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REALTORS® can take steps to protect the information they collect from consumers by using best practices in several aspects of their real estate businesses including email, password protection, setting up information policies and maintaining appropriate insurance coverage, according to the National Association of REALTORS®.

Check the NAR “Cybersecurity Checklist” for ideas you can review and implement.

NAR suggests Illinois REALTORS® work with an attorney licensed in Illinois to help develop cybersecurity-related programs, policies and materials.