Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on June 18 signed into law House Bill 4, the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act. This makes Texas the 10th state to enact a comprehensive consumer data privacy law, following California, Virginia, Colorado, Utah, Connecticut, Iowa, Indiana, Tennessee, and Montana.
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Collecting debt can sometimes feel like a delicate balancing
act; debt collectors must navigate challenging situations with precision
and care. Getting a consumer on the phone to discuss their account can be
difficult, especially considering the concern of potential Fair Debt Collection
Practices Act (FDCPA) violations for calling too often. While that is true to
an extent, a recent North Carolina case highlights that reasonable calling is still
permitted despite general inconvenience or annoyance to the consumer.
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