News & Resources

April 15, 2024

Listen to A2C’s Chief Compliance Office, Matt Vatter, speak about data privacy and how Accelerate2Compliance helps dealerships build their information security programs towards FTC compliance.

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March 11, 2024

It resembles a scenario from a Fast & Furious movie: hundreds of connected vehicles controlled by a malicious actor without the owner’s knowledge or consent… a bit farfetched? Or is it? Recently, the US Department of Commerce issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that will launch an investigation into the National Security risks posed by […]

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February 29, 2024

Now that you have written your Information Security Incident Response Policy and Incident Response Plan, it’s time to exercise your plan to make sure everyone knows their roles and that you have not missed a critical aspect of responding to an incident. This is often referred to as a Tabletop Exercise. Tabletop exercises can be […]

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February 20, 2024

Third parties are people or organizations with whom you share your data or allow access to your information systems to support business activities. These can be service providers, partners, suppliers, and vendors. The level of access and type of data shared with a third party will help you prioritize who you must engage in your […]

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February 14, 2024

No information shared in this document should be considered legal advice. It is offered for general reference. Any final decisions should be made after consulting your legal counsel. Purpose of the Act: The act requires Corporations operating in the US to identify the owners or those with significant stake in a company to the federal […]

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January 18, 2024

The CARS rule has an exemption for Motorcycle dealers, RV dealers and Marine dealers. Does this mean they are no longer bound by the FTC safeguards rule?  Short Answer: NO! The Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) trade regulation rule falls under the authority of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street reforms, the Consumer Protection Act of 2010 […]

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January 10, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS (January 10, 2024) — FTC information security compliance leader Accelerate2Compliance (A2C) today announced the expanded availability of its dealership solutions under the company’s new partnership with NCM® Associates, a leading provider offering management training, 20 Group peer collaboration, consulting, Benchmark® reporting and software solutions to automotive and other industries. “As a dealership leader, success […]

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January 4, 2024

At Accelerate2Compliance, we are exciting to be exhibiting at the AIMExpo February 6-8. We are a cost effective and efficient FTC Safeguards solution provider for powersports dealers. We welcome all attendees to visit us at booth #3018 to say hello, learn more about the FTC Safeguards Rule, and see how A2C makes FTC compliance simple […]

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December 21, 2023

At Accelerate2Compliance, we are proud to be partnered with NADA and exhibiting at the NADA Show February 2-4. We are a cost effective and efficient FTC Safeguards solution provider for auto dealers. We welcome all attendees to visit us at booth #2005W to say hello, learn more about the FTC Safeguards Rule, and see how […]

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November 17, 2023

At Accelerate2Compliance, we are proud to be partnered with MRAA and exhibiting at Dealer Week MRAA Conference and Expo December 4-7. We are a cost effective and efficient FTC Safeguards solution provider for marine dealers. We welcome all attendees to visit us at booth #413 to say hello, learn more about the FTC Safeguards Rule, […]

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