Tag: financial privacy

  • EPIC Encourages FinCEN to Center Privacy and Data Security in Consumer Identification Methods

    May 29, 2024

    Yesterday EPIC submitted comments urging the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) to require strong privacy and security protections in their Consumer Identification Program (CIP) Rule that governs how banks obtain full Social Security Numbers (SSN) from third-party verifiers when a consumer opens an account or applies for a credit card.

    • Big Data

    • Consumer Privacy

    • Cybersecurity

    • Data Brokers

    • Data Protection

    • Data Security

    • Government Records & Privacy

    • Updates

  • EPIC Commends CFPB’s Personal Financial Data Rights Rulemaking 

    December 1, 2023

    EPIC joined Public Citizen and a coalition of civil society organizations this week in expressing support for the goals of the CFPB’s proposed Personal Financial Data Rights Rule. The rulemaking aims to enhance consumer privacy and data security and promote competition in the financial services industry.

    • Competition and Privacy

    • Consumer Privacy

    • Data Protection

    • Updates