ENFORCEMENT: actions against multiple financial institutions + mortgage brokers + auto dealers for non-compliance with the new elements; (e) 2025 ANTICIPATED: additional amendments on AI-related risk + supply-chain due diligence + interagency coordination. EXEMPTION: institutions maintaining customer information of fewer than 5,000 CONSUMERS may use SIMPLIFIED COMPLIANCE under Section 314.6 (written risk assessment + safeguard elements + service-provider oversight); 5,000+ institutions must comply with full requirements. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does FTC GLBA Safeguards Rule (16 CFR Part 314) have?
FTC GLBA Safeguards Rule (16 CFR Part 314) has 11 controls organised across 7 domains. The largest domains are FTC Safeguards Rule: Effective Date, Small Institution Exemption and 2024-2025 Pipeline (314.5, 314.6, Coordination) (5 controls), FTC Safeguards Rule: 9 Safeguard Elements - Access, Encryption, MFA, Disposal, Change, Monitoring, Pen Test (314.4(c)) (1 controls), FTC Safeguards Rule: Comprehensive Information Security Program and Qualified Individual (314.3, 314.4(a)) (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does FTC GLBA Safeguards Rule (16 CFR Part 314) map to?
FTC GLBA Safeguards Rule (16 CFR Part 314) maps to 300 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Vietnam Law on Cybersecurity (No. 24/2018/QH14) (55% coverage), Vermont Artificial Intelligence and Consumer Data Act (AICDA) (55% coverage), Privacy Act 1988 (Australia) (55% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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