CAMS · Question #348
A bank teller receives a written request from a police officer to review a previous customer's account on a pre-populated form with the officer's official letter head. The officer suspects the…
The correct answer is D. Escalate the request to the compliance officer. the bank teller should not provide any information to the police officer without consulting the compliance officer first. The compliance officer is responsible for ensuring that the bank follows the applicable laws and regulations regarding customer privacy, data protection…
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A bank teller receives a written request from a police officer to review a previous customer's account on a pre-populated form with the officer's official letter head. The officer suspects the previous customer is engaging in smurfing. Which action should the bank teller perform?
Options
- AProvide the police officer information after AML compliance approval.
- BReject the request and escalate to the compliance officer.
- CProvide the police officer information after management approval.
- DEscalate the request to the compliance officer.
How the community answered
(23 responses)- A9% (2)
- B4% (1)
- C17% (4)
- D70% (16)
Explanation
the bank teller should not provide any information to the police officer without consulting the compliance officer first. The compliance officer is responsible for ensuring that the bank follows the applicable laws and regulations regarding customer privacy, data protection, and anti-money laundering. The compliance officer can verify the authenticity and validity of the request, determine the appropriate response, and obtain any necessary approvals or authorizations before releasing any information. The bank teller should not reject the request outright, as this could be seen as uncooperative or obstructive. The bank teller should also not provide the information after management approval, as this could bypass the compliance officer's role and expose the bank to legal or regulatory risks.
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