ACA is hosting a conference call for MAP members on March 22, 2010 to discuss strategy to oppose proposed rules by the FCC to amend TCPA regulations.
Mar 4, 2010
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An August 2009 decision from the Southern District of Florida suggests an agency’s error prevents it from using the bona fide error defense under the FDCPA.
Dec 4, 2009
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The FTC’s second roundtable continued a lively discussion regarding consumer arbitration and litigation in the debt collection context.
Oct 9, 2009
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HHS issues rule requiring HIPAA covered entities to notify individuals of breaches of their health information.
Sep 4, 2009
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The FTC delayed its enforcement of the Red Flags Rule another three months to give creditors and financial institutions additional time to develop and implement written identity theft prevention programs.
Aug 7, 2009
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FTC Releases Final Rules for Data Furnishers.
Jul 14, 2009
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The FTC is requesting interested parties submit written comments or original research regarding litigation and arbitration in the debt collection industry by August 1, 2009.
Jul 1, 2009
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The FTC is again delaying enforcement of the Red Flag Rules to give creditors, financial institutions, and service providers more time to develop an identify theft prevention program.
May 8, 2009
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The Commission received a petition requesting the FCC conclude prior express consent does not exist if the consumer provides consent for calls made to a landline number that is subsequently ported to a wireless telephone.
Apr 3, 2009
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The FTC released its 2009 Report on the FDCPA to Congress last month.
Mar 5, 2009
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ACA is hosting a teleseminar on March 10, 2009 with the FTC to discuss this historic report.
Mar 5, 2009
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The FTC is conducting a pilot study to consider developing a framework for a national survey to address the accuracy and completeness of consumer reports.
Jan 9, 2009
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Federal agencies passed new credit card rules in December 2008 affecting card disclosures, interest rates, payment allocation, and other issues potentially affecting debt collectors.
Jan 9, 2009
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The ACA Legal Fund Committee was successful in having the Leckler decision vacated and dismissed last month.
Dec 5, 2008
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Debt purchasers are no longer required to file a Form 1099-C based on non-payment of a debt during a 36-month period.
Dec 5, 2008
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