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Policy and compliance

Published SEP 24, 2024

CFPB launches public comment process for open banking standard setter recognition

The public can submit comments on open banking standard-setter applications to ensure the development of fair and effective open banking standards that serve the interests of all stakeholders, especially consumers.

• • Banking
• • Checking account
• • Credit cards
• • Data
• • Debit cards
• • Electronic payments
• • Privacy

At the CFPB

Published MAR 09, 2022

Shining a Spotlight on Workers’ Financial Experiences

In response to concerns from workers about financial risk and harm from employers, the CFPB is looking into the consumer financial products or services that workers face in the workplace.

By Emma Oppenheim

• • Data
• • Debt collection
• • Privacy

Data, research, and reports

Published JUL 24, 2020

What to consider when sharing your financial data

A growing number of financial services are powered by data sharing. Learn what that means for you, and the key things to consider before sharing your data.

By Max Bentovim

• • Banking
• • Credit reports and scores
• • Data
• • Privacy

Info for consumers

Published JAN 30, 2020

Know your data: Our updated list of reporting companies

Request your consumer reports using our list of consumer reporting companies. Your consumer reporting data affects your ability to get an affordable loan, a job, an apartment, or many other essentials of daily life to reach your financial and personal goals.

By Jonah Kaplan

• • Credit reports and scores
• • Data
• • Fair Credit Reporting Act
• • Financial education
• • Identity theft and fraud
• • Privacy

Info for consumers

Published AUG 15, 2019

Facts you can use about the Equifax settlement

Were you affected by the 2017 Equifax data breach? Find out about the legal settlement, benefits, and compensation that you may be eligible to claim.

By Kristin Dohn

• • Credit reports and scores
• • Data
• • Enforcement
• • Privacy

Info for consumers

Published JUL 18, 2012

How to stop mystery credit card fees

When you're activating a new credit card, watch for "the pitch." When you call to activate a new credit card, you may be routed to representatives who try...

By Gail Hillebrand

• • Add-on products
• • Banking
• • Credit cards
• • Deceptive practices
• • Financial education
• • Identity theft and fraud
• • Privacy

Info for consumers

Published APR 26, 2012

Taking your kids to work is a great time to talk about money

My kids were so excited when I asked them if they wanted to come to work with me today. At ages 6 and 9, this will be their first Take Our Daughters and...

By Dan Rutherford

• • Financial education
• • Open government
• • Privacy
• • Youth

Info for consumers Policy and compliance

Published MAR 26, 2012

Remittance transfer rule: A personal perspective

As a child of South Asian immigrants, I recall my parents frequently sending money back to our family and friends in India. They would use a service to send...

By Nick Rathod

• • Financial education
• • Money transfers
• • Privacy
• • Rulemaking