Business Ethics and the GLB Act
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What primary purpose does the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act serve for financial institutions?

  • To regulate interest rates on loans provided by financial institutions.
  • To increase the number of financial products offered to consumers.
  • To ensure the protection and privacy of consumer financial data. (correct)
  • To mandate the sharing of customer information with third parties.

Which of the following is NOT a rule outlined by the Privacy requirements of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act?

  • Data Protection Rule (correct)
  • Consumer Privacy Rule
  • Disclosure Rule
  • Financial Privacy Rule

What does ethical conduct entail for an individual in a business context?

  • Performing actions that are only beneficial to oneself.
  • Making transparent and fair judgments affecting all parties involved. (correct)
  • Making decisions based solely on financial gain.
  • Conducting business without regard for legal regulations.

Which issue could be addressed by laws ensuring ethical conduct in business?

<p>Preventing deceptive criminal activities like fraud. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of information does the Financial Privacy Rule govern?

<p>Nonpublic personal information from consumers. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a consumer from a customer in the context of financial services?

<p>A consumer engages in a one-time transaction for personal reasons. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for financial institutions regarding customer information?

<p>Share customer information freely with all affiliates. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the Pretexting Provisions focus on in the context of consumer protection?

<p>Protecting personal financial information from being obtained under false pretenses. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which agency is empowered to enforce the regulations contained in the Act?

<p>The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum civil penalty for each violation of the law as stated?

<p>$100,000 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Business Ethics

Moral principles that guide how an individual or company conducts business.

Ethical Conduct

Actions that are transparent, fair, honest, and considerate to all parties involved.

Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLB)

A law that requires financial institutions to disclose their information-sharing procedures and protect sensitive data.

Nonpublic Personal Information

Information about individuals, such as their income, credit history, or loan applications.

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Financial Privacy Rule

A rule under the GLB Act that governs the collection of nonpublic personal information from customers.

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Consumer

An individual who obtains or has obtained a financial product or service for personal reasons from a financial institution, usually with a one-time transaction.

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Customer

A consumer with a continuing relationship with a financial institution, such as an individual with a significant or long-term relationship.

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Privacy and Opt-Out Notices

Financial institutions must provide privacy and opt-out notices to all their customers initially and annually, but only to certain consumers.

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Safeguards Rule

Companies must design, implement, and maintain safeguards to protect customer information while it is in their custody.

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Pretexting Provisions

This provision protects consumers from individuals or businesses that obtain their personal financial information under false pretenses.

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Study Notes

Business Ethics and the Law

  • Business ethics are moral principles guiding business conduct.
  • Ethical decisions involve transparency, fairness, honesty, and consideration for all parties.
  • Ethical decisions can have legal consequences.
  • Fraud and deceptive advertising are ethical concerns with legal ramifications.

Gramm-Leach-Bliley (GLB) Act

  • The GLB Act mandates financial institutions disclose information-sharing to customers and protect consumer data.
  • Title V (Privacy) focuses on sharing customer and personal financial data relevant to mortgage lending.
  • Three Key GLB Rules:
    • Financial Privacy Rule: Governs collection of nonpublic information, including application data, data from other sources, and transaction details (balances, purchases). Customer status (one-time consumer vs. continuing customer) is relevant. Initial and annual privacy/opt-out notices are required for customers, but not all consumers. Specifies when information sharing with affiliates or other parties is allowed.
    • Safeguards Rule: Financial institutions must protect customer data in their custody.
    • Pretexting Provisions: Protect consumers from fraudulent acquisition of their financial information.
  • Enforcement and Penalties:
    • FTC and other federal/state agencies enforce the Act.
    • Violations can result in civil penalties up to $100,000 per violation.
    • Officers/directors can face personal liability (up to $10,000 per violation).
    • Institutions and officers/directors may be fined and face imprisonment of up to 5 years, or both.

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This quiz explores the intersection of business ethics and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLB Act). It focuses on the principles guiding ethical business conduct, such as transparency and fairness, and the legal implications of ethical decisions. Additionally, it covers the privacy regulations mandated by the GLB Act related to financial institutions and consumer data protection.

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