Red Flags Rule

Congress passes legislation changing 'red flags' rule, providers approve
December 14, 2010President Obama is expected to sign legislation that narrows the scope of the Federal Trade Commission's "red flags" privacy rule.

FTC delays enforcement of 'red flags' rule until next year
June 02, 2010The Federal Trade Commission has moved the compliance deadline for its "red flags" rule to Jan 1, 2011. It was set to take effect on Tuesday.
Medical groups challenge 'red flags' rule in U.S. court
May 24, 2010A number of medical groups filed a lawsuit in a Washington D.C. court Friday seeking exemption from the Federal Trade Commission's rule regarding identity theft regulations.

House adopts CLASS Act; 'red flags' rule bill stalls in Senate committee
October 30, 2009The House of Representatives has decided to include the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act, a voluntary long-term care insurance program, in its healthcare reform bill.

House passes bill exempting certain healthcare facilities from 'red flags' rule
October 22, 2009The U.S. House of Representatives this week voted unanimously--400-0--to pass legislation that would exempt certain healthcare facilities from the "red flags" rule.

New bill would exempt small healthcare providers from 'red flags' rule
October 13, 2009Certain healthcare facilities would be exempt from the federal "red flags" rule under legislation recently introduced in the House of Representatives.