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X-CUI-BSA Informational

Protect Bank Secrecy Act / FinCEN Information

Official citation: 31 USC 5311 et seq.; 31 CFR Chapter X

Class: informational · Severity: medium

Requirement text

31 USC 5311 et seq.; 31 CFR Chapter X

What it means

Bank Secrecy Act / FinCEN information — including SARs and related data — is restricted to prevent tipping off and to protect the financial-intelligence system. 31 USC 5311 et seq. and 31 CFR Chapter X govern access and the SAR confidentiality rules. Unauthorized disclosure of a SAR carries penalties.

Required by

  • 31 USC 5311 et seq.; 31 CFR Chapter X
  • 31 USC 5311 et seq.; 31 CFR Chapter X

Educational reference only — not legal advice. Consult a qualified assessor or attorney for binding compliance determinations.