On August 1, 2009, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will begin enforcing the Identity Theft Red Flags regulations that apply to all credit issuing organizations.  You will need to have specific policies and procedures in place to demonstrate the effectiveness of your identity theft prevention program. 

Join us for this free webinar that will focus on practical steps you can take to ensure compliance and reduce the risk of identity theft and red flags compliance sanctions. The presentation will focus on:

• Objectives your identity theft program must address

• Recommended steps for establishing your identity theft compliance program 

• Requirements for strengthening your identity theft compliance program

• How to establish the required investigation protocols and  policies for detecting red flags and preventing/mitigating identity theft

• Common mistakes that can lead to identity theft

• Responses to consider when a red flag is detected

• How to include and oversee your service providers within your compliance program

• Detailed examples of best practices for detecting red flags and preventing identity theft

Who Should Attend:

• CFO, CEO

• Chief Compliance Officer

• Chief Risk Officer

• Director of Regulatory Affairs

• Hospital Legal/Regulatory Counsel

About the Presenter:

Michael Goodman, a Partner at Hudson Cook, LLP assists retailers, mortgage bankers, automobile finance companies, and credit card companies in the development and maintenance of consumer credit programs.  He was previously a Staff Attorney for the Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Washington, DC, from January 2000 to May 2005.  Mr. Goodman coordinated FTC rulemaking efforts under the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003, worked extensively on amendments to the FTC's Telemarketing Sales Rule, and litigated FTC consumer protection cases targeting business opportunity fraud, telemarketing fraud, and deceptive marketing of consumer services.

Hudson Cook is one of the nation's most highly regarded law firms practicing exclusively in the area of consumer financial services.

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