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GLBA Safeguards Rule Compliance Checklist for Maryland Title & Mortgage Companies

19 items your examiner will check — and the documentation you need to have ready. Download free, delivered to your inbox.

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This one-page checklist covers the GLBA Safeguards Rule requirements that Maryland title companies and mortgage firms are most frequently cited for during examiner reviews — organized by category so you can assess your current posture in under 30 minutes.

Written Security Plan

Written information security plan on file · Designated security coordinator identified · Risk assessment completed and documented · Plan reviewed and updated in the last 12 months

Email & Document Security

DMARC/DKIM/SPF configured on all company domains · Settlement documents sent via encrypted portal, not email · Email archiving in place for RESPA retention requirements

Wire Fraud Prevention

Callback verification procedure for all wire instructions · Staff training on BEC and wire fraud tactics completed · Domain monitoring for lookalike domains active

Endpoint & Access Controls

Full-disk encryption on all devices that touch borrower data · Remote wipe capability for laptops used at closings · MFA enforced on email and loan software · Same-day offboarding procedure documented

Vendor Management

Written agreements with all service providers that access NPI · IT provider has signed a GLBA-compliant service agreement · Vendor security posture reviewed annually

The full checklist includes 19 items with a yes/no format and a notes column for documenting gaps — designed to be used as a working document, not just a reference.

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