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I currently carry a balance exceeding {$50000.00} in federal student debt. \n\nRecently, I have become deeply concerned that my data, including personal identifiers and financial details connected to my student loan account, may have been compromised, accessed, or mishandled by unauthorized partiesspecifically XXXX XXXX and/or individuals or entities affiliated with him. \n\nGiven XXXX XXXX extensive influence across multiple technology platforms, including his ownership and control over XXXX  ( formerly XXXX ), and his widely reported access to user data, I fear that he or associated parties could have improperly accessed or mishandled my federally protected borrower data. \n\nThis concern is particularly alarming because XXXX XXXX is a private citizen and a nationalized individual from XXXX XXXX, raising additional worries regarding the potential foreign exposure of sensitive U.S. borrower data.\n\nSpecific Concerns : Unauthorized access to my personally identifiable information ( PII ) and federal loan records. \nPotential misuse or dissemination of my financial data by foreign or non-governmental entities. \nEmotional distress and ongoing uncertainty about my financial privacy and security. \nWhile I am not aware of a publicly disclosed breach involving federal borrower data, the pervasive data-sharing practices within large technology corporations under XXXX XXXX ownershipcoupled with his non-U.S. national backgroundhave led me to believe that my information could have been accessed without my consent. \n\nThe possibility of my sensitive financial records being in the possession of non-governmental and potentially foreign entities is deeply distressing and unacceptable. \n\nRequested Resolution : In light of the serious nature of my privacy concerns, I am requesting the following actions : A formal investigation into whether my federal student loan data has been accessed, compromised, or shared with XXXX XXXX or individuals/entities affiliated with him. \nVerification and assurance that my borrower data remains secure and has not been subject to unauthorized access.\n\nLoan forgiveness or significant reduction as a compensatory measure due to the emotional distress, privacy risk, and potential exposure of my financial information. \nEnhanced safeguards and disclosure transparency regarding third-party access to borrower data, ensuring that non-U.S. citizens or private individuals can not exploit or obtain such information. \nI am seeking prompt action on this matter, as the uncertainty surrounding the security of my financial information places me under continuous emotional and financial strain. I trust that you will treat this matter with the gravity it warrants and provide the necessary remedies. \n\nThank you for your attention and swift response. \n\nSincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX","date_sent_to_company":"2025-02-17T15:50:30.000Z","issue":"Problem with fraud alerts or security freezes","sub_product":"Federal student loan servicing","zip_code":"07112","tags":null,"has_narrative":true,"complaint_id":"12109728","timely":"Yes","company_response":"Closed with explanation","submitted_via":"Web","company":"Maximus Federal Services, Inc.","date_received":"2025-02-17T15:37:54.000Z","state":"NJ","company_public_response":null,"sub_issue":null},"highlight":{"complaint_what_happened":["This concern is particularly alarming because XXXX XXXX is a private citizen and a nationalized individual from XXXX XXXX, raising additional worries regarding the <em>potential</em> <em>foreign</em> exposure of sensitive U.S. borrower data.\n\nSpecific Concerns : Unauthorized access to my personally identifiable information ( PII ) and federal loan records. \n<em>Potential</em> misuse or dissemination of my financial data by <em>foreign</em> or non-governmental entities."],"issue":["Problem with fraud alerts or <em>security</em> freezes"]},"sort":[22.080845,"12109728"]},{"_index":"complaint-public-v1","_id":"3001978","_score":18.242376,"_source":{"product":"Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service","complaint_what_happened":"No balance involved to date. The account was opened with scanned photo/identification card on Tuesday XX/XX/2018. Th company suggests 4-5 days to verify and sync criteria. \n\n# # - Please type your reply above this line - # # Hello XXXX, Your request ( XXXX ) has been received and will be reviewed by our support staff. \n\nIf you want to add additional comments, simply reply to this email. \n\nXXXX XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX PDT This is a follow-up to your previous request # XXXX \" secure wallet '' Thats, an interesting reply. The commodities investment privileges on a state by state basis can be reviewed where? \n\nSincerely, The Robinhood Team XXXX Follow us on XXXX to get the latest product news! \n\nRobinhood Financial LLC and Robinhood Crypto, LLC are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Robinhood Markets , Inc. Equities and options are offered to self-directed customers by Robinhood Financial . Robinhood Financial is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ( FINRA ) and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation ( SIPC ), which protects securities customers of its members up to {$500000.00} ( including {$250000.00} for claims for cash ). Explanatory brochure available upon request or at XXXX. Cryptocurrency trading is offered through an account with Robinhood Crypto. Robinhood Crypto is not a member of FINRA or SIPC. Cryptocurrencies are not stocks  and your cryptocurrency investments are not protected by either FDIC or SIPC insurance. \n\nFree trading refers to {$0.00} commissions for Robinhood Financial self-directed individual cash or margin brokerage accounts that trade U.S. listed securities via mobile devices. Relevant SEC & FINRA fees may apply. Please see Robinhood Financials Commission and Fee Schedule.\n\nRobinhood is currently registered in the following jurisdiction ( s ). This is not an offer, solicitation of an offer, or advice to buy or sell securities, or open a brokerage account in any jurisdiction where Robinhood is not registered. \n\nAll investments involve risk and the past performance of a security, or financial product does not guarantee future results or returns. Keep in mind that while diversification may help spread risk it does not assure a profit, or protect against loss, in a down market. There is always the potential of losing money when you invest in securities, or other financial products. Investors should consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing.Margin trading involves interest charges and risks, including the potential to lose more than deposited or the need to deposit additional collateral in a falling market. Before using margin, customers must determine whether this type of trading strategy is right for them given their specific investment objectives, experience, risk tolerance, and financial situation. For more information please see the Robinhood Financial Margin Disclosure Statement, Margin Agreement and FINRA Investor Information. These disclosures contain information on Robinhood Financials lending policies, interest charges, and the risks associated with margin accounts. \n\nInvestors should consider the investment objectives and unique risk profile of Exchange Traded Funds ( ETFs ) carefully before investing. ETFs are subject to risks similar to those of other diversified portfolios. Leveraged and Inverse ETFs may not be suitable for all investors and may increase exposure to volatility through the use of leverage, short sales of securities, derivatives and other complex investment strategies. Although ETFs are designed to provide investment results that generally correspond to the performance of their respective underlying indices, they may not be able to exactly replicate the performance of the indices because of expenses and other factors. A prospectus contains this and other information about the ETF and should be read carefully before investing. Customers should obtain prospectuses from issuers and/or their third party agents who distribute and make prospectuses available for review. ETFs are required to distribute portfolio gains to shareholders at year end. These gains may be generated by portfolio rebalancing or the need to meet diversification requirements. ETF trading will also generate tax consequences. Additional regulatory guidance on Exchange Traded Products can be found by clicking here. \n\nSystem response, execution price, speed, liquidity, market data, and account access times are affected by many factors, including market volatility, size and type of order, market conditions, system performance, and other factors. \n\nThird party information provided for Robinhood product features, Robinhood communications and communications emanating from its social media community are for informational purposes only and are not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument or as an official confirmation of any transaction. The information provided is not warranted as to completeness or accuracy and is subject to change without notice. The Robinhood website provides its users links to social media sites and email. The linked social media and email messages are pre-populated. However, these messages can be deleted or edited by Robinhood users, who are under no obligation to send any pre-populated messages. Any comments or statements made herein do not reflect the views of Robinhood Markets Inc., Robinhood Financial , LLC or any of their subsidiaries or affiliates. \n\nTrading in cryptocurrencies comes with significant risks, including volatile market price swings or flash crashes, market manipulation, and cybersecurity risks. In addition, cryptocurrency markets and exchanges are not regulated with the same controls or customer protections available in equity, option, futures, or foreign exchange investing. Cryptocurrency trading can lead to large and immediate financial losses. Several federal agencies have also published advisory documents surrounding the risks of virtual currency. For more information see, the CFPB 's Consumer Advisory, the CFTC 'S Customer Advisory, the SEC 's Investor Alert, and FINRA 's  Investor Alert Note that certain Robinhood product features listed are currently in development and will be available soon. \n\nRobinhood Terms and Conditions Contact Us FAQ. \n\n\n\nConversation opened. 1 read message. \n\nSkip to content Using XXXX with screen readers Further Identification Required for Account Approval Inbox x Robinhood XXXX Unsubscribe Fri, XX/XX/XXXX, XXXX XXXX ( 8 days ago ) to me Robinhood Logo Further Identification Required for Account Approval Hi iflourish, Thank you for applying for a Robinhood account. We can not process your application until we are able to verify your identity. Please provide us with an image of your current U.S. state issued Driver License or U.S. Passport by following these steps : Sign in to Robinhood Press \" TAKE PHOTO NOW '' on the home screen If prompted, allow Robinhood to  access your camera Select the type of ID you wish to scan Follow the image upload instructions on the screen, ensuring that all text is legible Press the Submit button It's possible that we were unable to verify your identity because of a typographical error or discrepancy between your legal name and the name you provided. By responding to this email, you authorize Robinhood to make any necessary changes to your account information. You further certify that the W-9 previously submitted remains accurate. \n\nWe will review your account once we receive your additional form of identification. \n\nIf you have any questions, please contact XXXX. \n\nSincerely, The Robinhood Team XXXX Free trading refers to {$0.00} commissions for Robinhood Financial self-directed individual cash or margin brokerage accounts that  trade U.S. listed securities via mobile devices. Relevant SEC & FINRA fees may apply. Please see our Commission and Fee Schedule. \n\nRobinhood is currently registered in the following jurisdiction ( s ). This is not an offer, solicitation of an offer, or advice to buy or sell securities, or open a brokerage account in any jurisdiction where Robinhood is not registered.\n\nAll investments involve risk and the past performance of a security, or financial product does not guarantee future results or returns. Keep in mind that while diversification may help  spread risk it does not assure a profit, or protect against loss, in a down market. There is always the potential of losing money when you invest in securities, or other financial products. Investors should consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing. \n\nInvestors should be aware that system response, execution price, speed, liquidity, market data, and account access times are affected by many factors, including market volatility, size and type of order, market conditions, system performance, and other factors. \n\nMargin trading involves interest charges and risks, including the potential to lose more than deposited or the need to deposit additional collateral in a falling market. Before using margin, customers must determine whether this type of trading strategy is right for them given their specific investment objectives, experience, risk tolerance, and financial situation. For more information please see our Margin Disclosure Statement, Margin Agreement and FINRA Investor Information. These disclosures contain information on our lending policies, interest charges, and the risks associated with margin accounts.\n\nInvestors should consider the investment objectives and unique risk profile of Exchange Traded Funds ( ETFs ) carefully before investing. ETFs are subject to risks similar to those of other diversified portfolios. Leveraged and Inverse ETFs may not be suitable for all investors and may increase exposure to volatility through the use of leverage, short sales of securities, derivatives and other complex investment strategies. Although ETFs are designed to provide investment results that generally correspond to the performance of their respective underlying indices, they may not be able to exactly replicate the performance of the indices because of expenses and other factors. A prospectus contains this and other information about the ETF and should be read carefully before investing. Customers should obtain prospectuses from issuers and/or their third party agents who distribute and make prospectuses available for review. ETFs are required to distribute portfolio gains to shareholders at year end. These gains may be generated by portfolio rebalancing or the need to meet diversification requirements. ETF trading will also generate tax consequences. Additional regulatory guidance on Exchange Traded Products can be found by clicking here. \n\nThe member or an associated person is authorized to contact the trusted contact person and disclose information about the customer 's account to address possible financial exploitation, to confirm the specifics of the customer 's current contact information, health status, or the identity of any legal guardian, executor, trustee or holder of a power of attorney, or as otherwise permitted by Rule 2165. \n\nSystem response, execution price, speed, liquidity, market data, and account access times are affected by many factors, including market volatility, size and type of order, market conditions, system performance, and other factors. \n\nThird party information provided for Robinhood product features, Robinhood communications and communications emanating from its social media community, market prices, data and other information available through Robinhood are meant for informational purposes only and are not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument or as an official confirmation of any transaction. The information provided is not warranted as to completeness or accuracy and is subject to change without notice. The Robinhood website provides its users links to social media sites and email. The linked social media and email messages are pre-populated. However, these messages can be deleted or edited by Robinhood users, who are under no obligation to send any pre-populated messages. Any comments or statements made herein do not reflect the views of Robinhood Markets Inc., Robinhood Financial , LLC or any of their subsidiaries or affiliates.\n\nNote that certain Robinhood product features listed are currently in development and will be available soon.\n\nAll securities and investments are offered to self-directed customers by Robinhood Financial , LLC, member FINRA & SIPC. Robinhood Financial , LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Robinhood Markets , Inc.\n\nRobinhood Terms and Conditions Disclosure Library Contact Us FAQ unsubscribe from this list This is a follow-up to your previous request # XXXX \" secure wallet '' Thats, an interesting reply. The commodities investment privileges on a state by state basis can be reviewed where? \n\nSincerely, The Robinhood Team robinhood.com","date_sent_to_company":"2018-09-06T13:21:55.000Z","issue":"Managing, opening, or closing your mobile wallet account","sub_product":"Mobile or digital wallet","zip_code":"60605","tags":null,"has_narrative":true,"complaint_id":"3001978","timely":"Yes","company_response":"Closed with explanation","submitted_via":"Web","company":"ROBINHOOD MARKETS INC.","date_received":"2018-08-26T04:03:14.000Z","state":"IL","company_public_response":"Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law","sub_issue":null},"highlight":{"complaint_what_happened":["There is always the <em>potential</em> of losing money when you invest in <em>securities</em>, or other financial products. 