FTC's ID Theft Resource Center
The FTC’s national resource center for victims of identity theft and businesses affected by identity theft
FTC's Financial Privacy Requirements
A good summary of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and requirements for privacy policies
FTC’s Frequently Asked Questions
The FTC’s Privacy Rule and Auto Dealers: Frequently Asked Questions
Federal Reserve PDF
A summary of data security requirements for financial institutions representing an excellent source of good practices for dealers as well
Social Security Number Verification Service
The States Assigned to The First Three Digits of Each Social Security Number
Social Security Death Index
A free resource to check names against a Social Security Death Index that is derived from the Social Security Administration’s Master Death File and is believed to be close to 90% accurate.
Tech//404® Data Loss Cost Calculator
A free on-line resource to estimate the potential cost of a data security breach
ComputerWorld Data Breach Article
A good article about how to prepare a data security breach plan
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and the Privacy of Your Credit Report
A good summary of the FCRA with links to other sites containing information on consumer credit laws and regulations.
CounselorLibrary.com's “Spot Delivery”
“Spot Delivery” – a monthly legal update for auto dealers published by CounselorLibrary.com, LLC.
DealerTrack’s “Compliance Corner”
“Compliance Corner” columns available on DealerTrack’s website. Log in and go to the “Reference” tab for these discussions of specific compliance issues relating to your dealership.
California Car Buyer’s Bill of Rights
The California DMV’s summary of the California Car Buyer’s Bill of Rights.
American Arbitration Association’s Dispute Resolution Website
The American Arbitration Association’s website contains a wealth of information about mediation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution.
National Arbitration Forum Website
The National Arbitration Forum’s website contains a large body of information about arbitration procedures, standards and sample clauses for arbitration agreements.
Cell Phone Data Eraser
A website that provides directions for erasing data from many models of cell phones and wireless devices.