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The Other Hairpin Trigger: When Your Own Team Triggers Your Incident Response Plan

? Key Takeaways Any unauthorized access triggers your IRP—not just external hackers, but also interns, advisors, contractors, spouses, and executives who access client information outside their defined role IRP trigger […]

The Hidden Tripwire in Regulation S-P: Why Your Incident Response Plan Is Easier to Trigger Than You Think

? KEY TAKEAWAYS Any vendor breach triggers your IRP – Even a split-second unauthorized access to a service provider’s system requires you to activate your Incident Response Plan within 72 hours […]

Do RIAs Need Contracts with Service Providers Under Regulation S-P?

? KEY TAKEAWAYS Reg S-P does NOT require written contracts (contrary to what some say) But you DO need “reasonably designed” policies to ensure vendor compliance Written commitments (contract, email, […]

Data Disposal for RIAs: More Than Shredding Old Files

Most advisors know you’re supposed to destroy old client records. But under the new Reg S-P amendments, the rules are tighter—and they extend to your vendors, too. Let’s talk about […]

Customer Notifications: What RIAs Need to Say—and When—After a Breach

You had a breach. Now what? Under Reg S-P, if client data was (or might’ve been) accessed without permission, and there’s a chance of harm, you have 30 days to […]

Why Your IT Provider Might Be Your Biggest Reg S-P Risk

Here’s something most RIAs don’t realize: even if your IT provider is the one that drops the ball, the SEC still holds you accountable. You Can Outsource Tasks—Not Liability That’s […]

Incident Response Plans for RIAs: Your New Must-Have Under Reg S-P

Picture this: a team member clicks a phishing email. Suddenly, your CRM data might be compromised. What do you do next? If you don’t have a written incident response plan […]

What the Reg S-P Amendments Really Mean for RIAs (Without the Legal Headache)

Let’s be honest—compliance rules rarely make for light reading. But if you’re a registered investment advisor (RIA), the 2024 amendments to Regulation S-P aren’t something you can skim and forget. […]