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Not even a prompt via email or phone to verify my identity before concluding on the application. I was informed Synchrony Bank pulled my information from a consumer reporting agency that showed my name was in an incorrect order ( that is, my first and last name were in the opposite order ). \nInstead of firstname : XXXX, lastname : XXXX, wherever they pulled my information had firstname : XXXX, lastname : XXXX instead I asked the customer service personnel to start a new application this time account application will be over the phone. After submitting application, she said the same thing that information pulled from a consumer reporting agency shows my name in the incorrect order and the only way to resolve this would be to provide a government-issued ID showing my full name in the correct order via an email she provided. I asked her to disclose which consumer reporting agent has my name reported inaccurately as it is within my right and also to dispute any inaccurate information about me, she said I should request that information by adding that to the email in addition to my ID. \n\nI knew my name in the wrong order was impossible especially since I had recently opened an XXXX XXXX XXXX account, XXXX XXXX XXXX Checking and Savings account, and a couple of credit cards including Amazon XXXX Credit Card issued Synchrony bank itself. \n\nOn XX/XX/XXXX, I sent requested information and documents to the email provided including : 1. Government-issued Passport 2. Newly purchased credit report from the 3 major bureaus ( XXXX, XXXX & XXXX ) showing identification section displaying my name in the correct order. \nXXXX. Request for Synchorny Bank to disclose where they pull my information from to dispute any inaccurate information. \n\nThere was no response up until XX/XX/XXXX when I decided to call Synchrony Bank again to get a status regarding documents submitted in reference to the application ID XXXX. \n\nI was informed government-issued passport I submitted will not be accepted and I should rather submit a US Driver 's license/State ID. I asked the personnel why should I submit a document I don't have and frankly don't want to have at this time and it's not against the law. As a US Person, at this point my passport should be enough to verify my identity anywhere I go. He still insisted they would not accept my passport and failed to provide a reason why my passport that I have been using to verify my identity in the XXXX since XXXX is not accepted by Synchorny Bank. \n\nSo far, my passport hasn't been a problem with any bank, including XXXX  XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, or my utility companies and phone & internet companies. All except XXXX XXXX XXXX who currently faces potential lawsuit for rejecting my passport and is currently reviewing the matter. \n\nMy passport also wasn't a problem when I applied for an Amazon XXXX Credit Card and I had to scan my face and this very passport live with the assistance from Synchrony Bank customer service over the phone. \n\nDuring my continues interactions with Synchrony Bank customer service on XX/XX/XXXX, I requested an Adverse Action Notice be mailed to me right away stating reason why my application was denied because my attorneys would love a crack at that. The personnel rather wanted to close the application to make it seem like I withdrew my application however that wasn't going to happen and I still haven't received said notice till date. \n\nI had to insist on the phone that Synchrony Bank disclose the consumer reporting agency ( ies ) my personal data was pull from before I was informed of these XXXX consumer reporting agencies ( XXXX and XXXX ). \n\nI reached out to XXXX who apparently didn't have any file on me as of the time, even after interchanging first and lastname. \n\nXXXX however did have my file. I verified my identity with my passport, utilities and Tax ID document and turned out my name was in fact arranged in the right order with a hardcopy report on its way. \n\nI decided to get a last report from XXXX and not only my name was accurately arranged with XXXX, there was both pulls from Synchrony Bank regarding both applications on XX/XX/XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX respectively. ( attached XXXX, XXXX ) Myself and my attorneys don't want to state out possible reasons why my passport is currently circled out although were thinking it but will remain professional as possible. \n\nThe takeaway here is my passport was issued in XXXX, so yes I have heard all sorts of ridiculous reasons why a service ( s ) would not be provided to me based on my origin country when I present my passport to certain businesses in the US. Whereas my business colleagues from countries like the XXXX don't face these issues to the best of my knowledge and from what I have personally witness from other countries consider \" high-income countries or low-risk countries '' is simply mind blowing and usually always ends in a legal dispute. \n\nAs I fall into these categories listed by Synchrony Bank, I don't see any other reason why I can't open account under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and in accordance with Section XXXX26 of the USA Patriot Act with my passport especially when Synchrony Bank doesn't have a walk-in branch. And also, Synchrony Bank does in fact have foreign customers. \n-To be a U.S. person for federal tax purposes -To have a valid U.S. residence ( or, if youre in the military, an APO, DPO, or FPO ) -A U.S. Social Security or Tax Identification number I should not be forced to get a US Driver 's license/State ID and my passport should be respected and considered a valid form of identification for especially banks under Federal Regulatory bodies.","date_sent_to_company":"2024-04-10T15:32:17.000Z","issue":"Opening an account","sub_product":"Savings account","zip_code":"40220","tags":null,"has_narrative":true,"complaint_id":"8739863","timely":"Yes","company_response":"Closed with explanation","submitted_via":"Web","company":"SYNCHRONY FINANCIAL","date_received":"2024-04-10T15:27:06.000Z","state":"KY","company_public_response":"Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response","sub_issue":"Unable to open an account"},"highlight":{"complaint_what_happened":["All except XXXX XXXX XXXX who <em>currently</em> faces <em>potential</em> lawsuit for rejecting my passport and is <em>currently</em> reviewing the matter. \n\nMy passport also wasn't a problem when I applied for an Amazon XXXX Credit Card and I had to scan my face and this very passport live with the assistance from Synchrony Bank customer service over the phone."]},"sort":[8.47438,"8739863"]},{"_index":"complaint-public-v1","_id":"7451832","_score":8.059715,"_source":{"product":"Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports","complaint_what_happened":"In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 U.S.C. 1681, 15 U.S.C. 6801-6805, The Privacy Act of 1974 as well as inaccurate reporting per the IRS Publication XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX According to the IRS Publication 4681- A Charge off is a certificate of Indebtment that is now considered income, which needs to be reported on my Income Tax. Income can not be reported to your credit report. Congressional findings and statement of purpose if you are unable to provide me with a copy of the verifiable proof, you must also update and/or remove the information listed above. There is 100 % improper use of the credit report. EXPERIAN HAS 1000 % VIOLATED THE FCRA, AND I'M HIGHLY UPSET ABOUT THIS. I FOUND MANY INACCURACIES ON THE CREDIT REPORT. INCLUDING ACCOUNTS THAT I NEVER GAVE YOU WRITTEN PERMISSION TO ADD ON ANY INFORMATION TO THE CREDIT REPORT! As instructed on your website, I've enclosed documentation providing proof of my current address, social security card, and driver 's license. This is the final step BEFORE TAKING THIS INACCURATE, FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY IN FRONT OF A JUDGE. Under the FCRA, ONLY CORRECT INFORMATION SHALL BE ADDED TO A CONSUMERS CREDIT REPORT, and the information on the XXXX, XXXX, and EXPERIAN credit report isn't accurate AND ITS COMPLETE FRAUD. I've spoken to a lawyer, and they told me that I COULD EASILY take THIS to court AND FINE XXXX to all XXXX credit reporting agencies. I DEMAND XXXX, XXXX, and EXPERIAN, CORRECT ALL OF THESE ACCOUNTS ON THE CREDIT REPORT WITHIN XXXX HOURS OF RECEIVING THIS LETTER. YES, I WANT THE ACCOUNTS TO SHOW AS PAID AS AGREED WITH NO FRAUD REMARKS OR DISPUTE COMMENTS REMARKS LEFT ON THE CREDIT REPORT. IF THESE INACCURACIES DO NOT COME OFF THE CREDIT REPORT WITHIN XXXX HOURS. THE LAWYER HANDLING THIS MATTER SAID HE WILL BE TAKING MASSIVE LEGAL ACTION AGAINST THE FOLLOWING CORPORATIONS FOR LETTING THIS HAPPEN : POTENTIAL LAWSUITS LIST : EXPERIAN, XXXX, and XXXX TO MAKE THE CORRECTION PROCESS EASIER FOR YOU, ATTACHED IS A LIST OF THE INACCURATE ACCOUNTS THAT NEED TO BE UPDATED ON THE CREDIT REPORT ASAP. Additionally, failure to respond satisfactorily with a free copy of my report after the changes have been made will result I also AM seeking monetary relief of {$1000.00} per violation for : ( 1 ) Deformation of character ( 2 ) Negligent infliction of emotional distress ( 3 ) Violations of 15 U.S.C. 1681 & 15 U.S.C. 6801-6805 : 6801-Privacy obligation policy It is the policy of Congress that each financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers nonpublic personal information. ( b ) Financial institutions safeguards In furtherance of the policy in subsection ( a ), each agency or authority described in section 6805 ( a ) of this title, other than the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, shall establish appropriate standards for the financial institutions subject to their jurisdiction relating to administrative, technical, and physical safeguards ( 1 ) to ensure the security and confidentiality of customer records and information. ( 2 ) to protect against any anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of such records ; and ( 3 ) to protect against unauthorized access to or use of such records or information which could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to any customer. 6802- ( a ) Notice requirements Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, a financial institution may not, directly or through any affiliate, disclose to a nonaffiliated third party any nonpublic personal information, unless such financial institution provides or has provided to the consumer a notice that complies with section 6803 of this title. ( b ) opt out ( 1 ) In general A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless ( A ) such financial institution clearly and conspicuously discloses to the consumer, in writing or in electronic form or other form permitted by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, that such information may be disclosed to such third party ; ( B ) the consumer is given the opportunity, before the time that such information is initially disclosed, to direct that such information not be disclosed to such third party ; and ( C ) the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option. ( 2 ) Exception This subsection shall not prevent a financial institution from providing nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party to perform services for or functions on behalf of the financial institution, including marketing of the financial institutions own products or services, or financial products or services offered pursuant to joint agreements between two or more financial institutions that comply with the requirements imposed by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, if the financial institution fully discloses the providing of such information and enters into a contractual agreement with the third party that requires the third party to maintain the confidentiality of such information. ( c ) Limits on reuse of information Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, a nonaffiliated third party that receives from a financial institution nonpublic personal information under this section shall not, directly or through an affiliate of such receiving third party, disclose such information to any other person that is a nonaffiliated third party of both the financial institution and such receiving third party, unless such disclosure would be lawful if made directly to such other person by the financial institution. ( d ) Limitations on the sharing of account number information for marketing purposes A financial institution shall not disclose, other than to a consumer reporting agency, an account number or similar form of access number or access code for a credit card account, deposit account, or transaction account of a consumer to any nonaffiliated third party for use in telemarketing, direct mail marketing, or other marketing through electronic mail to the consumer. ( e ) General exceptions Subsections ( a ) and ( b ) shall not prohibit the disclosure of nonpublic personal information ( 1 ) as necessary to effect, administer, or enforce a transaction requested or authorized by the consumer, or in connection with ( A ) servicing or processing a financial product or service requested or authorized by the consumer ; ( B ) maintaining or servicing the consumers account with the financial institution, or with another entity as part of a private label credit card program or other extension of credit on behalf of such entity ; or ( C ) a proposed or actual securitization, secondary market sale ( including sales of servicing rights ), or similar transaction related to a transaction of the consumer ; ( 2 ) with the consent or at the direction of the consumer ; ( 3 ) ( A ) to protect the confidentiality or security of the financial institutions records pertaining to the consumer, the service or product, or the transaction therein ; ( B ) to protect against or prevent actual or potential fraud, unauthorized transactions, claims, or other liability ; ( C ) for required institutional risk control, or for resolving customer disputes or inquiries ; ( D ) to persons holding a legal or beneficial interest relating to the consumer ; or ( E ) to persons acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity on behalf of the consumer ; ( 4 ) to provide information to insurance rate advisory organizations, guaranty funds or agencies, applicable rating agencies of the financial institution, persons assessing the institutions compliance with industry standards, and the institutions attorneys, accountants, and auditors ; ( 5 ) to the extent specifically permitted or required under other provisions of law and in accordance with the Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978 [ 12 U.S.C. 3401 et seq. ], to law enforcement agencies ( including the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection [ 1 ] a Federal functional regulator, the Secretary of the Treasury with respect to subchapter II of chapter 53 of title 31, and chapter 2 of title I of Public Law 91508 ( 12 U.S.C. 19511959 ), a State insurance authority, or the Federal Trade Commission ), self-regulatory organizations, or for an investigation on a matter related to public safety ; ( 6 ) ( A ) to a consumer reporting agency in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act [ 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. ], or ( B ) from a consumer report reported by a consumer reporting agency ; ( 7 ) in connection with a proposed or actual sale, merger, transfer, or exchange of all or a portion of a business or operating unit if the disclosure of nonpublic personal information concerns solely consumers of such business or unit; or ( 8 ) to comply with Federal, State, or local laws, rules, and other applicable legal requirements ; to comply with a properly authorized civil, criminal, or regulatory investigation or subpoena or summons by Federal, State, or local authorities ; or to respond to judicial process or government regulatory authorities having jurisdiction over the financial institution for examination, compliance, or other purposes as authorized by law. 6803- ( a ) Disclosure required At the time of establishing a customer relationship with a consumer and not less than annually during the continuation of such relationship, a financial institution shall provide a clear and conspicuous disclosure to such consumer, in writing or in electronic form or other form permitted by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, of such financial institutions policies and practices with respect to ( 1 ) disclosing nonpublic personal information to affiliates and nonaffiliated third parties, consistent with section 6802 of this title, including the categories of information that may be disclosed ; ( 2 ) disclosing nonpublic personal information of persons who have ceased to be customers of the financial institution; and ( 3 ) protecting the nonpublic personal information of consumers. ( b ) Regulations Disclosures required by subsection ( a ) shall be made in accordance with the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title. ( c ) Information to be included the disclosure required by subsection ( a ) shall include ( 1 ) the policies and practices of the institution with respect to disclosing nonpublic personal information to nonaffiliated third parties, other than agents of the institution, consistent with section 6802 of this title, and including ( A ) the categories of persons to whom the information is or may be disclosed, other than the persons to whom the information may be provided