ACH Originators may find the following resources helpful when seeking additional information on topics such as regulations, ACH processing, educational materials and security.
ACH Rules and Regulations
| Contact | Resource Recommended |
|---|---|
| NACHA- The Electronic Payments Association 13450 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 100 Herndon, VA 20171 Phone: (703) 561-1100 Website: www.nacha.org | NACHA Operating Rules & Guidelines NACHA offers free basic online access to the ACH Rules in a read-only format at www.achrulesonline.org |
| Electronicpayments.org Sponsored by NACHA www.electronicpayments.org | Website designed to assist financial institutions, businesses and consumers in understanding the world of electronic payments. |
Security Related Information
| Contact | Resource Recommended |
|---|---|
| Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20580 Phone: (202) 326-2222 Website: www.ftc.gov | Protecting Personal Information: A Guide for Businesses A free document available online that details practical tips for businesses on creating and implementing a plan for safeguarding personal information Link: www.business.ftc.gov |
| Council of Better Business Bureaus 3033 Wilson Blvd, Suite 600 Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: (703) 276-0100 Website: www.bbb.org | Data Security Made Simpler Online information and checklists to assist businesses in creating a written security policy Link: www.bbb.org/data-security |
| Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street SW Washington, DC 20554 Phone: (888) 225-5322 Website: www.fcc.gov | FCC Small Biz Cyber Planner Online resource to assist businesses in creating a customized cybersecurity plan. Links to free and low-cost security tools Link: www.fcc.gov/cyberforsmallbiz |
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