On March 10, 2015, the Payments Innovation Alliance of NACHA—The Electronic Payments Association (“Alliance”) released a white paper, entitled “Leveraging the Mobile Channel for ACH Payment Innovation.” The white paper provides an overview of the mobile payments landscape and focuses on the use of mobile devices for ACH transactions. According to the Alliance, because of the increasing options for making mobile payments and the growing use of mobile devices, the payments industry is at an “important crossroad” with respect to mobile payments.
The white paper emphasizes that in utilizing the mobile channel for ACH transactions, the rules and regulations applicable to ACH payments apply, as do the notice, disclosure and data protection requirements. The white paper notes that despite the small screen size of mobile devices, products and services delivered on such devices must provide appropriate disclosures and disclaimers, ensure the ability of consumers to read and understand terms and conditions, ensure the ability to make clear choices and understand fees and charges, and ensure the ability to retain copies of terms and receipts. The white paper also notes legal requirements that may apply, such as the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act.
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