The consumer in this case was a minor when her parents incurred a medical debt from care she received. The CRA reported that she owed the debt once she became an adult. The consumer alleged that the CRA had reported inaccurate information by claiming the consumer, and not her parents, owed the debt. 06/21/2022 3:30 […]
A consumer claimed that a mortgage was fraudulently opened in his name. The consumer filed a police report and disputed the debt with a CRA. The data furnisher investigated the claim and determined that its reporting of the debt was accurate. The consumer sued the data furnisher for violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 06/20/2022 […]
California Association of Collectors advances advocacy on key legislation in the state and focuses on members’ stories during the annual legislative day. 06/20/2022 2:30 P.M. 2.5 minute read Members of the California Association of Collectors Inc. met with several key players in the California legislature for the state unit’s annual legislative day. The goal of […]
The rules implement the California Privacy Rights Act with requirements for businesses to share collected information with consumers at their request, among others. 06/07/2022 10:30 A.M. 2.5 minute read The review of regulations to implement the California Privacy Rights Act is underway this month by the California Protection Agency, which is tasked with implementing the […]
The assembly unanimously passed the bill, sending it to the state Senate. The bill aims to increase the transparency of credit repair services and increase enforcement under existing state law. Editor’s note: This article is available for members only. 05/26/2022 3:30 P.M. 1.5 minute read A California bill focused on improvements to regulations of credit […]
Members licensed in California are invited to attend a virtual wine tasting fundraiser in June. Sign up by June 9. 05/17/2022 1:45 P.M. 2 minute read Register now for the California Association of Collectors’ (CAC) activities in June. ACA International members operating in California are invited to legislative events hosted by the CAC, including: CAC […]
Licensing delay in California is due to a change in federal background check processes for applicants, the DFPI says. 05/24/2022 11:45 A.M. 2.5 minute read The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) announced this week that the issuance of licenses under the Debt Collection Licensing Act is “unavoidably delayed” at this time. Prospective […]
The portal allows consumers to look up licensees and debt collectors allowed to do business in California and for applicants to check their business operation status while their license is pending. 05/16/2022 2:00 P.M. 1.5 minute read California’s Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) recently launched an online portal for consumers and debt collection […]
2022 has been a busy year in terms of state data privacy laws. Read this update from attorney member Josh Stevens and register for ACA’s state law education Hot Topic later this month. 05/05/2022 11:00 A.M. 3.5 minute read Key takeaways: The Connecticut Data Privacy Act is similar to laws in Virginia and Colorado. Privacy […]
The California Association of Collectors has launched a new and improved website. 04/29/2022 2:30 P.M. 1 minute read The California Association of Collectors (CAC) is excited to announce the launch of its new website. After months of planning and creating, CAC’s new website (www.calcollectors.net) has been redesigned with a cleaner look to help members more easily […]
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