# The Ultimate Compliance Checklist

Published: April 24th, 2024  
Tags: Compliance  
1 min read

FTC compliance: it may be new but it’s not going away. There are many moving pieces when it comes to staying in the FTC’s good graces. To make it less stressful, here’s a handy checklist to print and keep at your desk!

#### By the one-year anniversary of the Safeguards Rule (June ninth):

- Complete [Executive Report](/content/blog/executive-reporting-tips-to-completing-your-yearly-report/index.html)
- Complete Incident Response plan
- Complete Risk Assessment
- Address Risk Assessment findings
- Push for 100 percent security training completion
- Verify encryption on any file shares or storage locations
- Ensure MFA is enabled on email and your DMS

#### Ongoing tasks to remain compliant:

- Review access to customer data monthly
- Review training status monthly
- Review and update device inventory semi-annually
- Review vulnerability assessments semi-annually
- Review incident response policies annually
- Review Incident Response plan annually
- Review service providers annually
- Update/replace end-of-life devices as needed

We hope this list will help you track all of your requirements. Some [providers](/content/compliance/index.html) might do the heavy lifting for you by taking on a few of these tasks. It’s always best to ask about what they may be able to take off your plate. Staying informed is key in the world of FTC regulations. [Subscribing](/content/byte-by-proton/index.html) to our newsletter will give you access to tools and updates like these regularly!

[Download the checklist here!](/content/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/L1_Proton_ComplianceChecklist.pdf)