FTC GLBA Safeguards Rule (16 CFR Part 314)
The FTC's Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information (Safeguards Rule, revised 2021, effective June 2023) implements the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) requirements for financial institutions. It mandates a comprehensive information security programme with specific technical controls including encryption, MFA, access controls, and incident response. Applies to non-banking financial institutions including auto dealers, mortgage brokers, and tax preparers.
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Framework Domains (6)
Incident Response and Reporting
Incident management and Lloyd's reporting
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FTC-314.4g | Program Evaluation and Adjustment |
| FTC-314.4h | Written Incident Response Plan |
| FTC-314.4i | Board / Senior Officer Reporting |
| FTC-314.4j | FTC Breach Notification |
| FTC-314.5 | Exemption for Small Institutions |
| LLOYDS-IR-01 | Incident Response Plan |
| LLOYDS-IR-02 | Lloyd's Incident Reporting |
| LLOYDS-IR-03 | Resilience and Recovery |
| NGC-5.260(g) | Cyber Attack Investigation |
| NGC-5.260(h) | Board Notification |
| NGC-5.260(i) | Patron and Employee Data Protection |
| Sec. 314.4(h) | Incident response plan |
| Sec. 314.4(i) | Board reporting by Qualified Individual |
| Sec. 314.4(j) | FTC notification requirement |
| Sec. 314.5 | Effective date and compliance |
| Sec. 314.6 | Exceptions for small institutions |
Information Security Programme Standards
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 314.3(a) | Comprehensive information security programme |
| Sec. 314.3(b) | Programme objectives |
| Sec. 314.4(a) | Designate a Qualified Individual |
| Sec. 314.4(b) | Written risk assessment |
Monitoring and Response
Continuous monitoring and incident response
Purpose, Scope and Definitions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 314.1 | Purpose and scope |
| Sec. 314.2(a) | Definition of financial institution |
| Sec. 314.2(b) | Definition of customer information |
Safeguard Elements
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 314.4(c) | Design and implement safeguards |
| Sec. 314.4(c)(1) | Access controls |
| Sec. 314.4(c)(2) | Data inventory and classification |
| Sec. 314.4(c)(3) | Encryption of customer information |
| Sec. 314.4(c)(4) | Secure development practices |
| Sec. 314.4(c)(5) | Multi-factor authentication |
| Sec. 314.4(c)(6) | Data disposal procedures |
| Sec. 314.4(c)(7) | Change management procedures |
| Sec. 314.4(c)(8) | Monitoring and logging |
Testing, Training and Oversight
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Sec. 314.4(d) | Regular testing and monitoring |
| Sec. 314.4(e) | Security awareness training |
| Sec. 314.4(f) | Service provider oversight |
| Sec. 314.4(g) | Programme evaluation and adjustment |
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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 6 domains and 36 controls. The FTC's Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information (Safeguards Rule, revised 2021, effective June 2023) implements the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) requirements for financial institutions. It mandates a comprehensive information security programme with specific technical controls including encryption, MFA, access controls, and incident response. Applies to non-banking financial institutions including auto dealers, mortgage brokers, and tax preparers. 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 36 controls organised across 6 domains. The largest domains are Incident Response and Reporting (16 controls), Safeguard Elements (9 controls), Information Security Programme Standards (4 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 643 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are FTC Safeguards Rule (16 CFR Part 314) (61% coverage), CSA CCM v4 (56% coverage), TISAX — Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange (56% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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