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Data Security Rules that Collection Agencies Must Follow

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Debt collection agencies are subject to various data security rules and regulations to protect consumer information. Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) : While primarily focused on the practices and behaviors of debt collectors, the FDCPA also contains provisions that protect consumers’ personal information.

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Recommendations for Debt Collectors Working from Home

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As per my knowledge, there are no clear guidelines from the government for a debt collector who wants to work from home. You should discuss these points with the compliance superior of your collection agency. In the United States, for example, debt collectors must adhere to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).

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Instant Payments and Digital Wallets Gaining Momentum in the Payments Space: Report

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Collection agencies, debt buyers, and financial institutions will need to adapt to these trends by integrating these payment methods into their systems. This presents an opportunity for debt collectors to receive payments faster and reduce transaction delays. Learn more.

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Government is Making Debt Recovery a lot Harder

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The US government has thrown a slew of laws on collection agencies, making bad-debt recovery harder and costlier. Extra costs to comply with these laws would be passed on to businesses /creditors, who are already unwilling to pay the current costs associated with hiring a professional debt collector.

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CFPB Supervisory Report Finds Issues in Several Financial Institution Practices

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Debt Collection. The CFPB believes that debt collectors misrepresent consumers’ responsibilities in cases of identity theft. The CFPB might also see this as a sustained deviation from debt collectors’ policies and procedures. The CFPB alleges debt collectors fail to refund overpayments in a timely manner.

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A Comprehensive Overview of How Commercial Debt Collection Agencies Work

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Sometimes, that debt gets out of hand and businesses find themselves on the receiving end of calls from commercial debt collection agencies. Calls from a commercial debt collector can create an enormous amount of stress for many business owners. What Do Commercial Debt Collection Agencies Do?

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CFPB Supervisory Report Finds Issues in Several Financial Institution Practices

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Debt Collection. The CFPB believes that debt collectors misrepresent consumers’ responsibilities in cases of identity theft. The CFPB might also see this as a sustained deviation from debt collectors’ policies and procedures. The CFPB alleges debt collectors fail to refund overpayments in a timely manner.