NCRA Resident Screening E-Newsletter
October 2009

Join the NCRA for its 17^th Annual Conference

to take place at the beautiful Kiawah Island Golf Resort in Kiawah Island, SC
from Wednesday, Nov.11^th to
Friday, Nov. 13^th 
 RESIDENTIAL SCREENING REGISTRATION
$100.00 DISCOUNT

REGISTER
TODAY!
 OR FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO THE
NCRA WEBSITE
OR CALL
630-559-1525

FEATURE EVENT
NCRA 17^th Annual Conference

For over 15 years the National Credit Reporting Association has been an important resource and advocate to its members and has shared its knowledge and understanding of the industry through various avenues including its Annual Conference. 
The Annual Conference hosted by the NCRA is perhaps the most important opportunity for members, vendors and industry leaders to come together and benefit from the educational and networking sessions provided. 
Join the NCRA for its 17^th Annual Conference to take place at the beautiful Kiawah Island Golf Resort in Kiawah Island, SC from Wednesday, Nov.11^th to Friday, Nov. 13^th.
Wednesday: November 11^th Conference Opens with
NCRA's Open golf tournament 12:30 - 5:00 pm
Welcome Reception and Market Place: 6:00 - 10:00 pm

Keynote Speakers:
Gregory Blake of PepWorks International - Positive, Energetic Production Driving
Tony Rodriguez Sr. Attorney The Federal Trade Commission -- See what FTC has looked at in 2009, and find out about areas they may look into for 2010.  
Dr. Michael Turner -  Political and Economic Research Council (PERC) FCRA required full credit file reporting by all the utility companies in the US.   
Sharon Goldmacher and Marlena Reed ,  C21 Interactive Service - The Art of Social Networking for Business

Educational Sessions:
Jake Harrington, On-site - Ways to be at the top of your game and the newest Tenant Screening Technology    
Damon Littlejohn, Kroll Factual Data -Residential market trends in 2009, what's  in store for in the 2010
Bryan Greene - HUD Asst. Director Office - New Policy    
Jeannie Baker - Aqu Traq  - Tenant Screening A to Z -
Tom Hier - Vantage Data a Trans Union company 50 State compliance for criminal and eviction records.

As a special welcome take advantage of the discounted rates being offered to Resident Screening Companies!   The NCRA is proud to have provided leadership in education, legislation, ethics and enhanced vendor relations for over 15 years, we hope that you will join us at our 17^th Annual Conference and let us show you how our efforts have enabled members to successfully meet the needs of business and the modern consumer under the terms of the FCRA.

 CREDIT NEWS CLIPS

Consumer Data Broker ChoicePoint Failed to Protect Consumers' Personal Data, Left Key Electronic Monitoring Tool Turned Off for Four Months
New Settlement Imposes Stricter Compliance Regimen

ChoicePoint, Inc., one of the nation's largest data brokers, has agreed to strengthened data security requirements to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that the company failed to implement a comprehensive information security program protecting consumers' sensitive information

Consumer Reporting Agency Settles FTC Charges: Sold Tenant Screening Reports to Identity Thieves

A consumer reporting agency that failed to properly screen prospective customers and, as a result, sold at least 318 credit reports to identity thieves, has agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that it violated federal law.

HUD Charges Owners of Michigan Residential Motel with Refusing to Rent to Women

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today announced that it is charging David and Yvonne Parker, the owners of  Kirtwood Motel, a residential motel in Temperance, Michigan, with discriminating against women.

Obama Pushes Consumer Protection Agency President Says Consumers Need Watchdog to Set, Enforce Clear Rules

WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama fought to keep his proposed banking overhaul on track Friday, casting the political struggle ahead as one between big financial interests and average Americans victimized by complex or unscrupulous financial transactions.

COMPLIANCE CORNER 

The House Energy and Commerce Committee recently approved two new bills requiring companies holding personal information to adopt appropriate measures to protect against security breaches, and to warn consumers about potential dangers in downloading peer-to-peer software.  These bills are designed to protect against inadvertent sharing of sensitive information such as tax returns, medical files, or classified government documents, through use or misuse of file sharing networks.  Installers of such software are required to notify computer users that software is to be installed, allow the consumer to opt out or to uninstall, and notify the consumer within 60 days of any private data breach.  The FTC may enforce this legislation with penalties up to $5 million for violations.

NCRA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Kiawah Island, South Carolina
Nov 11th - 13th 

The 2010 National Council of State Housing Agencies Conference will be held in Chicago, IL June 22, 2010 - June 25, 2010 NCSHA's annual Housing Credit Conference is the industry event of the year. Only NCSHA brings leaders and top development and monitoring staff from the state Housing Credit allocating agencies together with government officials, developers, lenders, syndicators, investors, attorneys, accountants, property managers, compliance experts, owners, and nonprofits.

INTEROP IT Conference 
will be held in New York, NY November 16, 2009-November 20, 2009
Attend the most comprehensive business technology conference and learn how recent innovations work together.

  NCRA's NEW Services to Members

CREDIT CARD PROCESSING SERVICES
Are you paying too much for your credit card processing?
NCRA has negotiated a discounted group rate to process your credit card payments.  Find out if you are paying higher fees for this service than needed by taking advantage of a free credit card program audit. Why waste valuable financial resources?  This audit will take you less than 10 minutes and some members have found a savings of more than  $500 per month!

 For more information & your FREE audit
please contact Chris Garza at 800-344-8472


FCRA  CERTIFICATION   Members  NCRAs updated FCRA certification is available online and designed for your staff and for your customers.  After passing the FCRA online questionnaire, you will receive a very nice certification to place on your office wall. Giving your customers confidence in you and your company.

NCRA Membership Drive continues! 
Resident Screening companies to signup and take advantage of a reduced application fee! 

 Albert Einstein said, "Know where to find the information and how to use it - That's the secret of success!
NCRA Inc is your place for information! 

National Credit Reporting Association
www.ncrainc.org
Email: jgeber@ncrainc.org