Security of Customer Information
This program is designed to set standards for developing, implementing, and maintaining reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the security, confidentiality, and integrity of customer information.
Purposes:
To ensure the security and confidentiality of customer information;
To protect against anticipated threats to the security and/or integrity of customer information;
To guard against unauthorized access to, or use of, customer information that could result in harm or inconvenience to any customer; and
To comply with the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and the related rules put forth by the Federal Trade Commission.
This section identifies the offices and individuals responsible for coordinating this program and reviewing and updating the program over time.
II. Risk Assessment & Safeguards
There is an inherent risk in handling and storing any information that must be protected. Identifying areas of risk and maintaining appropriate safeguards can reduce risk. Safeguards are designed to reduce the risk inherent in handling customer information. The Federal Trade Commission has identified four areas to address:
III. Appendices