On the heels of advocacy impacting the FTC’s compliance deadline for components of its Safeguards Rule, ACA filed comments with the commission on its data security proposed rule, saying the proposal overlaps and conflicts with Congress’ plans. 11/21/2022 2:45 P.M. 4 minute read ACA International submitted this month on the Federal Trade Commission’s Advance Notice […]
What is ACA working on right now? Here’s a recap of our recent projects and news coverage, focused on compliance resources, ongoing advocacy on the CFPB’s regulatory approach, updates on text messaging rules from the FCC and changes to the Safeguards Rule compliance deadline. 11/21/2022 1:15 P.M. 6 minute read ACA International’s team is dedicated […]
The FTC’s $100 million action against Vonage earlier this month highlights regulators’ increased focus on deceptive online practices. 11/17/2022 2:30 P.M. 7 minute read State and federal regulators have been increasingly focused on exposing companies’ use of “dark patterns:” deceptive online practices and other hurdles that make it difficult for consumers to stop recurring charges […]
ACA advocated for the extension, which will allow covered financial institutions until June 9, 2023, to develop written risk assessments and training plans, among other requirements. 11/15/2022 1:30 P.M. 2.5 minute read After advocacy by ACA International and support of other groups’ comments, the Federal Trade Commission announced today it is extending the deadline for […]
On this ACA Huddle, industry professionals Kim Phan and Leslie Bender review the activities leaders should complete to ensure their organizations are compliant by the upcoming deadline. Meeting Recording Passcode: 7?6+&I$k Session Slides 11/10/2022 9:00 A.M. 2 minute read As the Dec. 9, 2022, FTC Safeguards Rule deadline approaches, company leaders are asking for a […]
Committee leaders requested updates from several regulators, including the CFPB and FTC, on their implementation of laws to reduce the regulatory burden for small businesses. 11/08/2022 11:00 A.M. 4.5 minute read Leaders in the U.S. House of Representative’s Committee on Small Business are seeking answers on the regulatory burden for small businesses from the Consumer […]
The vote at a FTC meeting last week will initiate a rulemaking on “junk fees” and comments on their impact on consumers. 10/23/2022 1:30 P.M. 3 minute read The Federal Trade Commission at its meeting Thursday voted to publish an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) on “junk fees.” FTC Chair Lina Khan and Commissioners […]
The alert serves as an example of why the distinction between bad actors and legitimate companies helping with the debt relief program is important—much like when scams target the legitimate debt collection industry and harm consumers and creditors. 10/19/2022 10:00 A.M. 4 minute read The Federal Trade Commission has issued a consumer alert on potential […]
The month-long extension allows stakeholders more time to comment on potential new data security rules. The FTC has received more than 2,000 comments so far. 10/18/2022 10:30 A.M. 3 minute read The Federal Trade Commission is allowing more time for public and stakeholder comments as it considers an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) on […]
Learn what to say to lawmakers to advocate for the industry—as well as how and when to say it—in a new session at ACA’s 2022 Fall Forum in Chicago. 09/26/2022 10:00 A.M. 3 minute read It can be a challenge to speak your mind with legislators and regulators, but hearing your story can help inform […]
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