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New Data Security Requirements for ACH Originators

Agile Payments

As of June 30, 2021, a new rule on supplementing data security requirements goes into effect for ACH originators that have an annual volume of 6 million transactions or greater. The rule requires the originators (and third party service providers) to protect bank account information unreadable when it's stored electronically.

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What’s an ACH Originator? Responsibilities & Benefits

Paystand

Key Takeaways An ACH Originator initiates ACH transactions, which can be a business, individual, or other entity Originators are responsible for maintaining compliance with NACHA rules, including obtaining and retaining authorizations ACH payments offer cost savings, improved cash flow management, and increased efficiency for enterprise originators (..)

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New NACHA Rule Could Catch Payment Processors, Merchants, FIs Off-Guard

PYMNTS

Getting there is a long road with many twists and turns, with guidance provided not only by back-end technology but also by updated rules from organizations with a governing role across the payments industry. The rule change is the subject of a recent white paper published by GIACT. New NACHA Rule.

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ACH Fraud Is Rising - And New NACHA Measure Leaves Gaps

FICO

In response to a rise in fraudulent activity targeting ACH and other electronic transactions, the WEB Debit Account Validation Rule was put into effect by NACHA on March 19, 2021. There are five ways that banks can comply with the account validation rule, which are detailed here. NACHA Steps Up Its Fraud Prevention Requirements.

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