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After years of relative silence on cybersecurity issues for retirement plans, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued three pieces of guidance in April 2021.  While the guidance is described as “tips” and “best practices”, plan sponsors should pay close attention to the DOL’s suggestions, since it is likely that some will later be enforced as requirements. That concern is heightened by recent statements from the DOL that it’s beginning to investigate plan sponsors on their practices for ensuring that participant information and benefits are protected from cybercriminals.

 

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About The Author
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JD, Partner, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Fred Reish is an ERISA attorney whose practice focuses on fiduciary responsibility, retirement income, and plan operational issues. He has been recognized as one of the “legends” of the retirement industry by both PLANADVISER magazine and PLANSPONSOR magazine.