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AEGITz WISP Template and Gap Assessment
The Safeguards Rule covers tax preparers, accountants, and many financial advisers. What the written information security program requires and how to build one.
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The FTC Safeguards Rule under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act defines financial institution broadly enough to cover most firms that prepare returns or provide financial advice. It requires a written information security program with nine elements, including a designated qualified individual, a written risk assessment, mandatory multi-factor authentication, and an incident response plan.
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