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Federal Legislative Activity in 2023 Amend Section 604(c) of the FCRA to address the treatment of pre-screening report requests. Section 604(c) governs the furnishing of reports in connection with credit or insurance transactions that are not initiated by the consumer. [1]

The Fair Credit Reporting Act limits who can access your credit report and for what purpose. Potential employers must get your written permission before accessing your credit reports. Credit bureaus must remove your name from marketing lists if you ask.

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) , 15 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq., governs access to consumer credit report records and promotes accuracy, fairness, and the privacy of personal information assembled by Credit Reporting Agencies (CRAs).

Four Basic Steps to FCRA Compliance Step 1: Disclosure & Written Consent. Before requesting a consumer or investigative report, an employer must: ... Step 2: Certification To The Consumer Reporting Agency. ... Step 3: Provide Applicant With Pre-Adverse Action Documents. ... Step 4: Notify Applicant Of Adverse Action.

The FCRA also gives you the right to request and access all the information a consumer reporting agency has about you (this is called "file disclosure"). You can get one free file disclosure every 12 months from each national credit bureau by going to AnnualCreditReport.com.

The FCRA specifies those with a valid need for access. ? You must give your consent for reports to be provided to employers. A consumer. reporting agency may not give out information about you to your employer, or a potential employer, without your written consent given to the employer.