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Does the FTC Safeguards Rule Apply to Heavy Truck Dealerships?
Does the FTC Safeguards Rule apply to truck dealerships that sell to businesses? Yes, with limits. See what commercial credit changes and what applies…

Vibe Coding at Dealerships: Who Secures the Software Your Team Builds With AI?
Vibe coding security risks at a dealership come down to review, access, and ownership. See what the FTC Safeguards Rule says about software your…

AI Phone Agents for Dealerships: A Security and Consent Checklist
An AI receptionist for car dealerships touches customer data, call recordings, and consent law. Use this 14-item security and consent checklist before you sign.
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Dealership AI Use Policy: A Template for Staff Using ChatGPT and Other AI Tools
An AI policy for car dealerships is a written rule that names the AI tools staff may use, the customer information that stays out…

Procede Excede on Azure: What Truck Dealers Need From IT
Procede Excede on Azure means Procede runs the Excede server, database, backups, and upgrades in Microsoft's cloud, while your dealership still owns the internet…

Mercedes-Benz Dealer ISO 27001 / TISAX Requirement: What Now That the Deadline Has Passed
The Mercedes-Benz dealer ISO 27001 or TISAX Level 2 date of September 30, 2026 has passed, and the factory now also accepts the CIS…

GM Dealer Infrastructure and Security Guidelines (DISG) Explained
GM Dealer Infrastructure and Security Guidelines (DISG), explained: the PC, network, Wi-Fi, and bandwidth specs, plus GM's 72-hour incident reporting rule.

AI Legal Risks for Car Dealerships: Privacy, FTC and Liability
AI legal risks for dealerships come from old laws meeting new tools: privacy, FTC deception, AI calls and lending. Where they show up and…

FTC Safeguards Rule Breach Notification: What Dealers Must Report Within 30 Days
The FTC Safeguards Rule notification requirement gives a dealership 30 days from discovery to report a breach to the FTC when unencrypted customer information…
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