OSA is an non-profit educational group, classified ast a 501(c)(6) organization by the IRS. Please find our by-laws attached.

OSA members are welcome to use our logo in the marketing material and on our website.

On April 6, 2007, OSA released a draft of the Automotive Retail Data Security Guidelines - Third Party Providers. The guidelines address the access and use of dealer data by dealer-authorized third parties. These guidelines include recommendations to establish the appropriate contractual, physical, electronic, and procedural controls and safeguards to protect against unwarranted disclosure and to enable secure access, transport, storage and use of dealer data.

The goal of STAR is to use non-proprietary technology (IT) standards as a catalyst in fulfilling the business information needs of dealers and manufacturers while reducing the time and effort required to support related activity.

he FTC put together a set of frequently asked questions (and their answers) about the privacy laws for auto dealers. This is an easy to read practical guide.

DealerTrack's sponsored web site for topics associated with dealership compliance, includig a quiz on Red Flag Law readiness.

Information on Arkona's DMS integration solutions.

Information on ADP's DMS integration services.

OSA published an open letter to the dealership community on its inception, outlining its principles and acting for support. That letter is included here.