# 17 C.F.R. § 248.101 (2026): Purpose and scope

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P248_S248_101

## Section

- **Citation:** 17 C.F.R. § 248.101 (2026)
- **Heading:** Purpose and scope
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 17 CFR: Commodity and Securities Exchanges / Chapter II: SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION / Part 248: REGULATIONS S-P, S-AM, AND S-ID / Subpart B: Regulation S-AM: Limitations on Affiliate Marketing / § 248.101: § 248.101   Purpose and scope.

## Text

(a)
Purpose.
The purpose of this subpart is to implement section 624 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. 1681,
et seq.
(“FCRA”). Section 624, which was added to the FCRA by section 214 of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003, Public Law 108-159, 117 Stat. 1952 (2003) (“FACT Act” or “Act”), regulates the use of consumer information received from an affiliate to make marketing solicitations.
(b)
Scope.
This subpart applies to any broker or dealer other than a notice-registered broker or dealer, to any investment company, and to any investment adviser or transfer agent registered with the Commission. These entities are referred to in this subpart as “you.”

## Nearby sections

- [17 C.F.R. § 248.101 (2026) § 248.101   Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P248_S248_101.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 248.102 (2026) § 248.102   Examples.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P248_S248_102.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 248.120 (2026) § 248.120   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P248_S248_120.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 248.121 (2026) § 248.121   Affiliate marketing opt out and exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P248_S248_121.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 248.122 (2026) § 248.122   Scope and duration of opt out.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P248_S248_122.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 248.123 (2026) § 248.123   Contents of opt out notice; consolidated and equivalent notices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P248_S248_123.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 248.124 (2026) § 248.124   Reasonable opportunity to opt out.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P248_S248_124.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 248.125 (2026) § 248.125   Reasonable and simple methods of opting out.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P248_S248_125.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 248.126 (2026) § 248.126   Delivery of opt out notices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P248_S248_126.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 248.127 (2026) § 248.127   Renewal of opt out elections.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P248_S248_127.md)
- [17 C.F.R. § 248.128 (2026) § 248.128   Effective date, compliance date, and prospective application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P248_S248_128.md)

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