Data / Federal rules / 2024-00788
Fair Credit Reporting; Background Screening
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau published this final rule in the Federal Register on January 23, 2024. It took effect on January 23, 2024.
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What the agency says
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) is issuing this advisory opinion to affirm that, when preparing consumer reports, a consumer reporting agency that reports public record information is not using reasonable procedures to assure maximum possible accuracy under section 607(b) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) if it does not have certain procedures in place. For example, it must have procedures that prevent reporting of information that is duplicative or that has been expunged, sealed, or otherwise legally restricted from public access. This advisory opinion also highlights certain aspects of the reporting period for adverse items under FCRA section 605(a)(5).
Key facts
- Document number
- 2024-00788
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Advisory opinion
- Agency
- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
- Published
- January 23, 2024
- Takes effect
- January 23, 2024
- Dates
- This advisory opinion is effective on January 23, 2024.
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 12 CFR 1022
- Pages
- 6
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