If communication does not fall within the definition of 'Consumer Report,' however, it will not be an 'Investigative Consumer Report. '” What's critical to the definition of an Investigative Consumer Report is that information must be obtained through a “personal interview.”
The California Consumer Credit Reporting Agencies Act (CCCRA) was passed in 1975 as the state's version of the U.S. federal Fair Credit Reporting Act. The act regulates consumer credit reporting agencies as well as any users of credit reports.
(c) The term “investigative consumer report” means a consumer report in which information on a consumer's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living is obtained through any means.
(c) The term “investigative consumer report” means a consumer report in which information on a consumer's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living is obtained through any means.
If the information is to be used for an insurance transaction, the consumer must give consent to the user of the report or the information must be coded.
The disclosure must: Clearly and accurately disclose to the employee or applicant in writing that it may obtain an Investigative Consumer Report, including information from the referenced personal interviews as to their character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living.
By signing this form, you are giving consent to have your consumer/credit reports furnished by consumer reporting agencies as part of an investigation to determine your suitability or fitness for federal employment or fitness to perform work under a contract.