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310411-00

Cyber security regulation—risk assessment
Is there a specific qualification for the risk assessor? In other words, can the owner/principal of the agency or an agency employee perform the......

310412-00

Cyber security regulation—no agency management system
Am I required to comply with the cyber security regulation if my agency does not have an agency management system? The policies I write for......

310415-00

Cyber security regulation—who is subject?
Who is subject to the cyber security regulation?...

310416-00

Cyber security regulation—limited exemption
What is the limited exemption?...

310417-00

Cyber security regulation—compliance with limited exemption
If I qualify for the limited exemption, what do I need to do?...

310419-00

Cyber security regulation—where to start
To comply with the cyber security regulation, where should I start?...

310420-00

Cyber security regulation—noncompliance penalty
What would the penalty be if an insurance agent or broker did not comply with the New York cyber security regulation?...

310421-00

Cyber security regulation—notices 
How should a covered entity submit cyber security event notices, compliance certifications and exemption notices to the department?...

310422-00

Cyber security regulation—covered entity
Can an entity be both a covered entity and a third-party service provider under New York’s 23 NYCRR Part 500 cyber security regulation?...

310424-00

Cyber security regulation—multi-factor authentication
Are all third-party service providers required to implement multi-factor authentication and encryption when dealing with a covered entity?...

310428-00

Cyber security regulation—shell corporations
I have a partner who also has an independent insurance agency. We created an insurance-licensed entity for company appointment purposes, as well......

310429-00

Cyber security regulation—third-party service providers
What are “third-party service providers”?...

310430-00

Cyber security regulation—definitions
What is a “cyber security event”? What is a "cyber security incident? What is “non-public information”?...

310434-00

Cyber security regulation—reportable events
When is an unsuccessful cyber security attack a reportable event?...

310435-00

Cyber security regulation—encryption
Do the New York cyber security regulations require me to encrypt my email and policyholder data?...

310436-00

Cyber security regulation—submitting limited exemption
What are the steps to submit my New York cyber security limited exemption online? What if I need to amend an exemption or no longer qualify for......

310437-00

Cyber security regulation—limited exemption form required for employees?
Do my licensed employees, agents, and representatives need to submit their own individual “Notice of Exemption” forms?...

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Cyber security regulation—what am I exempt from?
I filed the exemption, but I can’t find anywhere what we are exempted from. What is the point of filing the exemption notice when doing......

310474-00

Cyber security regulation—retired licensee
I’m retired and no longer using my insurance license. I don’t use a computer or information system, nor do I retain any......

310481-00

If I am a 1099 independent contractor, do I need to comply with New York’s cyber security regulation?
If I am a 1099 independent contractor, do I need to comply with New York’s cyber security regulation?...

310482-00

Notification of data breach
I think that my computer information system was breached by a hacker. Am I required to notify my clients?...

310509-00

Cyber security regulation—inactive licensee
I’m licensed but do not actively use my license. What do I need to do? Am I exempt?...

310515-00

Cyber security regulation—access privileges and management
What are the responsibilities of an agency to limited user access to non-public information under 23 NYCRR 500? ...

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Cyber requirements for non-resident licensees
Are nonresident N.Y. licensees subject to the new cyber requirements?...

900429-00

General Data Protection Regulation compliance
I have heard that the European Union passed a cyber security regulation. Does it impact producers in the U.S.? If so, how do we comply with it?...

900507-00

Multi-factor authentication
What is multi-factor authentication and why is it important?...