The NCUA needs to do a more thorough review of how it protects the privacy of its computer users and data, according to a report by the agency's Office of Inspector General.
The report, which was released on Nov. 14, said the focus of the review should be on how often the agency relies on Social Security numbers and other "personally identifiable information" as a means of access to its data.
By performing this survey, the NCUA "will reduce the risk of exposing its sensitive data to a breach of confidentiality by an authorized or unauthorized entity. Ultimately, this could prevent public embarrassment for the agency and a loss of trust by the public."
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