pursuant to section 6802 ( e ) of this title ; and ( B ) the policies and practices of the institution with respect to disclosing of nonpublic personal information of persons who have ceased to be customers of the financial institution ; ( 2 ) the categories of nonpublic personal information that are collected by the financial institution ; ( 3 ) the policies that the institution maintains to protect the confidentiality and security of nonpublic personal information in accordance with section 6801 of this title ; and ( 4 ) the disclosures required, if any, under section 1681a ( d ) ( 2 ) ( A ) ( iii ) of this title. ( d ) Exemption for certified public accountants ( 1 ) In general, the disclosure requirements of subsection ( a ) do not apply to any person, to the extent that the person is ( A ) a certified public accountant ; ( B ) certified or licensed for such purpose by a State ; and ( C ) subject to any provision of law, rule, or regulation issued by a legislative or regulatory body of the State, including rules of professional conduct or ethics, that prohibits disclosure of nonpublic personal information without the knowing and expressed consent of the consumer. ( 2 ) Limitation Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to exempt or otherwise exclude any financial institution that is affiliated or becomes affiliated with a certified public accountant described in paragraph ( 1 ) from any provision of this section. ( 3 ) Definitions For purposes of this subsection, the term State means any State or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX, the Trust Territory of the XXXX XXXX, the XXXX XXXX, or the XXXX XXXX XXXX. ( XXXX ) Model forms ( XXXX ) In general The agencies referred to in section 6804 ( a ) ( 1 ) of this title shall jointly develop a model form which may be used, at the option of the financial institution, for the provision of disclosures under this section. ( 2 ) Format A model form developed under paragraph ( 1 ) shall ( A ) be comprehensible to consumers, with a clear format and design ; ( B ) provide for clear and conspicuous disclosures ; ( C ) enable consumers easily to identify the sharing practices of a financial institution and to compare privacy practices among financial institutions ; and ( D ) be succinct, and use an easily readable type font. ( 3 ) Timing A model form required to be d eveloped by this subsection shall be issued in proposed form for public comment not later than 180 days after October 13, 2006. ( 4 ) Safe harbor Any financial institution that elects to provide the model form developed by the agencies under this subsection shall be deemed to be in compliance with the disclosures required under this section. ( f ) Exception to annual notice requirement A financial institution that ( 1 ) provides nonpublic personal information only in accordance with the provisions of subsection ( b ) ( 2 ) or ( e ) of section 6802 of this title or regulations prescribed under section 6804 ( b ) of this title, and ( 2 ) has not changed its policies and practices with regard to disclosing nonpublic personal information from the policies and practices that were disclosed in the most recent disclosure sent to consumers in accordance with this section, shall not be required to provide an annual disclosure under this section until such time as the financial institution fails to comply with any criteria described in paragraph ( 1 ) or ( 2 ). 6804- ( a ) Regulatory authority ( 1 ) Rulemaking ( A ) In general Except as provided in subparagraph ( C ), the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection and the Securities and Exchange Commission shall have authority to prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter with respect to financial institutions and other persons subject to their respective jurisdiction under section 6805 of this title ( and notwithstanding subtitle B of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 [ 12 U.S.C . 5511 et seq. ] ), except that the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection shall not have authority to prescribe regulations with respect to the standards under section 6801 of this title. ( B ) CFTC The Commodity Futures Trading Commission shall have authority to prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter with respect to financial institutions and other persons subject to the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission under section 7b2 of title 7. ( C ) Federal Trade Commission authority Notwithstanding the authority of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection under subparagraph ( A ), the Federal Trade Commission shall have authority to prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter with respect to any financial institution that is a person described in section 1029 ( a ) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 [ 12 U.S.C. 5519 ( a ) ]. ( D ) Rule of construction Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to alter, affect, or otherwise limit the authority of a State insurance authority to adopt regulations to carry out this subchapter. ( 2 ) Coordination, consistency, and comparability Each of the agencies authorized under paragraph ( 1 ) to prescribe regulations shall consult and coordinate with the other such agencies and, as appropriate, and with [ 1 ] representatives of Sta te insurance authorities designated by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, for the purpose of assuring, to the extent possible, that the regulations prescribed by each such agency are consistent and comparable with the regulations prescribed by the other such agencies. ( 3 ) Procedures and deadline Such regulations shall be prescribed in accordance with applicable requirements of title 5. ( b ) Authority to grant exceptions The regulations prescribed under subsection ( a ) may include such additional exceptions to subsections ( a ) through ( d ) of section 6802 of this title as are deemed consistent with the purposes of this subchapter. 6805- ( a ) In general Subject to subtitle B of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 [ 12 U.S.C . 5511 et seq. ], this subchapter and the regulations prescribed thereunder shall be enforced by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, the Federal functional regulators, the State insurance authorities, and the Federal Trade Commission with respect to financial institutions and other persons subject to their jurisdiction under applicable law, as follows : ( 1 ) Under section 1818 of title 12, by the appropriate Federal banking agency, as defined in section 1813 ( q ) of title 12, in the case of ( A ) national banks, Federal branches and Federal agencies of foreign banks, and any subsidiaries of such entities ( except brokers, dealers, persons providing insurance, investment companies, and investment advisers ). ( B ) member banks of the Federal Reserve System ( other than national banks ), branches and agencies of foreign banks ( other than Federal branches, Federal agencies, and insured State branches of foreign banks ), commercial lending companies owned or controlled by foreign banks, organizations operating under section 25 or 25A of the Federal Reserve Act [ 12 U.S.C. 601 et seq., 611 et seq. ], and bank holding companies and their nonbank subsidiaries or affiliates ( except brokers, dealers, persons providing insurance, investment companies, and investment advisers ) ; ( C ) banks insured by the F ederal Deposit Insurance Corporation ( other than members of the Federal Reserve System ), insured State branches of foreign banks, and any subsidiaries of such entities ( except brokers, dealers, persons providing insurance, investment companies, and investment advisers ) ; and ( D ) savings associations the deposits of which are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and any subsidiaries of such savings associations ( except brokers, dealers, persons providing insurance, investment companies, and investment advisers ). ( 2 ) Under the Federal Credit Union Act [ 12 U.S.C. 1751 et seq. ], by the Board of the National Credit Union Administration with respect to any federally insured credit union, and any subsidiaries of such an entity. ( 3 ) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 [ 15 U.S.C. 78a et seq. ], by the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to any broker or dealer. ( 4 ) Under the Investment Company Act of 1940 [ 15 U.S.C. 80a1 et seq. ], by the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to investment companies. ( 5 ) Under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 [ 15 U.S.C. 80b1 et seq. ], by the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to investment advisers registered with the Commission under such Act. ( 6 ) Under State insurance law, in the case of any person engaged in providing insurance, by the applicable State insurance authority of the State in which the person is domiciled, subject to section 6701 of this title. ( 7 ) Under the Federal Trade Commission Act [ 15 U.S.C. 41 et seq. ], by the Federal Trade Commission for any other financial institution or other person that is not subject to the jurisdiction of any agency or authority under paragraphs ( 1 ) through ( 6 ) of this subsection. ( 8 ) Under subtitle E of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 [ 12 U.S.C. 5561 et seq. ], by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, in the case of any financial institution and other covered person or service provider that is subject to the jurisdiction of the Bureau and any person subject to this subchapter, but not with respect to the standards under section 6801 of this title. ( b ) Enforcement of section 6801 ( 1 ) In general Except as provided in paragraph ( 2 ), the agencies and authorities described in subsection ( a ), other than the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, shall implement the standards prescribed under section 6801 ( b ) of this title in the same manner, to the extent practicable, as standards prescribed pursuant to section 1831p1 ( a ) of title 12 are implemented pursuant to such section. ( 2 ) Exception The agencies and authorities described in paragraphs ( 3 ), ( 4 ), ( 5 ), ( 6 ), and ( 7 ) of subsection ( a ) shall implement the standards prescribed under section 6801 ( b ) of this title by rule with respect to the financial institutions and other persons subject to their respective jurisdictions under subsection ( a ). ( c ) Absence of State action If a State insurance authority fails to adopt regulations to carry out this subchapter, such State shall not be eligible to override, pursuant to section 1831x ( g ) ( 2 ) ( B ) ( iii ) of title 12, the insurance customer protection regulations prescribed by a Federal banking agency under section 1831x ( a ) of title 12. ( d ) Definitions The terms used in subsection ( a ) ( 1 ) that are not defined in this subchapter or otherwise defined in section 1813 ( s ) of title 12 shall have the same meaning as given in section 3101 of title 12. 15 U.S. Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports ( c ) Furnishing reports in connection with credit or insurance transactions that are not initiated by consumer ( 1 ) In general A consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report relating to any consumer pursuant to subparagraph ( A ) or ( C ) of subsection ( a ) ( 3 ) in connection with any credit or insurance transaction that is not initiated by the consumer only if ( A ) the consumer authorizes the agency to provide such report to such person ; or ( B ) ( i ) the transaction consists of a firm offer of credit or insurance ; ( ii ) the consumer reporting agency has complied with subsection ( e ) ; ( iii ) there is not in effect an election by the consumer, made in accordance with subsection ( e ), to have the consumers name and address excluded from lists of names provided by the agency pursuant to this paragraph ; and ( iv ) the consumer report does not contain a date of birth that shows that the consumer has not attained the age of 21, or, if the date of birth on the consumer report shows that the consumer has not attained the age of 21, such consumer consents to the consumer reporting agency to such furnishing. ( 2 ) Limits on information received under paragraph ( 1 ) ( B ) A person may receive pursuant to paragraph ( 1 ) ( B ) only ( A ) the name and address of a consumer ; ( B ) an identifier that is not unique to the consumer and that is used by the person solely for the purpose of verifying the identity of the consumer ; and ( C ) other information pertaining to a consumer that does not identify the relationship or experience of the consumer with respect to a particular creditor or other entity. ( 3 ) Information regarding inquiries Except as provided in section 1681g ( a ) ( 5 ) of this title, a consumer reporting agency shall not furnish to any person a record of inquiries in connection with a credit or insurance transaction that is not initiated by a consumer. 15 U.S.C 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate. I look forward to a prompt and thorough investigation, followed by the appropriate actions to rectify the violations and update my credit file accordingly. These examples demonstrate a systematic pattern of noncompliance with the FCRA and consumer law by the credit bureaus. Their actions have caused significant harm to my credit profile, making it essential for immediate action to rectify the violations and update my credit file accordingly. I kindly request that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau thoroughly investigate these violations and take appropriate measures to hold the credit bureaus accountable for their noncompliance with consumer protection laws. It is crucial to protect consumers ' rights and ensure fair and accurate credit reporting practices. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to a swift resolution and the restoration of my rights under the FCRA. In addition if the concern is not resolved as requested, I will be filing a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission, the Securities Exchange Commission for securities fraud ( I am aware that XXXX, Experian, and XXXX  are committing securities fraud by selling my information on the secondary market as per all 3 Master Trust indication. ), and I will file a FOIA request regarding 1099s that have been submitted under my name, but not provided to me.","date_sent_to_company":"2023-08-25T01:22:05.000Z","issue":"Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem","sub_product":"Credit reporting","zip_code":"43204","tags":null,"has_narrative":true,"complaint_id":"7451832","timely":"Yes","company_response":"Closed with explanation","submitted_via":"Web","company":"Experian Information Solutions Inc.","date_received":"2023-08-25T01:18:35.000Z","state":"OH","company_public_response":"Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response","sub_issue":"Their investigation did not fix an error on your report"},"highlight":{"complaint_what_happened":["of the financial institutions records pertaining to the consumer, the service or product, or the transaction therein ; ( B ) to protect against or prevent actual or <em>potential</em> fraud, unauthorized transactions, claims, or other liability ; ( C ) for required institutional <em>risk</em> control, or for resolving customer disputes or inquiries ; ( D ) to persons holding a legal or beneficial interest relating to the consumer ; or ( E ) to persons acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity on behalf of"]},"sort":[8.059715,"7451832"]},{"_index":"complaint-public-v1","_id":"7449403","_score":8.04438,"_source":{"product":"Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports","complaint_what_happened":"In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 U.S.C. 1681, 15 U.S.C. 6801-6805, The Privacy Act of 1974 as well as inaccurate reporting per the IRS Publication 4681. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX According to the IRS Publication 4681- A Charge off is a certificate of Indebtment that is now considered income, which needs to be reported on my Income Tax. Income can not be reported to your credit report. Congressional findings and statement of purpose if you are unable to provide me with a copy of the verifiable proof, you must also update and/or remove the information listed above. There is 100 % improper use of the credit report. XXXX HAS 1000 % VIOLATED THE FCRA, AND I'M HIGHLY UPSET ABOUT THIS. I FOUND MANY INACCURACIES ON THE CREDIT REPORT. INCLUDING ACCOUNTS THAT I NEVER GAVE YOU WRITTEN PERMISSION TO ADD ON ANY INFORMATION TO THE CREDIT REPORT! As instructed on your website, I've enclosed documentation providing proof of my current address, social security card, and driver 's license. This is the final step BEFORE TAKING THIS INACCURATE, FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY IN FRONT OF A JUDGE. Under the FCRA, ONLY CORRECT INFORMATION SHALL BE ADDED TO A CONSUMERS CREDIT REPORT, and the information on the EQUIFAX, XXXX, and XXXX credit report isn't accurate AND ITS COMPLETE FRAUD. I've spoken to a lawyer, and they told me that I COULD EASILY take THIS to court AND FINE XXXX to all 3 credit reporting agencies. I DEMAND XXXX, EQUIFAX, and XXXX, CORRECT ALL OF THESE ACCOUNTS ON THE CREDIT REPORT WITHIN 24 HOURS OF RECEIVING THIS LETTER. YES, I WANT THE ACCOUNTS TO SHOW AS PAID AS AGREED WITH NO FRAUD REMARKS OR DISPUTE COMMENTS REMARKS LEFT ON THE CREDIT REPORT. IF THESE INACCURACIES DO NOT COME OFF THE CREDIT REPORT WITHIN 24 HOURS. THE LAWYER HANDLING THIS MATTER SAID HE WILL BE TAKING MASSIVE LEGAL ACTION AGAINST THE FOLLOWING CORPORATIONS FOR LETTING THIS HAPPEN : POTENTIAL LAWSUITS LIST : XXXX, EQUIFAX, and XXXX TO MAKE THE CORRECTION PROCESS EASIER FOR YOU, ATTACHED IS A LIST OF THE INACCURATE ACCOUNTS THAT NEED TO BE UPDATED ON THE CREDIT REPORT ASAP. Additionally, failure to respond satisfactorily with a free copy of my report after the changes have been made will result I also AM seeking monetary relief of {$1000.00} per violation for : ( 1 ) Deformation of character ( 2 ) Negligent infliction of emotional distress ( 3 ) Violations of 15 U.S.C. 1681 & 15 U.S.C. 6801-6805 : 6801-Privacy obligation policy It is the policy of Congress that each financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers nonpublic personal information. ( b ) Financial institutions safeguards In furtherance of the policy in subsection ( a ), each agency or authority described in section 6805 ( a ) of this title, other than the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, shall establish appropriate standards for the financial institutions subject to their jurisdiction relating to administrative, technical, and physical safeguards ( 1 ) to ensure the security and confidentiality of customer records and information. ( 2 ) to protect against any anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of such records ; and ( 3 ) to protect against unauthorized access to or use of such records or information which could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to any customer. 