Technology, Wire Fraud & Data Privacy in Real Estate

Protect your practice and clients from wire fraud, data breaches, and technology compliance failures. Covers BEC attack prevention, secure communication protocols, data privacy, social media compliance, and incident response.

6 Units

20 minutes per unit

Curriculum Map

What You Will Learn

Wire Fraud Prevention

Real estate wire fraud costs $446M annually. Learn the BEC attack patterns targeting closings and the verification protocols that stop them.

Data Privacy Compliance

GLBA applicability to real estate, state privacy laws, client PII handling requirements, and vendor contract essentials.

Incident Response

When a breach happens, your first 72 hours determine the outcome. State notification requirements, client communication, and regulatory reporting.

All Units

20 minutes

The Wire Fraud Epidemic in Real Estate Transactions

Examines the wire fraud epidemic affecting real estate transactions, including BEC attack methods, impersonation tactics, and the scope of financial losses.

•Identify the mechanics of business email compromise (BEC) attacks targeting real estate closings
•Recognize impersonation tactics used by fraudsters to redirect wire transfers
•Assess the financial and professional liability risks associated with wire fraud incidents

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20 minutes

Secure Communication Protocols for Real Estate Transactions

Covers secure communication protocols including encrypted email, client portals, wiring instruction verification, and out-of-band confirmation procedures.

•Implement encrypted email and secure client portal systems for transaction communications
•Apply out-of-band verification procedures for wiring instructions and sensitive data
•Design multi-factor authentication protocols for email and transaction management systems

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20 minutes

Data Privacy in Real Estate Transactions

Examines data privacy obligations in real estate including GLBA applicability, state privacy laws, PII handling, and vendor contracts.

•Determine when the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act applies to real estate brokerage activities
•Apply state privacy law requirements including California CCPA and state breach notification statutes
•Implement procedures for handling client personally identifiable information across the transaction lifecycle

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20 minutes

Technology Tools for Real Estate Professionals

Covers technology tools including CRM systems, e-signature platforms, transaction management software, and security requirements for each.

•Evaluate CRM systems and transaction management platforms based on security requirements
•Assess e-signature platforms for compliance with ESIGN Act and state Uniform Electronic Transactions Acts
•Identify security features required in cloud-based real estate technology tools

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20 minutes

Social Media Compliance for Real Estate Professionals

Examines social media compliance including advertising rules, fair housing requirements, client confidentiality, and professional boundaries.

•Apply state advertising regulations and NAR Code of Ethics to social media marketing
•Identify fair housing violations in social media content including discriminatory targeting and language
•Implement procedures to protect client confidentiality and maintain professional boundaries on social media

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20 minutes

Cybersecurity Incident Response and Breach Notification

Covers cybersecurity incident response including breach detection, containment, state notification laws, client communication, and regulatory reporting.

•Implement incident response procedures for detecting and containing data breaches
•Apply state data breach notification laws to determine when notification is required
•Execute client communication strategies following a data security incident

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