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At Specialized Collection Systems, we utilize extensive and thorough measures to ensure that we are in full compliance with all state and federal legislation. Our methodical and rigorous approach in which we adhere to the mandates of the law provides a strong scaffolding of protection for SCS, our clients, and our patients.
We pride ourselves in steadfastly following an elite code of moral, professional & virtue-based ethics. Over several decades in business, SCS has shown that successful debt recovery can be accomplished with integrity, respect & professionalism. We do not agree with or utilize archaic, abrasive or aggressive techniques that could compromise or damage our client’s image and reputation
SCS is in full compliance with all industry-governing legislative acts,
rules, regulations and guidelines.
FDCPA
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, enforces the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, which prohibits debt collectors from using abusive, unfair, or deceptive practices to collect from patients.
FCRA
The Fair Credit Reporting Act is the U.S. Federal Government legislation enacted to promote the accuracy, fairness, and privacy of consumer information contained in the files of consumer reporting agencies.
HIPAA
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) Privacy Rule establishes national standards to protect individuals’ medical records and other personal health information and applies to health plans, healthcare clearinghouses, and those healthcare providers that conduct certain healthcare transactions electronically.
TCPA
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act restricts telephone solicitation and the use of automated telephone equipment.
HITECH
The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act widens the scope of privacy and security protections available under HIPAA. It increases the potential legal liability for non-compliance and provides more enforcement.
PCI DSS
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard is a proprietary information security standard for organizations that handle branded credit cards from major card schemes.
Regulation F
A summary of Regulation F and how it impacts YOUR bottom dollar.
A comprehensive guide to keep you informed and ready.
Regulation F clarifies the information that a debt collector must provide to a consumer at the outset of debt collection communications, prohibits debt collectors from legal action against a consumer to collect a time-barred debt, and requires debt collectors to take certain actions before furnishing information about a consumer’s debt to a consumer reporting agency.
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