6802- ( a ) Notice requirements Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, a financial institution may not, directly or through any affiliate, disclose to a nonaffiliated third party any nonpublic personal information, unless such financial institution provides or has provided to the consumer a notice that complies with section 6803 of this title. ( b ) opt out ( 1 ) In general A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless ( A ) such financial institution clearly and conspicuously discloses to the consumer, in writing or in electronic form or other form permitted by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, that such information may be disclosed to such third party ; ( B ) the consumer is given the opportunity, before the time that such information is initially disclosed, to direct that such information not be disclosed to such third party ; and ( C ) the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option. ( 2 ) Exception This subsection shall not prevent a financial institution from providing nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party to perform services for or functions on behalf of the financial institution, including marketing of the financial institutions own products or services, or financial products or services offered pursuant to joint agreements between two or more financial institutions that comply with the requirements imposed by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, if the financial institution fully discloses the providing of such information and enters into a contractual agreement with the third party that requires the third party to maintain the confidentiality of such information. ( c ) Limits on reuse of information Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, a nonaffiliated third party that receives from a financial institution nonpublic personal information under this section shall not, directly or through an affiliate of such receiving third party, disclose such information to any other person that is a nonaffiliated third party of both the financial institution and such receiving third party, unless such disclosure would be lawful if made directly to such other person by the financial institution. ( d ) Limitations on the sharing of account number information for marketing purposes A financial institution shall not disclose, other than to a consumer reporting agency, an account number or similar form of access number or access code for a credit card account, deposit account, or transaction account of a consumer to any nonaffiliated third party for use in telemarketing, direct mail marketing, or other marketing through electronic mail to the consumer. ( e ) General exceptions Subsections ( a ) and ( b ) shall not prohibit the disclosure of nonpublic personal information ( 1 ) as necessary to effect, administer, or enforce a transaction requested or authorized by the consumer, or in connection with ( A ) servicing or processing a financial product or service requested or authorized by the consumer ; ( B ) maintaining or servicing the consumers account with the financial institution, or with another entity as part of a private label credit card program or other extension of credit on behalf of such entity ; or ( C ) a proposed or actual securitization, secondary market sale ( including sales of servicing rights ), or similar transaction related to a transaction of the consumer ; ( 2 ) with the consent or at the direction of the consumer ; ( 3 ) ( A ) to protect the confidentiality or security of the financial institutions records pertaining to the consumer, the service or product, or the transaction therein ; ( B ) to protect against or prevent actual or potential fraud, unauthorized transactions, claims, or other liability ; ( C ) for required institutional risk control, or for resolving customer disputes or inquiries ; ( D ) to persons holding a legal or beneficial interest relating to the consumer ; or ( E ) to persons acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity on behalf of the consumer ; ( 4 ) to provide information to insurance rate advisory organizations, guaranty funds or agencies, applicable rating agencies of the financial institution, persons assessing the institutions compliance with industry standards, and the institutions attorneys, accountants, and auditors ; ( 5 ) to the extent specifically permitted or required under other provisions of law and in accordance with the Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978 [ 12 U.S.C. 3401 et seq. ], to law enforcement agencies ( including the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection [ 1 ] a Federal functional regulator, the Secretary of the Treasury with respect to subchapter II of chapter 53 of title 31, and chapter 2 of title I of Public Law 91508 ( 12 U.S.C. 19511959 ), a State insurance authority, or the Federal Trade Commission ), self-regulatory organizations, or for an investigation on a matter related to public safety ; ( 6 ) ( A ) to a consumer reporting agency in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act [ 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. ], or ( B ) from a consumer report reported by a consumer reporting agency ; ( 7 ) in connection with a proposed or actual sale, merger, transfer, or exchange of all or a portion of a business or operating unit if the disclosure of nonpublic personal information concerns solely consumers of such business or unit; or ( 8 ) to comply with Federal, State, or local laws, rules, and other applicable legal requirements ; to comply with a properly authorized civil, criminal, or regulatory investigation or subpoena or summons by Federal, State, or local authorities ; or to respond to judicial process or government regulatory authorities having jurisdiction over the financial institution for examination, compliance, or other purposes as authorized by law. 6803- ( a ) Disclosure required At the time of establishing a customer relationship with a consumer and not less than annually during the continuation of such relationship, a financial institution shall provide a clear and conspicuous disclosure to such consumer, in writing or in electronic form or other form permitted by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, of such financial institutions policies and practices with respect to ( 1 ) disclosing nonpublic personal information to affiliates and nonaffiliated third parties, consistent with section 6802 of this title, including the categories of information that may be disclosed ; ( 2 ) disclosing nonpublic personal information of persons who have ceased to be customers of the financial institution; and ( 3 ) protecting the nonpublic personal information of consumers. ( b ) Regulations Disclosures required by subsection ( a ) shall be made in accordance with the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title. ( c ) Information to be included the disclosure required by subsection ( a ) shall include ( 1 ) the policies and practices of the institution with respect to disclosing nonpublic personal information to nonaffiliated third parties, other than agents of the institution, consistent with section 6802 of this title, and including ( A ) the categories of persons to whom the information is or may be disclosed, other than the persons to whom the information may be provided pursuant to section 6802 ( e ) of this title ; and ( B ) the policies and practices of the institution with respect to disclosing of nonpublic personal information of persons who have ceased to be customers of the financial institution ; ( 2 ) the categories of nonpublic personal information that are collected by the financial institution ; ( 3 ) the policies that the institution maintains to protect the confidentiality and security of nonpublic personal information in accordance with section 6801 of this title ; and ( 4 ) the disclosures required, if any, under section 1681a ( d ) ( 2 ) ( A ) ( iii ) of this title. ( d ) Exemption for certified public accountants ( 1 ) In general, the disclosure requirements of subsection ( a ) do not apply to any person, to the extent that the person is ( A ) a certified public accountant ; ( B ) certified or licensed for such purpose by a State ; and ( C ) subject to any provision of law, rule, or regulation issued by a legislative or regulatory body of the State, including rules of professional conduct or ethics, that prohibits disclosure of nonpublic personal information without the knowing and expressed consent of the consumer. ( 2 ) Limitation Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to exempt or otherwise exclude any financial institution that is affiliated or becomes affiliated with a certified public accountant described in paragraph ( 1 ) from any provision of this section. ( 3 ) Definitions For purposes of this subsection, the term State means any State or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Trust Territory of the XXXX XXXX, the Virgin Islands, or the XXXX XXXX XXXX. ( e ) Model forms ( 1 ) In general The agencies referred to in section 6804 ( a ) ( 1 ) of this title shall jointly develop a model form which may be used, at the option of the financial institution, for the provision of disclosures under this section. ( 2 ) Format A model form developed under paragraph ( 1 ) shall ( A ) be comprehensible to consumers, with a clear format and design ; ( B ) provide for clear and conspicuous disclosures ; ( C ) enable consumers easily to identify the sharing practices of a financial institution and to compare privacy practices among financial institutions ; and ( D ) be succinct, and use an easily readable type font. ( 3 ) Timing A model form required to be d eveloped by this subsection shall be issued in proposed form for public comment not later than 180 days after XX/XX/XXXX. ( 4 ) Safe harbor Any financial institution that elects to provide the model form developed by the agencies under this subsection shall be deemed to be in compliance with the disclosures required under this section. ( f ) Exception to annual notice requirement A financial institution that ( 1 ) provides nonpublic personal information only in accordance with the provisions of subsection ( b ) ( 2 ) or ( e ) of section 6802 of this title or regulations prescribed under section 6804 ( b ) of this title, and ( 2 ) has not changed its policies and practices with regard to disclosing nonpublic personal information from the policies and practices that were disclosed in the most recent disclosure sent to consumers in accordance with this section, shall not be required to provide an annual disclosure under this section until such time as the financial institution fails to comply with any criteria described in paragraph ( 1 ) or ( 2 ). 6804- ( a ) Regulatory authority ( 1 ) Rulemaking ( A ) In general Except as provided in subparagraph ( C ), the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection and the Securities and Exchange Commission shall have authority to prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter with respect to financial institutions and other persons subject to their respective jurisdiction under section 6805 of this title ( and notwithstanding subtitle B of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 [ 12 U.S.C . 5511 et seq. ] ), except that the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection shall not have authority to prescribe regulations with respect to the standards under section 6801 of this title. ( B ) CFTC The Commodity Futures Trading Commission shall have authority to prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter with respect to financial institutions and other persons subject to the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission under section 7b2 of title 7. ( C ) Federal Trade Commission authority Notwithstanding the authority of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection under subparagraph ( A ), the Federal Trade Commission shall have authority to prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter with respect to any financial institution that is a person described in section 1029 ( a ) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 [ 12 U.S.C. 5519 ( a ) ]. ( D ) Rule of construction Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to alter, affect, or otherwise limit the authority of a State insurance authority to adopt regulations to carry out this subchapter. ( 2 ) Coordination, consistency, and comparability Each of the agencies authorized under paragraph ( 1 ) to prescribe regulations shall consult and coordinate with the other such agencies and, as appropriate, and with [ 1 ] representatives of Sta te insurance authorities designated by the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, for the purpose of assuring, to the extent possible, that the regulations prescribed by each such agency are consistent and comparable with the regulations prescribed by the other such agencies. ( 3 ) Procedures and deadline Such regulations shall be prescribed in accordance with applicable requirements of title 5. ( b ) Authority to grant exceptions The regulations prescribed under subsection ( a ) may include such additional exceptions to subsections ( a ) through ( d ) of section 6802 of this title as are deemed consistent with the purposes of this subchapter. 6805- ( a ) In general Subject to subtitle B of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 [ 12 U.S.C . 5511 et seq. ], this subchapter and the regulations prescribed thereunder shall be enforced by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, the Federal functional regulators, the State insurance authorities, and the Federal Trade Commission with respect to financial institutions and other persons subject to their jurisdiction under applicable law, as follows : ( 1 ) Under section 1818 of title 12, by the appropriate Federal banking agency, as defined in section 1813 ( q ) of title 12, in the case of ( A ) national banks, Federal branches and Federal agencies of foreign banks, and any subsidiaries of such entities ( except brokers, dealers, persons providing insurance, investment companies, and investment advisers ). ( B ) member banks of the Federal Reserve System ( other than national banks ), branches and agencies of foreign banks ( other than Federal branches, Federal agencies, and insured State branches of foreign banks ), commercial lending companies owned or controlled by foreign banks, organizations operating under section 25 or 25A of the Federal Reserve Act [ 12 U.S.C. 601 et seq., 611 et seq. ], and bank holding companies and their nonbank subsidiaries or affiliates ( except brokers, dealers, persons providing insurance, investment companies, and investment advisers ) ; ( C ) banks insured by the F ederal Deposit Insurance Corporation ( other than members of the Federal Reserve System ), insured State branches of foreign banks, and any subsidiaries of such entities ( except brokers, dealers, persons providing insurance, investment companies, and investment advisers ) ; and ( D ) savings associations the deposits of which are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and any subsidiaries of such savings associations ( except brokers, dealers, persons providing insurance, investment companies, and investment advisers ). ( 2 ) Under the Federal Credit Union Act [ 12 U.S.C. 1751 et seq. ], by the Board of the National Credit Union Administration with respect to any federally insured credit union, and any subsidiaries of such an entity. ( 3 ) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 [ 15 U.S.C. 78a et seq. ], by the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to any broker or dealer. ( 4 ) Under the Investment Company Act of 1940 [ 15 U.S.C. 80a1 et seq. ], by the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to investment companies. ( 5 ) Under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 [ 15 U.S.C. 80b1 et seq. ], by the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to investment advisers registered with the Commission under such Act. ( 6 ) Under State insurance law, in the case of any person engaged in providing insurance, by the applicable State insurance authority of the State in which the person is domiciled, subject to section 6701 of this title. ( 7 ) Under the Federal Trade Commission Act [ 15 U.S.C. 41 et seq. ], by the Federal Trade Commission for any other financial institution or other person that is not subject to the jurisdiction of any agency or authority under paragraphs ( 1 ) through ( 6 ) of this subsection. ( 8 ) Under subtitle E of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 [ 12 U.S.C. 5561 et seq. ], by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, in the case of any financial institution and other covered person or service provider that is subject to the jurisdiction of the Bureau and any person subject to this subchapter, but not with respect to the standards under section 6801 of this title. ( b ) Enforcement of section 6801 ( 1 ) In general Except as provided in paragraph ( 2 ), the agencies and authorities described in subsection ( a ), other than the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, shall implement the standards prescribed under section 6801 ( b ) of this title in the same manner, to the extent practicable, as standards prescribed pursuant to section 1831p1 ( a ) of title 12 are implemented pursuant to such section. ( 2 ) Exception The agencies and authorities described in paragraphs ( 3 ), ( 4 ), ( 5 ), ( 6 ), and ( 7 ) of subsection ( a ) shall implement the standards prescribed under section 6801 ( b ) of this title by rule with respect to the financial institutions and other persons subject to their respective jurisdictions under subsection ( a ). ( c ) Absence of State action If a State insurance authority fails to adopt regulations to carry out this subchapter, such State shall not be eligible to override, pursuant to section 1831x ( g ) ( 2 ) ( B ) ( iii ) of title 12, the insurance customer protection regulations prescribed by a Federal banking agency under section 1831x ( a ) of title 12. ( d ) Definitions The terms used in subsection ( a ) ( 1 ) that are not defined in this subchapter or otherwise defined in section 1813 ( s ) of title 12 shall have the same meaning as given in section 3101 of title 12. 