FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on Cybersecurity and Financial Data Protection

Original title: CYBER THREATS, CONSUMER DATA, AND THE FINANCIAL SYSTEM

January 1, 2022

cybersecurity financial services consumer data protection banking data privacy

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a formal record of expert testimony that informs potential future federal legislation regarding how banks and credit unions must secure consumer financial information against cyberattacks.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Financial Institutions

Banks and credit unions are subject to evolving cybersecurity regulations and data protection standards discussed in the hearing.

Consumers

The security of consumer financial data and personal information is the primary subject of the policy discussions.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions held a hearing on November 3, 2021, to examine cybersecurity threats facing the financial system and the protection of consumer data. The session included testimony from industry experts, banking representatives, and policy advocates regarding the current digital security landscape.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on November 3, 2021, in a hybrid format.
The session focused on the intersection of cyber threats, consumer data, and the stability of the financial system.
Witnesses included representatives from the Center for Democracy and Technology, the National Bankers Association, the Independent Community Bankers of America, and Canvas Credit Union.
The hearing record includes prepared statements from witnesses and additional materials submitted by organizations like the American Bankers Association and the Credit Union National Association.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to gather expert testimony on how cyber threats impact the financial system and how consumer data is currently being protected.

Who testified at the hearing?

Witnesses included Samir Jain (Center for Democracy and Technology), Robert James II (National Bankers Association), Jeffrey K. Newgard (Bank of Idaho/ICBA), and Carlos Vazquez (Canvas Credit Union).

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Focus on Hybrid Governance

The document highlights the transition to hybrid congressional hearings, noting specific procedural rules for remote participation and timer management.

Ed Perlmutter

Connected Entities

organizationSubcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions“The body conducting the hearing”Map →

personCarlos Vazquez“Chief Information Security Officer at Canvas Credit Union”Map →

personRobert James II“Chairman of the National Bankers Association”Map →

personEd Perlmutter“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions”Map →

personJeffrey K. Newgard“President and CEO of Bank of Idaho”Map →

personSamir Jain“Director of Policy at the Center for Democracy and Technology”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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