On June 19, the Colorado Division of Securities adopted new cybersecurity rules applicable to broker-dealers purchasing securities in Colorado and investment advisers who do business in the state. The rules establish general guidelines for reasonable cybersecurity practices and mandate a number of specific practices, including the establishment and maintenance of written procedures reasonably designed to ensure cybersecurity. The rules became effective on July 15.

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