15 U.S. Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports ( c ) Furnishing reports in connection with credit or insurance transactions that are not initiated by consumer ( 1 ) In general A consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report relating to any consumer pursuant to subparagraph ( A ) or ( C ) of subsection ( a ) ( 3 ) in connection with any credit or insurance transaction that is not initiated by the consumer only if ( A ) the consumer authorizes the agency to provide such report to such person ; or ( B ) ( i ) the transaction consists of a firm offer of credit or insurance ; ( ii ) the consumer reporting agency has complied with subsection ( e ) ; ( iii ) there is not in effect an election by the consumer, made in accordance with subsection ( e ), to have the consumers name and address excluded from lists of names provided by the agency pursuant to this paragraph ; and ( iv ) the consumer report does not contain a date of birth that shows that the consumer has not attained the age of 21, or, if the date of birth on the consumer report shows that the consumer has not attained the age of 21, such consumer consents to the consumer reporting agency to such furnishing. ( 2 ) Limits on information received under paragraph ( 1 ) ( B ) A person may receive pursuant to paragraph ( 1 ) ( B ) only ( A ) the name and address of a consumer ; ( B ) an identifier that is not unique to the consumer and that is used by the person solely for the purpose of verifying the identity of the consumer ; and ( C ) other information pertaining to a consumer that does not identify the relationship or experience of the consumer with respect to a particular creditor or other entity. ( 3 ) Information regarding inquiries Except as provided in section 1681g ( a ) ( 5 ) of this title, a consumer reporting agency shall not furnish to any person a record of inquiries in connection with a credit or insurance transaction that is not initiated by a consumer. 15 U.S.C 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate. I look forward to a prompt and thorough investigation, followed by the appropriate actions to rectify the violations and update my credit file accordingly. These examples demonstrate a systematic pattern of noncompliance with the FCRA and consumer law by the credit bureaus. Their actions have caused significant harm to my credit profile, making it essential for immediate action to rectify the violations and update my credit file accordingly. I kindly request that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau thoroughly investigate these violations and take appropriate measures to hold the credit bureaus accountable for their noncompliance with consumer protection laws. It is crucial to protect consumers ' rights and ensure fair and accurate credit reporting practices. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to a swift resolution and the restoration of my rights under the FCRA. \n\nIn addition if the concern is not resolved as requested, I will be filing a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission, the Securities Exchange Commission for securities fraud ( I am aware that Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX are committing securities fraud by selling my information on the secondary market as per all 3 Master Trust indication. ), and I will file a FOIA request regarding 1099s that have been submitted under my name, but not provided to me.","date_sent_to_company":"2023-08-24T05:12:12.000Z","issue":"Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem","sub_product":"Credit reporting","zip_code":"43204","tags":null,"has_narrative":true,"complaint_id":"7449403","timely":"Yes","company_response":"Closed with non-monetary relief","submitted_via":"Web","company":"EQUIFAX, INC.","date_received":"2023-08-24T04:10:49.000Z","state":"OH","company_public_response":null,"sub_issue":"Their investigation did not fix an error on your report"},"highlight":{"complaint_what_happened":["of the financial institutions records pertaining to the consumer, the service or product, or the transaction therein ; ( B ) to protect against or prevent actual or <em>potential</em> fraud, unauthorized transactions, claims, or other liability ; ( C ) for required institutional <em>risk</em> control, or for resolving customer disputes or inquiries ; ( D ) to persons holding a legal or beneficial interest relating to the consumer ; or ( E ) to persons acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity on behalf of"]},"sort":[8.04438,"7449403"]},{"_index":"complaint-public-v1","_id":"7449405","_score":7.9425235,"_source":{"product":"Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports","complaint_what_happened":"In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 U.S.C. 1681, 15 U.S.C. 6801-6805, The Privacy Act of 1974 as well as inaccurate reporting per the IRS Publication 4681. XXXX XXXX : # XXXX. XXXX XXXX : # XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX # XXXX. XXXX XXXX  : # XXXX. XXXX XXXX : # XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX : # XXXX. According to the IRS Publication XXXX A Charge off is a certificate of Indebtment that is now considered income, which needs to be reported on my Income Tax. XXXX can not be reported to your credit report. Congressional findings and statement of purpose if you are unable to provide me with a copy of the verifiable proof, you must also update and/or remove the information listed above. There is 100 % improper use of the credit report. XXXX HAS 1000 % VIOLATED THE FCRA, AND I'M HIGHLY UPSET ABOUT THIS. I FOUND MANY INACCURACIES ON THE CREDIT REPORT. INCLUDING ACCOUNTS THAT I NEVER GAVE YOU WRITTEN PERMISSION TO ADD ON ANY INFORMATION TO THE CREDIT REPORT! As instructed on your website, I've enclosed documentation providing proof of my current address, social security card, and driver 's license. This is the final step BEFORE TAKING THIS INACCURATE, FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY IN FRONT OF A JUDGE. Under the FCRA, ONLY CORRECT INFORMATION SHALL BE ADDED TO A CONSUMERS CREDIT REPORT, and the information on the EQUIFAX, XXXX, and XXXX credit report isn't accurate AND ITS COMPLETE FRAUD. I've spoken to a lawyer, and they told me that I COULD EASILY take THIS to court AND FINE XXXX to all XXXX credit reporting agencies. I DEMAND XXXX, EQUIFAX, and XXXX, CORRECT ALL OF THESE ACCOUNTS ON THE CREDIT REPORT WITHIN XXXX HOURS OF RECEIVING THIS LETTER. YES, I WANT THE ACCOUNTS TO SHOW AS PAID AS AGREED WITH NO FRAUD REMARKS OR DISPUTE COMMENTS REMARKS LEFT ON THE CREDIT REPORT. IF THESE INACCURACIES DO NOT COME OFF THE CREDIT REPORT WITHIN XXXX HOURS. THE LAWYER HANDLING THIS MATTER SAID HE WILL BE TAKING MASSIVE LEGAL ACTION AGAINST THE FOLLOWING CORPORATIONS FOR LETTING THIS HAPPEN : POTENTIAL LAWSUITS LIST : XXXX, EQUIFAX, and XXXX TO MAKE THE CORRECTION PROCESS EASIER FOR YOU, ATTACHED IS A LIST OF THE INACCURATE ACCOUNTS THAT NEED TO BE UPDATED ON THE CREDIT REPORT ASAP. Additionally, failure to respond satisfactorily with a free copy of my report after the changes have been made will result I also AM seeking monetary relief of {$1000.00} per violation for : ( 1 ) Deformation of character ( 2 ) Negligent infliction of emotional distress ( 3 ) Violations of 15 U.S.C. 1681 & 15 U.S.C. 6801-6805 : 6801-Privacy obligation policy It is the policy of Congress that each financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers nonpublic personal information. ( b ) Financial institutions safeguards In furtherance of the policy in subsection ( a ), each agency or authority described in section 6805 ( a ) of this title, other than the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, shall establish appropriate standards for the financial institutions subject to their jurisdiction relating to administrative, technical, and physical safeguards ( 1 ) to ensure the security and confidentiality of customer records and information. ( 2 ) to protect against any anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of such records ; and ( 3 ) to protect against unauthorized access to or use of such records or information which could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to any customer. 6802- ( a ) Notice requirements Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, a financial institution may not, directly or through any affiliate, disclose to a nonaffiliated third party any nonpublic personal information, unless such financial institution provides or has provided to the consumer a notice that complies with section 6803 of this title. ( b ) opt out ( 1 ) In general A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless ( A ) such financial institution clearly and conspicuously discloses to the consumer, in writing or in electronic form or other form permitted by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, that such information may be disclosed to such third party ; ( B ) the consumer is given the opportunity, before the time that such information is initially disclosed, to direct that such information not be disclosed to such third party ; and ( C ) the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option. ( 2 ) Exception This subsection shall not prevent a financial institution from providing nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party to perform services for or functions on behalf of the financial institution, including marketing of the financial institutions own products or services, or financial products or services offered pursuant to joint agreements between two or more financial institutions that comply with the requirements imposed by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, if the financial institution fully discloses the providing of such information and enters into a contractual agreement with the third party that requires the third party to maintain the confidentiality of such information. ( c ) Limits on reuse of information Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, a nonaffiliated third party that receives from a financial institution nonpublic personal information under this section shall not, directly or through an affiliate of such receiving third party, disclose such information to any other person that is a nonaffiliated third party of both the financial institution and such receiving third party, unless such disclosure would be lawful if made directly to such other person by the financial institution. ( d ) Limitations on the sharing of account number information for marketing purposes A financial institution shall not disclose, other than to a consumer reporting agency, an account number or similar form of access number or access code for a credit card account, deposit account, or transaction account of a consumer to any nonaffiliated third party for use in telemarketing, direct mail marketing, or other marketing through electronic mail to the consumer. ( XXXX ) General exceptions Subsections ( a ) and ( b ) shall not prohibit the disclosure of nonpublic personal information ( XXXX ) as necessary to effect, administer, or enforce a transaction requested or authorized by the consumer, or in connection with ( A ) servicing or processing a financial product or service requested or authorized by the consumer ; ( B ) maintaining or servicing the consumers account with the financial institution, or with another entity as part of a private label credit card program or other extension of credit on behalf of such entity ; or ( C ) a proposed or actual securitization, secondary market sale ( including sales of servicing rights ), or similar transaction related to a transaction of the consumer ; ( 2 ) with the consent or at the direction of the consumer ; ( 3 ) ( A ) to protect the confidentiality or security of the financial institutions records pertaining to the consumer, the service or product, or the transaction therein ; ( B ) to protect against or prevent actual or potential fraud, unauthorized transactions, claims, or other liability ; ( C ) for required institutional risk control, or for resolving customer disputes or inquiries ; ( D ) to persons holding a legal or beneficial interest relating to the consumer ; or ( E ) to persons acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity on behalf of the consumer ; ( 4 ) to provide information to insurance rate advisory organizations, guaranty funds or agencies, applicable rating agencies of the financial institution, persons assessing the institutions compliance with industry standards, and the institutions attorneys, accountants, and auditors ; ( 5 ) to the extent specifically permitted or required under other provisions of law and in accordance with the Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978 [ 12 U.S.C. 3401 et seq. ], to law enforcement agencies ( including the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection [ 1 ] a Federal functional regulator, the Secretary of the Treasury with respect to subchapter II of chapter 53 of title 31, and chapter 2 of title I of Public Law 91508 ( 12 U.S.C. 19511959 ), a State insurance authority, or the Federal Trade Commission ), self-regulatory organizations, or for an investigation on a matter related to public safety ; ( 6 ) ( A ) to a consumer reporting agency in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act [ 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. ], or ( B ) from a consumer report reported by a consumer reporting agency ; ( 7 ) in connection with a proposed or actual sale, merger, transfer, or exchange of all or a portion of a business or operating unit if the disclosure of nonpublic personal information concerns solely consumers of such business or unit; or ( 8 ) to comply with Federal, State, or local laws, rules, and other applicable legal requirements ; to comply with a properly authorized civil, criminal, or regulatory investigation or subpoena or summons by Federal, State, or local authorities ; or to respond to judicial process or government regulatory authorities having jurisdiction over the financial institution for examination, compliance, or other purposes as authorized by law. 6803- ( a ) Disclosure required At the time of establishing a customer relationship with a consumer and not less than annually during the continuation of such relationship, a financial institution shall provide a clear and conspicuous disclosure to such consumer, in writing or in electronic form or other form permitted by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, of such financial institutions policies and practices with respect to ( 1 ) disclosing nonpublic personal information to affiliates and nonaffiliated third parties, consistent with section 6802 of this title, including the categories of information that may be disclosed ; ( 2 ) disclosing nonpublic personal information of persons who have ceased to be customers of the financial institution; and ( 3 ) protecting the nonpublic personal information of consumers. ( b ) Regulations Disclosures required by subsection ( a ) shall be made in accordance with the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title. ( c ) Information to be included the disclosure required by subsection ( a ) shall include ( 1 ) the policies and practices of the institution with respect to disclosing nonpublic personal information to nonaffiliated third parties, other than agents of the institution, consistent with section 6802 of this title, and including ( A ) the categories of persons to whom the information is or may be disclosed, other than the persons to whom the information may be provided pursuant to section 6802 ( e ) of this