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500.15(b)500.15(b)

>Control Description

To the extent a covered entity determines that encryption of nonpublic information at rest is infeasible, the covered entity may instead secure such nonpublic information using effective alternative compensating controls that have been reviewed and approved by the covered entity’s CISO in writing. The feasibility of encryption and effectiveness of the compensating controls shall be reviewed by the CISO at least annually.

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