Coalition Efforts

Consumer Action is working on these important issues along with other organizations. If you would like to know more about these issues, please see the "For More Information" within each effort.

California bill forces retailers to protect data
California lawmakers approved a bill that would force retailers to implement stringent protections against identity theft before storing customers' personal information, including credit card account numbers, verification codes, or personal identification numbers.

Court should protect citizens from unfair credit card practices
Consumer Action joined in a letter asking the California Supreme Court to grant a review of the decision handed down in Ball v. FleetBoston Financial Corp, which held that the Consumer Legal Remedies Act does not prohibit deceptive and unfair practices by credit or credit card issuers.

Consumer Action testifies on universal postal service
Consumer Action's Linda Sherry, Director of National Priorities, testified about postal consumer concerns before the Postal Regulatory Commission.

FTC should consider protections for contactless payment systems
Consumer Action joined in comments to the Federal Trade Commission regarding contactless payment systems, urging the consideration of broad consumer protections on issues such as privacy, security, and dispute rights.

Google should comply with California privacy law
Consumer Action joined in a letter asking Eric Schmidt, CEO of Google, to post a direct link to its privacy policy on its homepage, in accordance with California law.

Arbitration nursing home bill protects consumers and their loved ones
In a letter to Representative Linda Sanchez (D-CA), Consumer Action joined its coalition members in supporting the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act, which would invalidate pre-dispute mandatory arbitration provisions in nursing home, assisted living, and other long-term facility contracts.

H.R. 2885 would undermine key consumer credit protections
Consumer Action joined in a letter to the House Committee on Financial Services opposing the Credit Monitoring Clarification Act, which would significantly weaken the Credit Repair Organizations Act.

Congress should enact the strongest product safety bill possible
In an open letter to Congress, Consumer Action and several other organizations asked for lawmakers to pass legislation with strong product safety measures to protect American families and consumers.

Recommendations to the FTC on behavioral advertising
Consumer Action, in conjunction with its Privacy Coalition partners, has asked the Federal Trade Commission to consider enforcement a necessary part of their principles in dealing with online behavioral advertising.

Real ID plagued by fiscal and privacy concerns
Consumer Action joined in a letter opposing further funding for the Real ID Act of 2005. Several states have refused to implement the act because of the Department of Homeland Security's failure to adequately address technology and privacy concerns.