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The Obama Administration unveiled a proposed “Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights” in a federal report last Thursday. It's part of a blueprint to ramp up consumer privacy protections on the internet, but it could also add additional requirements for dealers when it comes to protecting customer data.

Tags: data protection, dealership management system, legislation, Obama administration, TrueCar

California State Assembly Member Mike Feuer (D–Los Angeles) and State Sen. Ted W. Lieu (D–Torrance) have proposed legislation that would introduce new rules designed to “rein in abusive practices” of buy here, pay here dealers statewide.

Tags: buy here, buy-here, financial legislation, LEGAL, legislation, National Alliance of Buy Here, pay here, Pay Here Dealers, pay-here

Under the new bill, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles will join states like Arizona and California in transitioning to electronic lien and titling. The move is expected to reduce costs and eliminate the state’s exposure to fraud.

Tags: electronic lien and titles, FRAUD, LEGAL, legislation, VINtek

Aimed at telemarketers of vehicle service contracts, Senate Bill 132 was signed into law last week and will provide further oversight on service contract sales in Missouri.

Tags: extended warranties, LEGAL, legislation, service contracts, US Fidelis