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Debt collectors are regulated by the FTC on the federal level. At the state level, attorneys general are typically responsible for enforcing state and federal laws. A few local governments also separately regulate debt collectors. The laws that govern the ARM industry are civil, meaning that liability is almost always monetary. So a state’s attorney general will not file criminal charges against a debt collector accused of violating the law, rather, he/she will sue for damages. Collection laws include federal and state statutes that govern the proper operation of companies and personnel that work in the debt collection industry. The most comprehensive collection law is the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). Other federal laws that collectors must follow include the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and the data security requirements of the Gramm–Leach–Bliley Act (GLBA).

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22 July 2013

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22 July 2013

ACA International Welcomes New President, Board Officers and Board Directors

22 July 2013

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22 July 2013

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19 July 2013

Senate Hearing on Debt Collection Could Provide Clues on FDCPA Reform

18 July 2013

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18 July 2013

Confirmation of Director Cordray Could Substantially Increase CFPB Enforcement Activity

17 July 2013

NARCA Announces New Executive Director

17 July 2013

Richard Cordray Officially Confirmed as Director of CFPB in Senate Vote

16 July 2013

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16 July 2013

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Announces New Senior Hires

16 July 2013

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16 July 2013

Texas AG Sues Debt Collection Agency and Senior Dating Service

15 July 2013

FDCPA Reform Coming? Senate Subcommittee to Hold Hearings on Debt Collection

12 July 2013

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12 July 2013

CFPB: How About Letters for Debt Collectors to Send Consumers?

11 July 2013

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11 July 2013

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