DFS - Certification of Compliance - Due 2/15/2018!
New York State Department of Financial Services recently updated its web page to indicate that any covered entities (i.e., agencies, insurance agents or insurance brokers) that already submitted their Certification of…
New York State Department of Financial Services recently updated its web page to indicate that any covered entities (i.e., agencies, insurance agents or insurance brokers) that already submitted their Certification of Compliance, needs to do so again after Monday, Jan. 1, 2018.
According to the department, "The Certification of Compliance certifies that a Covered Entity complied with 23 NYCRR 500 for the entire calendar year. As such, the department only expects to receive a Certification of Compliance between January 1 and the February 15 deadline for the previous calendar year. Unless a Covered Entity is ceasing department-authorized operations before that year end, a Certification of Compliance before year end will not satisfy the requirement that a Covered Entity certify its compliance as of year-end."
The NYDFS Cyber Security Regulation (23NYCRR500) requires all New York-licensed insurance agencies, agents and brokers to file a certification of compliance, prior to Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, and annually thereafter. The certification confirms that the licensed entity has complied with the regulation to the extent required, which includes conducting a risk assessment and developing cybersecurity programs and policies based upon that risk assessment.
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