The Minnesota Disclosure and Consent for a Consumer and Investigative Report and Release Authorization is a legal document used in the state of Minnesota to obtain an individual's consent and authorization for the procurement of a consumer and investigative report. This report is typically utilized by employers and background screening agencies during the hiring process or for other purposes such as tenant screening. The purpose of this document is to inform the individual about their rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and Minnesota law regarding the requesting, obtaining, and use of consumer and investigative reports. It also ensures that the individual provides their consent for their information to be obtained and used for a specific purpose as outlined in the document. The document contains several key elements that must be included, such as: 1. Disclosure: This section discloses to the individual that a consumer and investigative report may be requested and used for employment or other permissible purposes. It outlines the types of information that may be included in the report, such as credit history, criminal records, educational background, employment history, and more. 2. Consent and Authorization: This section seeks the individual's consent and authorization to obtain their consumer and investigative report. It specifies that the report will be obtained from a consumer reporting agency (CRA) and allows the individual to list any additional names they have been known as, such as maiden names or aliases. 3. Notice of Rights: This section informs the individual of their rights under the FCRA and Minnesota law. It includes their right to request a copy of the report, dispute inaccurate or incomplete information, and be notified if adverse action is taken based on the report. There may be different variations or types of Minnesota Disclosure and Consent for a Consumer and Investigative Report and Release Authorization, depending on the specific purpose for which the report is being obtained. For example, there could be separate versions for employment-related screenings versus tenant screenings. However, the essential elements of disclosure, consent, and notice of rights mentioned above would typically still be included in these different types of authorizations.