On August 3, 2026, the OCC proposed revisions to 12 CFR part 4 governing the availability of OCC information. The proposal would create a new confidential supervisory information category and revise disclosure, FOIA, and related procedures.
What changed
The proposal would establish a new CSI subcategory, expand exceptions to prior approval for limited disclosures, allow release of certain aged CSI, clarify the OCC's view on criminal referrals for unauthorized disclosures, and add expedited FOIA processing and appeal procedures.
Compliance perspective
National banks and service providers that handle examination materials should review confidentiality controls, disclosure protocols, and document retention practices. Any institution that shares supervisory materials with affiliates, auditors, or vendors should watch this rule closely.
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