title ; and ( B ) the policies and practices of the institution with respect to disclosing of nonpublic personal information of persons who have ceased to be customers of the financial institution ; ( 2 ) the categories of nonpublic personal information that are collected by the financial institution ; ( 3 ) the policies that the institution maintains to protect the confidentiality and security of nonpublic personal information in accordance with section 6801 of this title ; and ( 4 ) the disclosures required, if any, under section 1681a ( d ) ( 2 ) ( A ) ( iii ) of this title. ( d ) Exemption for certified public accountants ( 1 ) In general, the disclosure requirements of subsection ( a ) do not apply to any person, to the extent that the person is ( A ) a certified public accountant ; ( B ) certified or licensed for such purpose by a State ; and ( C ) subject to any provision of law, rule, or regulation issued by a legislative or regulatory body of the State, including rules of professional conduct or ethics, that prohibits disclosure of nonpublic personal information without the knowing and expressed consent of the consumer. ( 2 ) Limitation Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to exempt or otherwise exclude any financial institution that is affiliated or becomes affiliated with a certified public accountant described in paragraph ( 1 ) from any provision of this section. ( 3 ) Definitions For purposes of this subsection, the term State means any State or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX, the Trust Territory of the XXXX XXXX, the XXXX XXXX, or the XXXX XXXX XXXX. ( XXXX ) Model forms ( XXXX ) In general The agencies referred to in section XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) of this title shall jointly develop a model form which XXXX be used, at the option of the financial institution, for the provision of disclosures under this section. ( XXXX ) Format A model form developed under paragraph ( XXXX ) shall ( A ) be comprehensible to consumers, with a clear format and design ; ( B ) provide for clear and conspicuous disclosures ; ( C ) enable consumers easily to identify the sharing practices of a financial institution and to compare privacy practices among financial institutions ; and ( D ) be succinct, and use an easily readable type font. ( XXXX ) Timing A model form required to be d eveloped by this subsection shall be issued in proposed form for public comment not later than 180 days after XX/XX/XXXX. ( 4 ) Safe harbor Any financial institution that elects to provide the model form developed by the agencies under this subsection shall be deemed to be in compliance with the disclosures required under this section. ( f ) Exception to annual notice requirement A financial institution that ( 1 ) provides nonpublic personal information only in accordance with the provisions of subsection ( b ) ( 2 ) or ( e ) of section 6802 of this title or regulations prescribed under section 6804 ( b ) of this title, and ( 2 ) has not changed its policies and practices with regard to disclosing nonpublic personal information from the policies and practices that were disclosed in the most recent disclosure sent to consumers in accordance with this section, shall not be required to provide an annual disclosure under this section until such time as the financial institution fails to comply with any criteria described in paragraph ( 1 ) or ( 2 ). 6804- ( a ) Regulatory authority ( 1 ) Rulemaking ( A ) In general Except as provided in subparagraph ( C ), the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection and the Securities and Exchange Commission shall have authority to prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter with respect to financial institutions and other persons subject to their respective jurisdiction under section 6805 of this title ( and notwithstanding subtitle B of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 [ 12 U.S.C . 5511 et seq. ] ), except that the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX not have authority to prescribe regulations with respect to the standards under section 6801 of this title. ( B ) CFTC The Commodity Futures Trading Commission shall have authority to prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter with respect to financial institutions and other persons subject to the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission under section 7b2 of title 7. ( C ) Federal Trade Commission authority Notwithstanding the authority of the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX under subparagraph ( A ), the Federal Trade Commission shall have authority to prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter with respect to any financial institution that is a person described in section 1029 ( a ) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 [ 12 U.S.C. 5519 ( a ) ]. ( D ) Rule of construction Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to alter, affect, or otherwise limit the authority of a State insurance authority to adopt regulations to carry out this subchapter. ( 2 ) Coordination, consistency, and comparability Each of the agencies authorized under paragraph ( 1 ) to prescribe regulations shall consult and coordinate with the other such agencies and, as appropriate, and with [ 1 ] representatives of Sta te insurance authorities designated by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, for the purpose of assuring, to the extent possible, that the regulations prescribed by each such agency are consistent and comparable with the regulations prescribed by the other such agencies. ( 3 ) Procedures and deadline Such regulations shall be prescribed in accordance with applicable requirements of title 5. ( b ) Authority to grant exceptions The regulations prescribed under subsection ( a ) may include such additional exceptions to subsections ( a ) through ( d ) of section 6802 of this title as are deemed consistent with the purposes of this subchapter. 6805- ( a ) In general Subject to subtitle B of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 [ 12 U.S.C . 5511 et seq. ], this subchapter and the regulations prescribed thereunder shall be enforced by the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, the Federal functional regulators, the State insurance authorities, and the Federal Trade Commission with respect to financial institutions and other persons subject to their jurisdiction under applicable law, as follows : ( 1 ) Under section 1818 of title 12, by the appropriate Federal banking agency, as defined in section 1813 ( q ) of title 12, in the case of ( A ) national banks, Federal branches and Federal agencies of foreign banks, and any subsidiaries of such entities ( except brokers, dealers, persons providing insurance, investment companies, and investment advisers ). ( B ) member banks of the Federal Reserve XXXX ( other than national banks ), branches and agencies of foreign banks ( other than Federal branches, Federal agencies, and insured State branches of foreign banks ), commercial lending companies owned or controlled by foreign banks, organizations operating under section 25 or 25A of the Federal Reserve Act [ 12 U.S.C. 601 et seq., 611 et seq. ], and bank holding companies and their nonbank subsidiaries or affiliates ( except brokers, dealers, persons providing insurance, investment companies, and investment advisers ) ; ( C ) banks insured by the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( other than members of the Federal Reserve XXXX ), insured State branches of foreign banks, and any subsidiaries of such entities ( except brokers, dealers, persons providing insurance, investment companies, and investment advisers ) ; and ( D ) savings associations the deposits of which are insured by the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, and any subsidiaries of such savings associations ( except brokers, dealers, persons providing insurance, investment companies, and investment advisers ). ( XXXX ) Under the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXt [ 12 U.S.C. 1751 et seq. ], by the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX with respect to any federally insured credit union, and any subsidiaries of such an entity. ( XXXX ) Under the XXXX XXXX XXXX of 1934 [ 15 U.S.C. 78a et seq. ], by the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to any broker or dealer. ( 4 ) Under the XXXX XXXX XXXX of 1940 [ 15 U.S.C. 80a1 et seq. ], by the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to investment companies. ( 5 ) Under the XXXX Advisers XXXX of XXXX [ 15 U.S.C. 80b1 et seq. ], by the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to investment advisers registered with the XXXX under such Act. ( 6 ) Under State insurance law, in the case of any person engaged in providing insurance, by the applicable State insurance authority of the State in which the person is domiciled, subject to section 6701 of this title. ( 7 ) Under the Federal Trade Commission Act [ 15 U.S.C. 41 et seq. ], by the Federal Trade Commission for any other financial institution or other person that is not subject to the jurisdiction of any agency or authority under paragraphs ( 1 ) through ( 6 ) of this subsection. ( 8 ) Under subtitle E of the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX of XXXX [ 12 U.S.C. 5561 et seq. ], by the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, in the case of any financial institution and other covered person or service provider that is subject to the jurisdiction of the XXXX and any person subject to this subchapter, but not with respect to the standards under section 6801 of this title. ( b ) Enforcement of section 6801 ( 1 ) In general Except as provided in paragraph ( 2 ), the agencies and authorities described in subsection ( a ), other than the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, shall implement the standards prescribed under section 6801 ( b ) of this title in the same manner, to the extent practicable, as standards prescribed pursuant to section 1831p1 ( a ) of title 12 are implemented pursuant to such section. ( 2 ) Exception The agencies and authorities described in paragraphs ( 3 ), ( 4 ), ( 5 ), ( 6 ), and ( 7 ) of subsection ( a ) shall implement the standards prescribed under section 6801 ( b ) of this title by rule with respect to the financial institutions and other persons subject to their respective jurisdictions under subsection ( a ). ( c ) Absence of State action If a State insurance authority fails to adopt regulations to carry out this subchapter, such State shall not be eligible to override, pursuant to section 1831x ( g ) ( 2 ) ( B ) ( iii ) of title 12, the insurance customer protection regulations prescribed by a Federal banking agency under section 1831x ( a ) of title 12. ( d ) Definitions The terms used in subsection ( a ) ( 1 ) that are not defined in this subchapter or otherwise defined in section 1813 ( s ) of title 12 shall have the same meaning as given in section 3101 of title 12. 15 U.S. Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports ( c ) Furnishing reports in connection with credit or insurance transactions that are not initiated by consumer ( 1 ) In general A consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report relating to any consumer pursuant to subparagraph ( A ) or ( C ) of subsection ( a ) ( 3 ) in connection with any credit or insurance transaction that is not initiated by the consumer only if ( A ) the consumer authorizes the agency to provide such report to such person ; or ( B ) ( i ) the transaction consists of a firm offer of credit or insurance ; ( ii ) the consumer reporting agency has complied with subsection ( e ) ; ( iii ) there is not in effect an election by the consumer, made in accordance with subsection ( e ), to have the consumers name and address excluded from lists of names provided by the agency pursuant to this paragraph ; and ( iv ) the consumer report does not contain a date of birth that shows that the consumer has not attained the age of 21, or, if the date of birth on the consumer report shows that the consumer has not attained the age of 21, such consumer consents to the consumer reporting agency to such furnishing. ( 2 ) Limits on information received under paragraph ( 1 ) ( B ) A person may receive pursuant to paragraph ( 1 ) ( B ) only ( A ) the name and address of a consumer ; ( B ) an identifier that is not unique to the consumer and that is used by the person solely for the purpose of verifying the identity of the consumer ; and ( C ) other information pertaining to a consumer that does not identify the relationship or experience of the consumer with respect to a particular creditor or other entity. ( XXXX ) Information regarding inquiries Except as provided in section 1681g ( a ) ( 5 ) of this title, a consumer reporting agency shall not furnish to any person a record of inquiries in connection with a credit or insurance transaction that is not initiated by a consumer. 15 U.S.C 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate. I look forward to a prompt and thorough investigation, followed by the appropriate actions to rectify the violations and update my credit file accordingly. These examples demonstrate a systematic pattern of noncompliance with the FCRA and consumer law by the credit bureaus. Their actions have caused significant harm to my credit profile, making it essential for immediate action to rectify the violations and update my credit file accordingly. I kindly request that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau thoroughly investigate these violations and take appropriate measures to hold the credit bureaus accountable for their noncompliance with consumer protection laws. It is crucial to protect consumers ' rights and ensure fair and accurate credit reporting practices. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to a swift resolution and the restoration of my rights under the FCRA. \n\nIn addition if the concern is not resolved as requested, I will be filing a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission, the Securities Exchange Commission for securities fraud ( I am aware that Equifax, XXXX, and XXXX are committing securities fraud by selling my information on the secondary market as per all XXXX XXXX XXXX indication. ), and I will file a FOIA request regarding XXXX that have been submitted under my name, but not provided to me.","date_sent_to_company":"2023-08-24T05:12:37.000Z","issue":"Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem","sub_product":"Credit reporting","zip_code":"43204","tags":null,"has_narrative":true,"complaint_id":"7449405","timely":"Yes","company_response":"Closed with non-monetary relief","submitted_via":"Web","company":"EQUIFAX, INC.","date_received":"2023-08-24T05:12:28.000Z","state":"OH","company_public_response":null,"sub_issue":"Their investigation did not fix an error on your report"},"highlight":{"complaint_what_happened":["of the financial institutions records pertaining to the consumer, the service or product, or the transaction therein ; ( B ) to protect against or prevent actual or <em>potential</em> fraud, unauthorized transactions, claims, or other liability ; ( C ) for required institutional <em>risk</em> control, or for resolving customer disputes or inquiries ; ( D ) to persons holding a legal or beneficial interest relating to the consumer ; or ( E ) to persons acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity on behalf of"]},"sort":[7.9425235,"7449405"]},{"_index":"complaint-public-v1","_id":"7450274","_score":7.790838,"_source":{"product":"Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports","complaint_what_happened":"In accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting act. The List of accounts below has violated my federally protected consumer rights to privacy and confidentiality under 15 U.S.C. 1681, 15 U.S.C. 6801-6805, The Privacy Act of 1974 as well as inaccurate reporting per the IRS Publication 4681. XXXX XXXX : # XXXX. XXXX XXXX : # XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX : # XXXX. XXXX XXXX  : # XXXX. XXXX XXXX : # XXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX : # XXXX. According to the IRS Publication 4681- A Charge off is a certificate of Indebtment that is now considered income, which needs to be reported on my Income Tax. Income can not be reported to your credit report. Congressional findings and statement of purpose if you are unable to provide me with a copy of the verifiable proof, you must also update and/or remove the information listed above. There is 100 % improper use of the credit report. XXXX HAS 1000 % VIOLATED THE FCRA, AND I'M HIGHLY UPSET ABOUT THIS. I FOUND MANY INACCURACIES ON THE CREDIT REPORT. INCLUDING ACCOUNTS THAT I NEVER GAVE YOU WRITTEN PERMISSION TO ADD ON ANY INFORMATION TO THE CREDIT REPORT! As instructed on your website, I've enclosed documentation providing proof of my current address, social security card, and driver 's license. This is the final step BEFORE TAKING THIS INACCURATE, FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY IN FRONT OF A JUDGE. Under the FCRA, ONLY CORRECT INFORMATION SHALL BE ADDED TO A CONSUMERS CREDIT REPORT, and the information on the XXXX, TRANSUNION, and XXXX credit report isn't accurate AND ITS COMPLETE FRAUD. I've spoken to a lawyer, and they told me that I COULD EASILY take THIS to court AND FINE XXXX to all XXXX credit reporting agencies. I DEMAND TRANSUNION, XXXX, and XXXX, CORRECT ALL OF THESE ACCOUNTS ON THE CREDIT REPORT WITHIN XXXX HOURS OF RECEIVING THIS LETTER. YES, I WANT THE ACCOUNTS TO SHOW AS PAID AS AGREED WITH NO FRAUD REMARKS OR DISPUTE COMMENTS REMARKS LEFT ON THE CREDIT REPORT. IF THESE INACCURACIES DO NOT COME OFF THE CREDIT REPORT WITHIN XXXX HOURS. THE LAWYER HANDLING THIS MATTER SAID HE WILL BE TAKING MASSIVE LEGAL ACTION AGAINST THE FOLLOWING CORPORATIONS FOR LETTING THIS HAPPEN : POTENTIAL LAWSUITS LIST : XXXX, XXXX, and TRANSUNION TO MAKE THE CORRECTION PROCESS EASIER FOR YOU, ATTACHED IS A LIST OF THE INACCURATE ACCOUNTS THAT NEED TO BE UPDATED ON THE CREDIT REPORT ASAP. Additionally, failure to respond satisfactorily with a free copy of my report after the changes have been made will result I also AM seeking monetary relief of {$1000.00} per violation for : ( 1 ) Deformation of character ( 2 ) Negligent infliction of emotional distress ( 3 ) Violations of 15 U.S.C. 1681 & 15 U.S.C. 6801-6805 : 6801-Privacy obligation policy It is the policy of Congress that each financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers nonpublic personal information. ( b ) Financial institutions safeguards In furtherance of the policy in subsection ( a ), each agency or authority described in section 6805 ( a ) of this title, other than the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, shall establish appropriate standards for the financial institutions subject to their jurisdiction relating to administrative, technical, and physical safeguards ( 1 ) to ensure the security and confidentiality of customer records and information. ( 2 ) to protect against any anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of such records ; and ( 3 ) to protect against unauthorized access to or use of such records or information which could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to any customer. 