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The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that federal government agencies can be held liable under the Fair Credit Reporting Act when they fail to investigate or correct inaccurate information furnished to credit reporting agencies. ...more
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals overruled a district court’s reading of an exception into §1681s-2(b) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) that would allow a furnisher discretion to refuse to investigate an indirect...more
Earlier this month, the CFPB issued a press release and a Request for Information (“RFI”) that is focused upon whether the CFPB should promulgate additional rules implementing the Fair Credit Reporting Act....more
In Theresa Tailford, et al. v. Experian Information Solutions, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently affirmed a district court decision which held that Experian Information Solutions, Inc. did not violate...more
In This Issue. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued an interpretive rule on Fair Credit Report Act consumer information matching requirements; the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the Public...more
Now, more than ever, consumer report information impacts the everyday life of consumers in a meaningful way. Not only are consumer reports used by creditors, but also employers, insurers, landlords, and more. It should...more
Recently, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a compliance aid that addresses frequently asked questions related to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) and the COVID-19...more
The case law surrounding the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is ever-changing, and staying up to date on certain, key statutory definitions is a core compliance task for any company subject to the FCRA....more
Effective January 1, 2019, the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection raised the maximum amount a Consumer Reporting Agency is allowed to charge a consumer for a copy of their consumer file disclosure under the FCRA to...more
The CFPB recently released a “Special Edition” of its Supervisory Highlights that focuses exclusively on data accuracy issues in consumer credit reporting and the handling and resolution of consumer disputes. The report...more
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has issued CFPB Compliance Bulletin 2016-01, which "emphasize[s] the obligation of furnishers under Regulation V[1] to establish and implement reasonable written policies and...more