Data Protection Blawgs

Blawgs regarding data protection law and practice. From data protection and IT lawyers and law firms.

Keeping Telemarketing Calls at Bay: Experienced FDCPA Attorney Explains

by Adam J Krohn August 12, 2013 Blawging

Most people have received annoying messages from telemarketers.  Sometimes they are automated messages.  Other times it is an actual person who just will not take “no” for an answer.  This is why the National Do Not Call Registry was created.  The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) created the registry 10 years ago as a response to […]

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Rules that a Collection Letter with a Written Dispute Demand Violates the FDCPA

by Adam J Krohn July 17, 2013 Data Protection Law

A recent case, Hooks v. Forman, Holt, Eliades & Ravin, LLC, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled that a collection letter violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”) because it stated that the debtor would only be able to dispute the debt in writing.  This ruling vacated the district court’s […]

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Police Departments and Social Media: A Guide to Doing It Right

by edralyn July 13, 2013 Arrest

Police Departments and Social Media: A Guide to Doing It Right A police department located in a small town in Ohio is a Facebook sensation. Chief Oliver, known as Cheap Otter to his youngest fans, is gaining worldwide attention for his social media savvy. With over 70,000 followers who check in on a regular basis, […]

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Telephone Calls that are Manually Dialed May Still Violate the TCPA

by Adam J Krohn July 4, 2013 BigLaw

(US Law) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) already regulates the use of auto dialers, used to initiate faxes, prerecorded voice messages, and SMS text messages. However, a recent federal court ruling out of the Western District of Wisconsin has expanded the TCPA’s reach. In the case Nelson v. Santander Consumer USA, this court found […]

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What Consumers Should Know About Credit Cards

by Adam J Krohn June 13, 2013 Banking

(US law and generally) Credit cards can be very useful if used correctly.  However, if they are not, they can get you into a world of trouble.  On average, an US household holds about $16,000 in credit card debt.  Due to the economy, more and more debt collectors have been retained by these credit card […]

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Proper Venue for FDCPA Actions: Where the Required Location of Your Case Must Be

by Adam J Krohn May 24, 2013 Accident Claims Law

When filing a lawsuit it is important that it be filed in the proper court. This pertains to any type of action, where it be a personal injury case, criminal matter, or even probating a will. Actions under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”) are not any different. Proper venue is clearly stated under […]

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Stay Out of Court With the Help of a Healthcare Data Center

by KellyK April 11, 2013 Data Protection Law

There’s no doubt that getting into the healthcare field is one of the most promising moves that a person can make. In life there are few certainties, but the necessity of decent medical care will always be one of them. What most people don’t consider, however, is the data privacy compliance requirements that come along with this […]

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Why Do I Need a Point-of-Sale System?

by edralyn February 7, 2013 Business

Is your business still using a cash register? If you’re not using a point-of-sale (PoS) system, you’re missing out on one of the most powerful tools for improving the efficiency and bottom line of your business. Some shy away from making the change because of the initial investment of time and money—but this is short […]

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Cloud Computing In Financial Sector and Legal System

by Lilly December 15, 2012 Banking and Finance Law

Banks, financial organizations and law firms deal with a highly sensitive data that needs to be secured. Their customers provide them with important information that should never be leaked to anyone. This is one of the fundamental characteristics of the modern banking system. Secured data exchange is vital for the financial sector as money trading […]

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Nuisance Phone Calls, Comparison Websites & Personal Data. How Do They All Link Together?

by OptOutUK November 27, 2012 Business Law Blogs

OptOutUK aims to stop nuisance communications such as nuisance phone calls, spam SMS texts, junk mail, junk email & junk faxes in the UK. www.OptOutUK.com provides UK citizens a valuable & informative website regarding how to deal with nuisance calls and how to stop them.   Why Nuisance Phone Calls Can Be Linked To Your […]

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