6802- ( a ) Notice requirements Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, a financial institution may not, directly or through any affiliate, disclose to a nonaffiliated third party any nonpublic personal information, unless such financial institution provides or has provided to the consumer a notice that complies with section 6803 of this title. ( b ) opt out ( 1 ) In general A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless ( A ) such financial institution clearly and conspicuously discloses to the consumer, in writing or in electronic form or other form permitted by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, that such information may be disclosed to such third party ; ( B ) the consumer is given the opportunity, before the time that such information is initially disclosed, to direct that such information not be disclosed to such third party ; and ( C ) the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option. ( 2 ) Exception This subsection shall not prevent a financial institution from providing nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party to perform services for or functions on behalf of the financial institution, including marketing of the financial institutions own products or services, or financial products or services offered pursuant to joint agreements between two or more financial institutions that comply with the requirements imposed by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, if the financial institution fully discloses the providing of such information and enters into a contractual agreement with the third party that requires the third party to maintain the confidentiality of such information. ( c ) Limits on reuse of information Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, a nonaffiliated third party that receives from a financial institution nonpublic personal information under this section shall not, directly or through an affiliate of such receiving third party, disclose such information to any other person that is a nonaffiliated third party of both the financial institution and such receiving third party, unless such disclosure would be lawful if made directly to such other person by the financial institution. ( d ) Limitations on the sharing of account number information for marketing purposes A financial institution shall not disclose, other than to a consumer reporting agency, an account number or similar form of access number or access code for a credit card account, deposit account, or transaction account of a consumer to any nonaffiliated third party for use in telemarketing, direct mail marketing, or other marketing through electronic mail to the consumer. ( e ) General exceptions Subsections ( a ) and ( b ) shall not prohibit the disclosure of nonpublic personal information ( 1 ) as necessary to effect, administer, or enforce a transaction requested or authorized by the consumer, or in connection with ( A ) servicing or processing a financial product or service requested or authorized by the consumer ; ( B ) maintaining or servicing the consumers account with the financial institution, or with another entity as part of a private label credit card program or other extension of credit on behalf of such entity ; or ( C ) a proposed or actual securitization, secondary market sale ( including sales of servicing rights ), or similar transaction related to a transaction of the consumer ; ( 2 ) with the consent or at the direction of the consumer ; ( 3 ) ( A ) to protect the confidentiality or security of the financial institutions records pertaining to the consumer, the service or product, or the transaction therein ; ( B ) to protect against or prevent actual or potential fraud, unauthorized transactions, claims, or other liability ; ( C ) for required institutional risk control, or for resolving customer disputes or inquiries ; ( D ) to persons holding a legal or beneficial interest relating to the consumer ; or ( E ) to persons acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity on behalf of the consumer ; ( 4 ) to provide information to insurance rate advisory organizations, guaranty funds or agencies, applicable rating agencies of the financial institution, persons assessing the institutions compliance with industry standards, and the institutions attorneys, accountants, and auditors ; ( 5 ) to the extent specifically permitted or required under other provisions of law and in accordance with the Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978 [ 12 U.S.C. 3401 et seq. ], to law enforcement agencies ( including the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX [ 1 ] a Federal functional regulator, the Secretary of the Treasury with respect to subchapter II of chapter 53 of title 31, and chapter 2 of title I of Public Law 91508 ( 12 U.S.C. 19511959 ), a State insurance authority, or the Federal Trade Commission ), self-regulatory organizations, or for an investigation on a matter related to public safety ; ( 6 ) ( A ) to a consumer reporting agency in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act [ 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. ], or ( B ) from a consumer report reported by a consumer reporting agency ; ( 7 ) in connection with a proposed or actual sale, merger, transfer, or exchange of all or a portion of a business or operating unit if the disclosure of nonpublic personal information concerns solely consumers of such business or unit; or ( 8 ) to comply with Federal, State, or local laws, rules, and other applicable legal requirements ; to comply with a properly authorized civil, criminal, or regulatory investigation or subpoena or summons by Federal, State, or local authorities ; or to respond to judicial process or government regulatory authorities having jurisdiction over the financial institution for examination, compliance, or other purposes as authorized by law. 6803- ( a ) Disclosure required At the time of establishing a customer relationship with a consumer and not less than annually during the continuation of such relationship, a financial institution shall provide a clear and conspicuous disclosure to such consumer, in writing or in electronic form or other form permitted by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, of such financial institutions policies and practices with respect to ( 1 ) disclosing nonpublic personal information to affiliates and nonaffiliated third parties, consistent with section 6802 of this title, including the categories of information that may be disclosed ; ( 2 ) disclosing nonpublic personal information of persons who have ceased to be customers of the financial institution; and ( 3 ) protecting the nonpublic personal information of consumers. ( b ) Regulations Disclosures required by subsection ( a ) shall be made in accordance with the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title. ( c ) Information to be included the disclosure required by subsection ( a ) shall include ( 1 ) the policies and practices of the institution with respect to disclosing nonpublic personal information to nonaffiliated third parties, other than agents of the institution, consistent with section 6802 of this title, and including ( A ) the categories of persons to whom the information is or may be disclosed, other than the persons to whom the information may be provided pursuant to section 6802 ( e ) of this title ; and ( B ) the policies and practices of the institution with respect to disclosing of nonpublic personal information of persons who have ceased to be customers of the financial institution ; ( 2 ) the categories of nonpublic personal information that are collected by the financial institution ; ( 3 ) the policies that the institution maintains to protect the confidentiality and security of nonpublic personal information in accordance with section 6801 of this title ; and ( 4 ) the disclosures required, if any, under section 1681a ( d ) ( 2 ) ( A ) ( iii ) of this title. ( d ) Exemption for certified public accountants ( 1 ) In general, the disclosure requirements of subsection ( a ) do not apply to any person, to the extent that the person is ( A ) a certified public accountant ; ( B ) certified or licensed for such purpose by a State ; and ( C ) subject to any provision of law, rule, or regulation issued by a legislative or regulatory body of the State, including rules of professional conduct or ethics, that prohibits disclosure of nonpublic personal information without the knowing and expressed consent of the consumer. ( 2 ) Limitation Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to exempt or otherwise exclude any financial institution that is affiliated or becomes affiliated with a certified public accountant described in paragraph ( 1 ) from any provision of this section. ( 3 ) Definitions For purposes of this subsection, the term State means any State or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, the Virgin Islands, or the Northern Mariana Islands. ( e ) Model forms ( 1 ) In general The agencies referred to in section 6804 ( a ) ( 1 ) of this title shall jointly develop a model form which may be used, at the option of the financial institution, for the provision of disclosures under this section. ( 2 ) Format A model form developed under paragraph ( 1 ) shall ( A ) be comprehensible to consumers, with a clear format and design ; ( B ) provide for clear and conspicuous disclosures ; ( C ) enable consumers easily to identify the sharing practices of a financial institution and to compare privacy practices among financial institutions ; and ( D ) be succinct, and use an easily readable type font. ( 3 ) Timing A model form required to be d eveloped by this subsection shall be issued in proposed form for public comment not later than 180 days after October 13, 2006. ( 4 ) Safe harbor Any financial institution that elects to provide the model form developed by the agencies under this subsection shall be deemed to be in compliance with the disclosures required under this section. ( f ) Exception to annual notice requirement A financial institution that ( 1 ) provides nonpublic personal information only in accordance with the provisions of subsection ( b ) ( 2 ) or ( e ) of section 6802 of this title or regulations prescribed under section 6804 ( b ) of this title, and ( 2 ) has not changed its policies and practices with regard to disclosing nonpublic personal information from the policies and practices that were disclosed in the most recent disclosure sent to consumers in accordance with this section, shall not be required to provide an annual disclosure under this section until such time as the financial institution fails to comply with any criteria described in paragraph ( 1 ) or ( 2 ). XXXX ( a ) Regulatory authority ( XXXX ) Rulemaking ( A ) In general Except as provided in subparagraph ( C ), the Bureau XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and the Securities and Exchange Commission XXXXhall have authority to prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter with respect to financial institutions and other persons subject to their respective jurisdiction under section 6805 of this title ( and notwithstanding subtitle B of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 [ 12 U.S.C . 5511 et seq. ] ), except that the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX not have authority to prescribe regulations with respect to the standards under section 6801 of this title. ( B ) CFTC The Commodity Futures Trading Commission shall have authority to prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter with respect to financial institutions and other persons subject to the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission under section 7b2 of title 7. ( C ) Federal Trade Commission authority Notwithstanding the authority of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection under subparagraph ( A ), the Federal Trade Commission shall have authority to prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter with respect to any financial institution that is a person described in section 1029 ( a ) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 [ 12 U.S.C. 5519 ( a ) ]. ( D ) Rule of construction Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to alter, affect, or otherwise limit the authority of a State insurance authority to adopt regulations to carry out this subchapter. ( 2 ) Coordination, consistency, and comparability Each of the agencies authorized under paragraph ( 1 ) to prescribe regulations shall consult and coordinate with the other such agencies and, as appropriate, and with [ 1 ] representatives of Sta te insurance authorities designated by the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, for the purpose of assuring, to the extent possible, that the regulations prescribed by each such agency are consistent and comparable with the regulations prescribed by the other such agencies. ( 3 ) Procedures and deadline Such regulations shall be prescribed in accordance with applicable requirements of title 5. ( b ) Authority to grant exceptions The regulations prescribed under subsection ( a ) may include such additional exceptions to subsections ( a ) through ( d ) of section 6802 of this title as are deemed consistent with the purposes of this subchapter. 6805- ( a ) In general Subject to subtitle B of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 [ 12 U.S.C . 5511 et seq. ], this subchapter and the regulations prescribed thereunder shall be enforced by the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, the Federal functional regulators, the State insurance authorities, and the Federal Trade Commission with respect to financial institutions and other persons subject to their jurisdiction under applicable law, as follows : ( 1 ) Under section 1818 of title 12, by the appropriate Federal banking agency, as defined in section 1813 ( q ) of title 12, in the case of ( A ) national banks, Federal branches and Federal agencies of foreign banks, and any subsidiaries of such entities ( except brokers, dealers, persons providing insurance, investment companies, and investment advisers ). ( B ) member banks of the Federal Reserve System ( other than national banks ), branches and agencies of foreign banks ( other than Federal branches, Federal agencies, and insured State branches of foreign banks ), commercial lending companies owned or controlled by foreign banks, organizations operating under section 25 or 25A of the Federal Reserve Act [ 12 U.S.C. 601 et seq., 611 et seq. ], and bank holding companies and their nonbank subsidiaries or affiliates ( except brokers, dealers, persons providing insurance, investment companies, and investment advisers ) ; ( C ) banks insured by the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( other than members of the Federal Reserve XXXX ), insured XXXX branches of foreign banks, and any subsidiaries of such entities ( except brokers, dealers, persons providing insurance, investment companies, and investment advisers ) ; and ( D ) savings associations the deposits of which are insured by the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, and any subsidiaries of such savings associations ( except brokers, dealers, persons providing insurance, investment companies, and investment advisers ). ( XXXX ) Under the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX [ 12 U.S.C. 1751 et seq. ], by the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX with respect to any federally insured credit union, and any subsidiaries of such an entity. ( XXXX ) Under the XXXX XXXX XXXX of 1934 [ 15 U.S.C. 78a et seq. ], by the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to any broker or dealer. ( 4 ) Under the Investment Company Act of 1940 [ 15 U.S.C. 80a1 et seq. ], by the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to investment companies. ( 5 ) Under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 [ 15 U.S.C. 80b1 et seq. ], by the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to investment advisers registered with the Commission under such Act. ( 6 ) Under State insurance law, in the case of any person engaged in providing insurance, by the applicable State insurance authority of the State in which the person is domiciled, subject to section 6701 of this title. ( 7 ) Under the Federal Trade Commission Act [ 15 U.S.C. 41 et seq. ], by the Federal Trade Commission for any other financial institution or other person that is not subject to the jurisdiction of any agency or authority under paragraphs ( 1 ) through ( 6 ) of this subsection. ( 8 ) Under subtitle XXXX of the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX of XXXX [ 12 U.S.C. 5561 et seq. ], by the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, in the case of any financial institution and other covered person or service provider that is subject to the jurisdiction of the XXXX and any person subject to this subchapter, but not with respect to the standards under section 6801 of this title. ( b ) Enforcement of section 6801 ( 1 ) In general Except as provided in paragraph ( 2 ), the agencies and authorities described in subsection ( a ), other than the XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, shall implement the standards prescribed under section 6801 ( b ) of this title in the same manner, to the extent practicable, as standards prescribed pursuant to section 1831p1 ( a ) of title 12 are implemented pursuant to such section. ( 2 ) Exception The agencies and authorities described in paragraphs ( 3 ), ( 4 ), ( 5 ), ( 6 ), and ( 7 ) of subsection ( a ) shall implement the standards prescribed under section 6801 ( b ) of this title by rule with respect to the financial institutions and other persons subject to their respective jurisdictions under subsection ( a ). ( c ) Absence of State action If a State insurance authority fails to adopt regulations to carry out this subchapter, such State shall not be eligible to override, pursuant to section 1831x ( g ) ( 2 ) ( B ) ( iii ) of title 12, the insurance customer protection regulations prescribed by a Federal banking agency under section 1831x ( a ) of title 12. ( d ) Definitions The terms used in subsection ( a ) ( 1 ) that are not defined in this subchapter or otherwise defined in section 1813 ( s ) of title 12 shall have the same meaning as given in section 3101 of title 12. 