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DBA International Succeeds in Amending GLBA Privacy Notice
New law anticipated to save debt buyers millions of dollars annually
On Monday, December 7th, the President signed into law H.R. 601, the “Eliminate Privacy Confusion Act.” H.R. 601 amends the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) to eliminate debt buyers’ current requirement that they send an annual privacy notice to […]
New Licensing Requirements for Massachusetts Collection Law Firms
The Massachusetts Division of Banks (DOB) declared that Massachusetts collection law firms are required to be licensed as debt collectors under Mass. Gen. Laws Ch. 92, § 24 et. seq.
The November 2, 2015 letter from the Massachusetts DOB addressed whether a law firm, self-described as “overwhelmingly concentrated in […]
Panelists at U.K. conference discuss opportunities and regulatory environment for debt purchasers
Sacramento, Calif. (November 24, 2015) – At Credit Today’s Collections, Debt Sale and Purchase Conference in Manchester, England on November 18, Jan Stieger DBA International’s Executive Director participated on two panels: Setting Up and Expanding into New Markets; and Consolidation, Diversification and Future of […]
WILMINGTON, Del., Nov. 20, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Students of elementary schools in the region will soon get brand new books in their classrooms. Navient Foundation, the company-sponsored philanthropic fund, contributed nearly $50,000 to Reading Is Fundamental, the nation’s largest literacy nonprofit organization. The nonprofit is dedicated to providing children in need with modern and enriching literacy resources […]
DBA International Launches Version 3.1 of the Receivables Management Certification Program
The DBA International Board of Directors and Certification Council have adopted version 3.1 of the Receivables Management Certification Program. By establishing uniform national standards of best practice, DBA International is able to ensure that its certified members are exceeding the consumer protection […]
In DBA International’s pursuit of continuous improvement, we are proud to announce the adoption of version 3.1 of the Receivables Management Certification Program. The Certification Program offers two distinct certification designations – the “Certified Professional Receivables Company” (CPRC) for companies and the “Certified Receivables Compliance Professional” (CRCP) for individuals.
The uniform industry […]
DBA’s mid-month publication is designed to keep members informed about the work that is taking place on their behalf, and remind you of important dates, developing news and updates. This is a members only publication.
DBA serves as the voice of the debt buying industry, representing members before federal and state agencies and in the courts. […]
DBA International created the Bud Reitzel Lifetime Commitment Award in 2013 to recognize an individual for outstanding leadership and dedication to the debt buying industry.
Considered one of the debt buying industry’s founding fathers, the award honors Bud’s life, legacy and the […]
RESTON, Va., Oct. 29, 2015-Navient employees helped teach local 8th grade students yesterday from Franklin Middle School about the importance of financial literacy. Hosted at the Junior Achievement Finance Park of Greater Washington in Fairfax, students learned to make budgeting decisions based on random life scenarios.
The program is part of a four-week course under the guidance of […]
Proceeds from the annual event support Make-A-Wish Western New York, Mikey’s Way and more organizations to help people in need.
Proceeds from the event were distributed between Make-A-Wish Western New York; the Mikey’s Way Foundation, which helps children with life-threatening illnesses stay connected to their friends, family and school through the use of technology; ARMing Heroes; […]