Regulatory Alerts2026-04-16
SEC Seeks Public Comment on the Consolidated Audit Trail and Other Audit Trails and Data Sources
The Securities and Exchange Commission issued a concept release soliciting public comment on the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) and related data sources to inform a comprehensive regulatory review. The release specifically requests feedback on CAT funding, cost management, governance structure, design scope, cybersecurity, data privacy, and the balance between confidentiality, civil liberties, and regulatory needs. Public comments will be accepted for sixty days following Federal Register publication to guide potential regulatory responses and ongoing cost-reduction efforts.
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