News & Resources

May 12, 2026

Accelerate2Compliance recently joined the National Powersport Dealer Association to host an educational webinar covering data privacy, cybersecurity, and FTC Safeguards Rule compliance for powersports dealerships. Watch the full session below to learn how dealerships can reduce risk while turning customer trust into a competitive advantage. Consumer data privacy is no longer just a legal issue—it’s […]

Read More >>

May 6, 2026

Did you get the memo?  The one on the Internet from the FCC, you know, about your network routers? On March 23, 2026, the FCC published a list of prohibited computer network routers.  They deemed that the routers on the “Covered List” pose an unacceptable risk to the national security of the U.S. and its […]

Read More >>

April 9, 2026

Across the country, consumer‑privacy enforcement is entering its most aggressive period in decades. Both federal and state regulators have made it clear that businesses — including automotive, powersport, and RV dealerships — must ensure their privacy notices, website practices, and data‑handling operations accurately reflect what they actually do. The era of “copy‑and‑paste” privacy policies or […]

Read More >>

April 8, 2026

Why Service Centers, Connected Cars, and Human Behavior Are Now the Biggest Cyber Risks The automotive industry is experiencing a level of cyber risk that would have been unthinkable just a few years ago. Dealerships across automotive, RV, and powersports have been caught in the crossfire of several major incidents over the past year—most notably […]

Read More >>

March 18, 2026

If you want to understand where the next wave of cyber risk is hitting dealerships, powersports stores, and RV centers, look past the showroom and straight into the service lane. Upstream’s 2026 Global Automotive & Smart Mobility Cybersecurity Report makes it clear: attackers are no longer just targeting vehicles or OEM cloud platforms—they’re exploiting every […]

Read More >>

February 25, 2026

Dealerships increasingly rely on website banners to manage customer tracking preferences—but recent lawsuits show that many banners don’t actually do what they claim. And regulators, especially in California, are making it clear: if your website says it honors opt‑out choices, it must do so in practice. A recent class action against the ATP Tour illustrates […]

Read More >>

February 18, 2026

If you thought phishing was just about shady emails, think again. The latest wave of cyberattacks is hitting retailers through their ears—literally. It’s called vishing (voice phishing), and it’s been used to trick staff into handing over access to CRM systems like Salesforce. Even tech giants like Allianz Life, Google and Cisco have been caught […]

Read More >>

January 14, 2026

As of January 1, 2026, the Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act (KCDPA) is officially in force, adding to the growing list of state-specific privacy laws. This act brings new expectations for any dealership that sells to or maintains a business relationship with Kentucky consumers. The law gives residents important rights over their personal data, including […]

Read More >>

December 3, 2025

700Credit recently announced that they were the victims of a hack that exposed personally Identifiable Information (PII). This event highlights the urgent need for dealerships to strengthen their data protection practices. You can read more about the breach here and here. Even if your store has not been directly impacted, this event underscores the importance […]

Read More >>

November 12, 2025

In today’s digital landscape, senior executives aren’t just leading organizations; they’re becoming prime targets. For auto, RV, and powersport dealerships, where leadership often holds direct access to financial systems, customer data, and vendor relationships, the risk is especially acute. But this threat extends far beyond the showroom floor. Any organization with high-profile executives and valuable […]

Read More >>