ACT Becomes First Collection Agency to Enter into Tech Lock Certified Program

Account Control Technology, Inc (ACT) is pleased to announce it has entered into the Tech Lock Certified™ program to validate ACT’s information security program against federal and state data security laws, industry standards, and multiple client requirements. ACT is the first agency in North America to proactively enter into the Tech Lock Certified™ program which includes validation of PCI DSS Level 1 Merchant, Red Flags Rule, Massachusetts 201 CMR 17.00, Nevada NRS 603a, GLBA, FISMA, Minnesota Plastic Card Security Act, and ISO 27002.

“ACT has made a strategic business decision to move away from the project-centric single audit approach to the business savvy holistic approach thus obtaining a significant return on investment,” says Todd Langusch, Tech Lock’s chief executive officer.  “Although ACT is only required to complete a Self Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) for PCI DSS compliance, ACT has committed to exceed requirements to protect consumers and their clients by having a PCI QSA like Tech Lock, Inc perform a merchant level 1 PCI DSS on site assessment. ACT has proven their desire to outperform their competition once again.”

“Entering into the Tech Lock Certified™ program was an easy decision for us as we will now have the ability to provide our compliance certificate to all of our current and prospective clients, allowing our staff to focus on business improvements and operational results,” says CEO, Dale Van Dellen. “We are under a constant barrage of client requests to validate our security policies, procedures and technical controls and while we have already achieved our FISMA compliance, the holistic Tech Lock Certified™ audit shows our commitment to our clients and consumers that we are serious about protecting their data.”

“Information security offers more than data breach risk reduction,” says Bob Cordisco, ACT’s IT Director. “ACT’s information security program provides increased system uptime as well as account integrity which protects our public image and increases customer confidence. In today’s competitive market, ACT has continued investments in technology and programs like Tech Lock Certified™ to provide the best possible service and commitment to our clients and borrowers.”

ACT is a nationally licensed collection firm performing recoveries for large financial, educational, and government clients. As a result, ACT is required to comply with GLBA, FISMA, PCI DSS, and other regulatory and industry standards. In 2009, ACT obtained an Authority To Operate (ATO) from the Department of Education after achieving FISMA compliance.

ABOUT ACT
Account Control Technology, Inc. (ACT) is a nationwide collection firm providing specialized debt management and collection solutions. Since its inception in 1990, ACT has relied on the highest standards in staffing and technology in order to offer the most innovative and recovery solutions for our clients. This year, ACT celebrates its 20th anniversary as an award-winning, industry recognized leader, leveraging an expanding workforce in three (3) U.S. locations: Canoga Park, California; Bakersfield, California; and San Angelo, Texas. For more information please visit www.AccountControl.com.

ABOUT TECH LOCK INC
Tech Lock, Inc. is focused on serving the ARM industry, including credit grantors, collection agencies, debt buyers, service organizations, healthcare providers and more. Its IT professionals all possess Fortune 100 and ARM industry experience. This makes Tech Lock uniquely skilled in serving the ARM industry as it relates to information technology, data security and regulatory compliance. Tech Lock is a service disabled veteran owned small business, For more information, visit www.techlockinc.com.