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Action requiredNew York Department of Financial ServicesNYJun 23, 2026

New York DFS proposes confidentiality protocols rule for victims of domestic violence and endangered individuals

Published in the June 17, 2026 New York State Register, DFS proposed amendments to 11 NYCRR 244 covering confidentiality protocols for victims of domestic violence and endangered individuals. The rule would conform insurer handling of claim-related information to statutory changes in Insurance Law Section 2612.

Published in the June 17, 2026 New York State Register, DFS proposed amendments to 11 NYCRR 244 covering confidentiality protocols for victims of domestic violence and endangered individuals. The rule would conform insurer handling of claim-related information to statutory changes in Insurance Law Section 2612.

What changed

DFS proposed updates to insurer confidentiality requirements and claims-related information handling under 11 NYCRR 244.

Compliance perspective

Insurers should review claims intake, address confidentiality, data access controls, and staff procedures for protected individuals. Vendors handling policyholder or claimant data may also need updated instruction sets and workflow controls.

Key date

Effective date: June 17, 2026.

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