Guidelines for Safeguarding Member Information

Key Points

• 1Credit unions must implement security measures to protect sensitive member information like account numbers, Social Security numbers, and financial records
• 2The rules likely require credit unions to have plans in place to respond quickly if a data breach occurs and to notify members if their information is compromised
• 3Credit unions will need to regularly test and update their security systems to stay ahead of cyber threats and hackers
• 4Members of credit unions will have better protection for their personal data and clearer information about how their data is being safeguarded
• 5The public can submit comments on these proposed rules until February 10, 2026, before they become final

Key Dates