IT Vendor Management

FTC Safeguards Rule Compliance: Which Businesses Are Covered and What It Actually Requires

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FTC Safeguards Rule compliance for businesses - who is covered, what the nine program elements require, and what operational compliance looks like for regulated firms in PA, NJ and DE

The FTC Safeguards Rule applies to more businesses than most expect – and compliance requires more than most have documented. FTC Safeguards Rule compliance is an active federal obligation for any organization that qualifies as a financial institution under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act – a category that is considerably broader than it sounds. The rule is … Read more

FTC Safeguards Rule Auto Dealership Compliance: What the 2025 Guidance Actually Requires

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FTC Safeguards Rule auto dealership compliance 2025 — what the FTC guidance requires for dealership information security programs in PA, NJ and DE

Where most dealership compliance programs end is where the FTC’s 2025 guidance expects them to begin. FTC Safeguards Rule auto dealership compliance has been a legal obligation for dealerships arranging or facilitating consumer financing since June 2023. What changed in June 2025 is that the FTC released its first set of Frequently Asked Questions specifically … Read more

IT Vendor Management: Why More Vendors Often Means Less Clarity

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IT vendor management and technology vendor coordination for business operations

IT vendor management rarely becomes a priority when a business has only a few technology relationships to oversee. At that stage, things still feel manageable. One provider handles connectivity. Another supports a line-of-business platform. A managed services partner may cover day-to-day support. Someone internally knows who to call, what each vendor is responsible for, and … Read more