NY to Require Banks, Insurers to take Cybersecurity Steps

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) —

New York state will soon have new rules intended to protect bank and insurance customers from hacking.

Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday that new regulations will take effect March 1 that require financial institutions to create and maintain cybersecurity programs intended to prevent illegal access to sensitive personal information.

Many banks and insurers already have cybersecurity programs in place, but the new regulation would make them mandatory.

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