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Difficulty: EasyGramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) and Consumer Privacy

An insurance agency must comply with the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) when handling nonpublic personal information (NPI). Match each GLBA rule or classification with its correct regulatory description.

  • Financial Privacy RuleRequires the delivery of notices detailing how an agency collects and shares information, including opt-out rights.
  • Safeguards RuleMandates that agencies develop a written security program to protect data electronically and physically.
  • Pretexting ProvisionsPrevents unauthorized individuals from obtaining nonpublic personal information through social engineering or deception.
  • GLBA CustomerDefined as an individual who establishes an ongoing policyholder relationship with the insurance agency.

Answer

The Financial Privacy Rule pairs with delivering privacy notices and opt-out rights. The Safeguards Rule pairs with developing a written security program. Pretexting Provisions pair with preventing data theft via deception. A GLBA Customer pairs with having an ongoing policyholder relationship.
Each GLBA component has a distinct regulatory purpose. The Financial Privacy Rule handles notices and sharing rights; the Safeguards Rule handles the physical and electronic security of the data itself; Pretexting provisions stop unauthorized access through deception; and defining a 'Customer' establishes who receives ongoing annual privacy notices.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary function of the Financial Privacy Rule.
It manages how information is shared and mandates privacy notices with opt-out options.
This is the rule dealing with disclosure rights.
2
Identify the primary function of the Safeguards Rule.
It requires a comprehensive, written data security plan.
This rule focuses on the physical and electronic safety of the data rather than its authorized disclosure.
3
Identify the purpose of Pretexting Provisions.
They protect against social engineering and deception.
Pretexting refers to obtaining information under false pretenses.
4
Define a Customer under GLBA.
An individual with an ongoing relationship with the agency.
This distinguishes them from a one-time consumer, determining when annual privacy notices are required.

Key Concept

Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act Core Components and Definitions
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