On July 16, 2026, the OCC issued Bulletin 2026-32 containing a joint statement on identifying and handling highly sensitive information during examinations. It fell just before the requested window, but it was the most recent clear OCC supervisory issuance in force during that period.
What changed
The OCC updated examination-related supervisory expectations for how highly sensitive information should be identified and handled.
Compliance perspective
Banks should review examination response protocols, data room controls, and internal document handling standards for materials shared with regulators. The bulletin matters most for institutions that regularly transmit confidential customer, cyber, or operational information during exams.
Key date
Effective date: July 16, 2026.
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