Government Moves Paperwork From One Pile To Another Pile
Published Date: 12/11/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) is updating how it shares rules about handling unauthorized access to member info. Instead of keeping detailed guidance in the official rulebook, they’ll publish it separately to make updates easier and reduce confusion for credit unions. This change affects federally insured credit unions and invites public comments until February 9, 2026, with no new costs involved.
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