In a recent article for Automotive News, KPA’s Vice President of Legal and Corporate Development, Adam Crowell, emphasized the importance of complying with the amended Safeguards Rule by the Federal Trade Commission to protect consumer information from security breaches. Crowell outlined five immediate actions businesses can take to fast-track compliance, including selecting a compliance provider, educating and testing employees, conducting data-focused risk assessments, establishing an information security program and incident response plan, and enforcing technical controls. He stressed the need for continuous attention to maintain ongoing compliance with the FTC Safeguards Rule.