On March 11, AFSA joined with other trade associations, including the Washington State Financial Services Association and Card Coalition to send a letter to the Washington legislature opposing the inclusion of a private right of action in SB 6281, the Washington Privacy Act. The bill was in conference committee to reconcile differences between the bill versions passed by each chamber. Notably, the House version included a private right of action, while the Senate did not.
The joint comment letter emphasized that the bill provides the state attorney general with robust enforcement authority to ensure compliance and that a private right of action would invite unnecessary litigation. AFSA and the other trades' efforts were successful, as the private right of action proved to be a sticking point in the negotiations. With no resolution between the two chambers, SB 6281 died upon adjournment of the legislature on March 12.
AFSA will continue to track privacy legislation across the states and keep members apprised of any developments. Members interested in the issue can access AFSA's consumer privacy legislation chart for a full list of new and moving legislation from this session.
AFSA joins with other trades to oppose private right of action in Washington Privacy Act
Mar 16, 2020
On March 11, AFSA joined with other trade associations, including the Washington State Financial Services Association and Card Coalition to send a letter to the Washington legislature opposing the inclusion of a private right of action … Read the rest
AFSA Member Coronavirus Resource Page
Mar 13, 2020
The safety and security of AFSA members and their customers is our top priority. To that end, AFSA has established a Coronavirus Resource Page for members containing key documents from federal, state and local government agencies, as well… Read the rest
AFSA Independents Conference & Expo Cancelled
Mar 13, 2020
AFSA just received an order from Riverside County, California, where the La Quinta Resort is located. It orders that all events with attendance “of at least 250 individuals taking place between March 12, 2020 and April 30, 2020…are… Read the rest
AFSA Submits Comment to FCC on Reassigned Numbers Database
Mar 12, 2020
This week, AFSA submitted a comment letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on the Technical Requirements Document (TRD) for the recently approved Reassigned Numbers Database (RND). The TRD outlines the technical responsibilities… Read the rest
Fagre Arlowe Emphasizes Benefits of Working with Creditors
Mar 11, 2020
Yesterday, Danielle Fagre Arlowe, AFSA’s Senior Vice President, was a panelist at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)’s Evolutions in Debt Relief Convening. The purpose of the event was to explore options for … Read the rest
Understanding & Analyzing Your Merchant Statements
Mar 10, 2020
Join us on March 19 at 2:00 p.m. ET for Understanding & Analyzing Your Merchant Statements, presented by PayNearMe.
Merchant statements can be difficult to understand. No two are alike, and this confusion causes many lenders to underestimate… Read the rest
WATCH NOW | Danielle Fagre Arlowe Speaking at CFPB Convening
Mar 10, 2020
AFSA's Danielle Fagre Arlowe is appearing on the panel “Debt Relief Options Through Creditors" now at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) day long event entitled, “Evolutions in… Read the rest
Federal, State & Legal Issues: What to Expect
Mar 06, 2020
Free and fair elections are one of the hallmarks of American democracy. They do, however, create some legislative and regulatory uncertainty. Join us at the 2020 Independents Conference & Expo where AFSA experts Danielle Fagre … Read the rest
Fagre Arlowe to Speak at CFPB Event
Mar 05, 2020
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on March 10 is hosting a day long event entitled, “Evolutions in Consumer Debt Relief.” The event will explore options for consumers facing unmanageable unsecured debt and limited … Read the rest
LISTEN | Dr. Barbara O’Neill on the AFSA Extra Credit Podcast
Mar 05, 2020
In this episode of the AFSA Extra Credit Podcast, we're speaking with Dr. Barbara O’Neill, the owner and CEO of Money Talk, which offers financial literacy materials and seminars. She also serves as a consultant for the AFSA Education … Read the rest