The effective date of NYC's SHIELD Rule, initially set for September 1, 2026, has been postponed to January 1, 2027.
What changed
The rule, focusing on consumer protections in debt collection, will now not take effect until January 2027.
Compliance perspective
Companies should prepare to comply with the SHIELD Rule by the new effective date.
Key date
Effective date: January 1, 2027.
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