Encore Capital Group Achieves Prestigious International Standards Organization Certification
February 15 2017 - 8:30AM
Encore Capital Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECPG), an international
specialty finance company, today announced it has become
ISO 27001:2013 certified as part of its continued
efforts to protect consumer information. To demonstrate this
commitment, Encore underwent formal certification of its
Information Security Management System (“ISMS") by an independent
third party registrar and met all requirements from the
International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
“Encore leads the collections industry in many ways,” said Blake
Hern, Chief Information Security Officer. “As part of our continued
drive to succeed we've achieved this certification to provide a
competitive advantage over debt buyers in our industry so that we
can maintain our status as our issuers’ preferred partner.”
The ISO 27001:2013 standard specifies the requirements for
establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving
an information security management system within the context of the
organization. It also includes requirements for the assessment and
treatment of information security risks tailored to the needs of
the organization.
Encore is one of the few debt collection companies to have
earned this accreditation to date. In its endeavor to meet ISO
27001 standards, Encore has shown its commitment by adopting a
systematic and on-going approach to managing sensitive company and
customer information. This certificate cements Encore’s position as
a leader in the debt collection industry by adhering to the highest
internationally accepted standard for ISMS.
About Encore Capital Group, Inc. Encore Capital
Group is an international specialty finance company that provides
debt recovery solutions for consumers across a broad range of
assets. Through its subsidiaries around the globe, Encore purchases
portfolios of consumer receivables from major banks, credit unions
and utility providers. Encore partners with individuals as they
repay their debt obligations, helping them on the road to financial
recovery and ultimately improving their economic well-being. Encore
is the first and only company of its kind to operate with
a Consumer Bill of Rights that provides industry-leading
commitments to consumers. Headquartered in San Diego, Encore is a
publicly traded NASDAQ Global Select company (ticker symbol: ECPG)
and a component stock of the Russell 2000, the S&P Small Cap
600 and the Wilshire 4500. More information about the company can
be found at http://www.encorecapital.com. More information
about the Company’s Cabot Credit Management subsidiary can be found
at http://www.cabotcm.com. Information found on the company’s
or Cabot’s website is not incorporated by reference.
Contact:
Kevin Saidler
Manager, Corporate Communications
Encore Capital Group, Inc.
(858) 309-9772
kevin.saidler@encorecapital.com
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