Fair Credit Reporting Act – Protecting Consumers

Fair Credit Reporting Act - Protecting Consumers The FCRA: An Overview The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is one of the most significant pieces of financial legislation in the United States. The law, which was enacted in 1970, governs how consumer credit information can be obtained and used by credit reporting agencies, lenders and other entities. The FCRA was designed to promote transparency and fairness in credit reporting practices, protect consumers' privacy rights and prevent against identity theft and other forms of fraud. At its core, the FCRA establishes guidelines for obtaining and using consumer credit information. The law requires...