🔍 FTC Safeguards Rule Small Business Exemption Checker

Determine if your business qualifies for the small entity exemption and understand your compliance requirements

⚠️ Non-compliance penalties: Up to $51,744 per violation in 2025
1 What type of financial institution is your business?
The FTC Safeguards Rule applies to financial institutions as defined by the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act.
2 How many customer information records does your business maintain?
Count all records containing customer personal information, including: • Current and former customers • Prospects with personal information • Loan applicants • Account holders (active and closed accounts) • Paper and electronic records
4 How does your business process customer information?
Third-party relationships may affect your compliance requirements under the Safeguards Rule.
5 Contact Information (Optional - for personalized results)
Providing contact information allows us to send you a detailed report and compliance guidance specific to your business.

Analyzing your business requirements...

📏 Small Entity Exemption

The FTC provides limited exemptions for small entities with fewer than 5,000 customer records. However, basic security measures are still required even if exempt from the full rule.

⚖️ Compliance Requirements

Even small entities must implement reasonable security measures to protect customer information. The exemption reduces documentation requirements but doesn't eliminate security obligations.

📈 Growth Considerations

As your business grows, you may lose exemption status. Plan ahead to ensure smooth transition to full compliance when you exceed the 5,000 record threshold.

🚀 Get Your Personalized Compliance Plan

Whether exempt or not, we can help you implement the right security measures for your business size and industry.