36. Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (Financial Services Modernization Act)
The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), also known as the Financial Services Modernization Act of 1999, is codified at 15 U.S.C. Chapter 94. While the Act is well-known for breaking down barriers between commercial banking, investment banking, and insurance companies, it also includes crucial provisions to protect the privacy and security of consumers' personal financial information held by financial institutions.