Data management

Consumers have too little control over how their data is shared

11/04/20

Despite tougher privacy regulations, further safeguards are needed that require consumers' clear consent before personal information is exchanged.

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OCC fines Morgan Stanley $60 million for 2016 data breach

10/08/20

The regulator found that the financial services company failed to take precautions in disposing of hardware that contained sensitive customer information.

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Fed CRA plan seen as bridging divide with OCC

10/01/20

The agencies are still at odds over how to reform the scoring system in Community Reinvestment Act exams, but experts say the central bank’s recent draft proposal suggests a deal could be struck.

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CFPB data collection rule could exempt smallest small-business lenders

09/15/20

The agency finally detailed how it may implement congressional requirements to collect information on credit to small businesses. Lenders below certain asset thresholds and that make few business loans could be off the hook.

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Put bank exam council in charge of data privacy

07/17/20

The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council is best suited to craft uniform policies to protect consumer data. A patchwork of state rules is cumbersome.

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