Can I sue my bank for violating my privacy rights?
GLB does not give you the right to sue a financial institution. However, some state laws may give you the right to file a lawsuit. An attorney can advise you of your rights under state law. Even though GLB does not allow you to sue, you may complain to the appropriate federal agency. A list of federal agencies that enforce GLB data privacy and security rules can be found in the References Section (Part 7) of PRC Fact Sheet 24(e), Is Your Financial Information Safe? www.privacyrights.org/fs/fs24e-FinInfo.htm#7 . Consumer complaints are a major source of information, and government enforcement actions are often initiated based on consumer complaints. As discussed above (Question 11), insurance companies are subject to state privacy regulations. To file a privacy-related complaint against an insurance company, contact your state insurance commissioner through the Web site for the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, www.naic.org .
