# 16 C.F.R. § 2.17 (2026): Statutory delays of notifications and prohibitions of disclosure

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_17

## Section

- **Citation:** 16 C.F.R. § 2.17 (2026)
- **Heading:** Statutory delays of notifications and prohibitions of disclosure
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 16 CFR: Commercial Practices / Chapter I: FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION / Part 2: NONADJUDICATIVE PROCEDURES / Subpart A: Inquiries › Investigations › Compulsory Processes / § 2.17: § 2.17   Statutory delays of notifications and prohibitions of disclosure.

## Text

Upon authorization by the Commissioner who issues compulsory process pursuant to § 2.7(a) or, alternatively, upon authorization by the General Counsel, Commission attorneys may seek to delay notifications or prohibit disclosures pursuant to the Right to Financial Privacy Act (12 U.S.C. 3409), the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (18 U.S.C. 2705), or section 7 of the U.S. SAFE WEB Act (15 U.S.C. 57b-2a).
[76 FR 54691, Sept. 2, 2011]

## Nearby sections

- [16 C.F.R. § 2.1 (2026) § 2.1   How initiated.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_1.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 2.2 (2026) § 2.2   Complaint or request for Commission action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_2.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 2.3 (2026) § 2.3   Policy as to private controversies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_3.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 2.4 (2026) § 2.4   Investigational policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_4.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 2.5 (2026) § 2.5   By whom conducted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_5.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 2.6 (2026) § 2.6   Notification of purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_6.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 2.7 (2026) § 2.7   Compulsory process in investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_7.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 2.9 (2026) § 2.9   Rights of witnesses in investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_9.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 2.10 (2026) § 2.10   Petitions to limit or quash Commission compulsory process.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_10.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 2.11 (2026) § 2.11   Withholding requested material.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_11.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 2.13 (2026) § 2.13   Noncompliance with compulsory processes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_13.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 2.14 (2026) § 2.14   Disposition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_14.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 2.15 (2026) § 2.15   Orders requiring witnesses to testify or provide other information and granting immunity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_15.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 2.16 (2026) § 2.16   Custodians.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_16.md)

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