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CFPB Open Banking Rule 1033

United States

United States

2024

Consumer Protection

Overview

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized the Open Banking Rule under Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act in 2024. The rule establishes a federal framework for consumer data access and sharing in financial services. It requires financial institutions to provide consumers and authorized third parties with secure, consent-driven access to account information, enabling competition, innovation, and consumer choice.br>The rule applies to banks, credit unions, card issuers, digital wallets, payment apps, data aggregators, and fintechs operating in the U.S.

Key Obligations

  • Provide secure APIs for consumer-authorized data access
  • Ensure explicit consumer consent for data sharing
  • Prohibit data hoarding and discriminatory practices that limit portability
  • Allow consumers to easily switch providers and share financial data
  • Ensure data is accurate, portable, and provided in real time
  • Comply with privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity standards
  • Maintain records of data access and consent for compliance and audits

FAQ

Who enforces this rule?

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).

Which industries are covered?

Banks, credit unions, fintechs, data aggregators, card issuers, and payment platforms.

Is consumer consent mandatory?

Yes. All data sharing requires informed, explicit, and revocable consent.

What is the rule’s purpose?

To empower consumers, foster competition, and reduce switching barriers by giving people full control over their financial data.