Fair Credit Reporting Act Archives

5 Tips To Avoid FCRA Non-Compliance

Written on October 12, 2023.

5 Tips To Avoid FCRA Non-Compliance October 12, 2023 In 1970, the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) took effect to ensure “the accuracy, fairness, and privacy of information in the files of consumer reporting agencies.” The Act gives...

CFPB Proposes Expansions to the Fair Credit Reporting Act’s Scope

Written on September 1, 2023.

CFPB Proposes Expansions to the Fair Credit Reporting Act’s Scope September 01, 2023 The Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently announced plans concerning next month’s rulemaking. The CFPB intends to expand...

Major Chain of Booksellers Settles Alleged FCRA Violations

Written on August 8, 2023.

Major Chain of Booksellers Settles Alleged FCRA Violations August 8, 2023 A major chain of booksellers has agreed to a settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit. This suit addressed claims that it violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)....

CRA Faces Proposed Class Action Over Allegedly Inaccurate Reporting

Written on May 25, 2023.

CRA Faces Proposed Class Action Over Allegedly Inaccurate Reporting May 25, 2023 A major consumer reporting agency (CRA) now faces a proposed class action lawsuit. According to the suit, the CRA failed to maintain procedures to ensure it provided...

Class Action Filed Against Luxury Fashion Brand Over Alleged FCRA Violations

Written on May 9, 2023.

Class Action Filed Against Luxury Fashion Brand Over Alleged FCRA Violations May 9, 2023 A luxury fashion company recently faced a class action lawsuit over compliance failures. According to the suit, the company failed to comply with the Fair...

Supreme Court Advised That FCA Knowledge Standard Is Subjective

Written on May 1, 2023.

Supreme Court Advised That FCA Knowledge Standard Is Subjective May 1, 2023 Whistleblowers have urged the Supreme Court to consider subjective factors when determining whether someone knowingly acted under the False Claims Act (FCA). According...

Report Finds Complaints About National Credit Reporting Agencies Filed with the CFPB Nearly Doubled From 2021 to 2022

Written on April 27, 2023.

Report Finds Complaints About National Credit Reporting Agencies Filed with the CFPB Nearly Doubled From 2021 to 2022 April 27, 2023 Between 2021 and 2022, consumer reports filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) against National...

Third Circuit Court Rules Against CRA That Failed to Reinvestigate Disputed Information

Written on April 26, 2023.

Third Circuit Court Rules Against CRA That Failed to Reinvestigate Disputed Information April 26, 2023 A Pennsylvania court has ruled against a major consumer reporting agency (CRA). According to the case, the CRA attempted to end a class-action...

Eight Circuit Court Concludes That FCRA Violations Do Not Occur Where Investigations and Corrections Occur Promptly

Eighth Circuit Court Concludes That FCRA Violations Do Not Occur Where Investigations and Corrections Occur Promptly

Written on April 21, 2023.

Eighth Circuit Court Concludes That FCRA Violations Do Not Occur Where Investigations and Corrections Occur Promptly April 21, 2023 The Eastern District of Pennsylvania has granted summary judgment in a recent case centered around inaccurate consumer...

Major Consumer Reporting Agency Faces Class Action Over SSN Verification Issues

Written on April 20, 2023.

Major Consumer Reporting Agency Faces Class Action Over SSN Verification Issues April 20, 2023 A proposed class action suit alleged that a major consumer reporting agency (CRA) violated federal law. According to the case, the CRA did not implement...

Tag: Fair Credit Reporting Act

5 Tips To Avoid FCRA Non-Compliance

CFPB Proposes Expansions to the Fair Credit Reporting Act’s Scope

Major Chain of Booksellers Settles Alleged FCRA Violations

CRA Faces Proposed Class Action Over Allegedly Inaccurate Reporting

Class Action Filed Against Luxury Fashion Brand Over Alleged FCRA Violations

Supreme Court Advised That FCA Knowledge Standard Is Subjective

Report Finds Complaints About National Credit Reporting Agencies Filed with the CFPB Nearly Doubled From 2021 to 2022

Third Circuit Court Rules Against CRA That Failed to Reinvestigate Disputed Information

Eighth Circuit Court Concludes That FCRA Violations Do Not Occur Where Investigations and Corrections Occur Promptly

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