15 U.S. Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports ( c ) Furnishing reports in connection with credit or insurance transactions that are not initiated by consumer ( 1 ) In general A consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report relating to any consumer pursuant to subparagraph ( A ) or ( C ) of subsection ( a ) ( 3 ) in connection with any credit or insurance transaction that is not initiated by the consumer only if ( A ) the consumer authorizes the agency to provide such report to such person ; or ( B ) ( i ) the transaction consists of a firm offer of credit or insurance ; ( ii ) the consumer reporting agency has complied with subsection ( e ) ; ( iii ) there is not in effect an election by the consumer, made in accordance with subsection ( e ), to have the consumers name and address excluded from lists of names provided by the agency pursuant to this paragraph ; and ( iv ) the consumer report does not contain a date of birth that shows that the consumer has not attained the age of 21, or, if the date of birth on the consumer report shows that the consumer has not attained the age of 21, such consumer consents to the consumer reporting agency to such furnishing. ( 2 ) Limits on information received under paragraph ( 1 ) ( B ) A person may receive pursuant to paragraph ( 1 ) ( B ) only ( A ) the name and address of a consumer ; ( B ) an identifier that is not unique to the consumer and that is used by the person solely for the purpose of verifying the identity of the consumer ; and ( C ) other information pertaining to a consumer that does not identify the relationship or experience of the consumer with respect to a particular creditor or other entity. ( 3 ) Information regarding inquiries Except as provided in section 1681g ( a ) ( 5 ) of this title, a consumer reporting agency shall not furnish to any person a record of inquiries in connection with a credit or insurance transaction that is not initiated by a consumer. 15 U.S.C 1681s-2 ( A ) ( 1 ) A person shall not furnish any information relating to a consumer to any consumer reporting agency if the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the information is inaccurate. I look forward to a prompt and thorough investigation, followed by the appropriate actions to rectify the violations and update my credit file accordingly. These examples demonstrate a systematic pattern of noncompliance with the FCRA and consumer law by the credit bureaus. Their actions have caused significant harm to my credit profile, making it essential for immediate action to rectify the violations and update my credit file accordingly. I kindly request that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau thoroughly investigate these violations and take appropriate measures to hold the credit bureaus accountable for their noncompliance with consumer protection laws. It is crucial to protect consumers ' rights and ensure fair and accurate credit reporting practices. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to a swift resolution and the restoration of my rights under the FCRA. \n\nIn addition if the concern is not resolved as requested, I will be filing a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission, the Securities Exchange Commission for XXXX XXXX ( I am aware that XXXX, XXXX, and Transunion are committing securities fraud by selling my information on the secondary market as per all XXXX XXXX XXXX indication. ), and I will file a FOIA request regarding XXXX that have been submitted under my name, but not provided to me.","date_sent_to_company":"2023-08-24T05:12:37.000Z","issue":"Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation into an existing problem","sub_product":"Credit reporting","zip_code":"43204","tags":null,"has_narrative":true,"complaint_id":"7450274","timely":"Yes","company_response":"Closed with non-monetary relief","submitted_via":"Web","company":"TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.","date_received":"2023-08-24T05:12:28.000Z","state":"OH","company_public_response":"Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response","sub_issue":"Their investigation did not fix an error on your report"},"highlight":{"complaint_what_happened":["of the financial institutions records pertaining to the consumer, the service or product, or the transaction therein ; ( B ) to protect against or prevent actual or <em>potential</em> fraud, unauthorized transactions, claims, or other liability ; ( C ) for required institutional <em>risk</em> control, or for resolving customer disputes or inquiries ; ( D ) to persons holding a legal or beneficial interest relating to the consumer ; or ( E ) to persons acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity on behalf of"]},"sort":[7.790838,"7450274"]},{"_index":"complaint-public-v1","_id":"11710050","_score":7.77831,"_source":{"product":"Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports","complaint_what_happened":"XXXX XXXX XX/XX/XXXXXXXX  Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ( CFPB ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IA XXXX Subject : Request for Investigation and Resolution of Rights Violations Under FCRA, GLBA, and Related Regulations To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally request your assistance in investigating multiple violations of my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act ( GLBA ), and other relevant statutes, concerning the information reported on my Experian credit report. \n\n**1. Private and Nonpublic Personal Information Reporting : ** My Experian credit report contains multiple accounts that include my private, nonpublic personal information ( NPI ). This is a direct violation of 15 U.S. Code 6801, which mandates financial institutions to protect the confidentiality of consumers nonpublic personal information, and 15 U.S. Code 1681a ( 2 ) ( i ), which defines consumer report information that can not be disclosed without a permissible purpose. Furthermore, under 16 CFR 313, financial institutions are required to provide privacy notices and limit the disclosure of NPI to third parties without explicit consumer consent. \n\n**2. Incorrect and Inconsistent Address Information : ** Experian has reported multiple addresses on my credit file. My current address is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX Arkansas XXXX. Any other address listed is incorrect, non-mailable, and serves no permissible purpose under 15 U.S. Code 1681b. This statute explicitly restricts the procurement and use of consumer reports to cases with a legitimate and permissible purpose, and reporting outdated or irrelevant addresses constitutes a violation of this provision. \n\n**3. Inaccurate Employer Information : ** Experian has also reported multiple employers on my credit report. For clarification, I am currently employed at XXXX XXXX. Reporting of inaccurate employer data violates 15 U.S. Code 1681b, which limits the use of consumer information to specific, permissible purposes and prohibits the inclusion of inaccurate or irrelevant information. \n\n**4. Charge-Off Accounts Misrepresentation : ** My credit report includes multiple charge-off accounts. According to the IRS, a charge-off is considered a certificate of indebtedness and is treated as income under IRS guidelines . This means these charge-offs should no longer be reported as active debts. Their continued presence on my credit report violates the FCRAs requirements for accuracy and relevance in consumer reports ( 15 U.S. Code 1681e ). \n\n**5. Unauthorized Hard Inquiries : ** There are 19 hard inquiries on my credit report that violate 15 U.S. Code 1681b. This section specifies that hard inquiries must have a permissible purpose, such as consumer-initiated credit applications. These inquiries were made without my authorization and adversely affect my creditworthiness, further compounding the violations. \n\n**Request for Immediate Action : ** I respectfully request the CFPB to : 1. Investigate the unauthorized reporting of private and nonpublic personal information by Experian under 15 U.S. Code 6801 and related statutes. \n2. Direct Experian to remove all incorrect addresses, employer details, and unauthorized inquiries from my credit report in compliance with 15 U.S. Code 1681b.\n\n3. Ensure the removal of all charge-off accounts as they are no longer valid under IRS definitions and violate 15 U.S. Code 1681e.\n\n4. Hold Experian accountable for compliance with FCRA, GLBA, and other applicable regulations.\n\n5. Compensate me in the amount of {$5000.00} for the hardship and emotional stress caused by the denial of credit due to the inaccurate information reported by Experian. Per the FCRA, I am entitled to statutory damages of up to {$1000.00} per inaccurate item reported. \n\nAttached to this letter are relevant documents, including a copy of my Experian credit report highlighting the violations mentioned above. \n\nThank you for your attention to this matter. I trust that the CFPB will take swift action to ensure that my rights are upheld and the inaccuracies in my credit report are corrected. Please do not hesitate to contact me at XXXX for any further information or clarification. \n\nSincerely, XXXX XXXX ( a ) Privacy obligation policy It is the policy of the Congress that each financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers nonpublic personal information.\n\n( b ) Financial institutions safeguards In furtherance of the policy in subsection ( a ), each agency or authority described in section 6805 ( a ) of this title, other than the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, shall establish appropriate standards for the financial institutions subject to their jurisdiction relating to administrative, technical, and physical safeguards ( 1 ) to insure the security and confidentiality of customer records and information ; ( 2 ) to protect against any anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of such records ; and ( 3 ) to protect against unauthorized access to or use of such records or information which could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to any customer.\n\n( a ) Notice requirements Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, a financial institution may not, directly or through any affiliate, disclose to a nonaffiliated third party any nonpublic personal information, unless such financial institution provides or has provided to the consumer a notice that complies with section 6803 of this title.\n\n( b ) Opt out ( 1 ) In general A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless ( A ) such financial institution clearly and conspicuously discloses to the consumer, in writing or in electronic form or other form permitted by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, that such information may be disclosed to such third party ; ( B ) the consumer is given the opportunity, before the time that such information is initially disclosed, to direct that such information not be disclosed to such third party ; and ( C ) the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option.\n\n( 2 ) Exception This subsection shall not prevent a financial institution from providing nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party to perform services for or functions on behalf of the financial institution, including marketing of the financial institutions own products or services, or financial products or services offered pursuant to joint agreements between two or more financial institutions that comply with the requirements imposed by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, if the financial institution fully discloses the providing of such information and enters into a contractual agreement with the third party that requires the third party to maintain the confidentiality of such information.\n\n( c ) Limits on reuse of information Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, a nonaffiliated third party that receives from a financial institution nonpublic personal information under this section shall not, directly or through an affiliate of such receiving third party, disclose such information to any other person that is a nonaffiliated third party of both the financial institution and such receiving third party, unless such disclosure would be lawful if made directly to such other person by the financial institution.\n\n( d ) Limitations on the sharing of account number information for marketing purposes A financial institution shall not disclose, other than to a consumer reporting agency, an account number or similar form of access number or access code for a credit card account, deposit account, or transaction account of a consumer to any nonaffiliated third party for use in telemarketing, direct mail marketing, or other marketing through electronic mail to the consumer.\n\n15 USC 6801-5 ( e ) General exceptions Subsections ( a ) and ( b ) shall not prohibit the disclosure of nonpublic personal information ( 1 ) as necessary to effect, administer, or enforce a transaction requested or authorized by the consumer, or in connection with ( A ) servicing or processing a financial product or service requested or authorized by the consumer ; ( B ) maintaining or servicing the consumers account with the financial institution, or with another entity as part of a private label credit card program or other extension of credit on behalf of such entity ; or ( C ) a proposed or actual securitization, secondary market sale ( including sales of servicing rights ), or similar transaction related to a transaction of the consumer ; ( 2 ) with the consent or at the direction of the consumer ; ( 3 ) ( A ) to protect the confidentiality or security of the financial institutions records pertaining to the consumer, the service or product, or the transaction therein ; ( B ) to protect against or prevent actual or potential fraud, unauthorized transactions, claims, or other liability ; ( C ) for required institutional risk control, or for resolving customer disputes or inquiries ; ( D ) to persons holding a legal or beneficial interest relating to the consumer ; or ( E ) to persons acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity on behalf of the consumer ; ( 4 ) to provide information to insurance rate advisory organizations, guaranty funds or agencies, applicable rating agencies of the financial institution, persons assessing the institutions compliance with industry standards, and the institutions attorneys, accountants, and auditors ; ( 5 ) to the extent specifically permitted or required under other provisions of law and in accordance with the Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978 [ 12 U.S.C. 3401 et seq. ], to law enforcement agencies ( including the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection [ 1 ] a Federal functional regulator, the Secretary of the Treasury with respect to subchapter II of chapter 53 of title 31, and chapter 2 of title I of Public Law 91508 ( 12 U.S.C. 19511959 ), a State insurance authority, or the Federal Trade Commission ), self-regulatory organizations, or for an investigation on a matter related to public safety ; ( 6 ) ( A ) to a consumer reporting agency in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act [ 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. ], or ( B ) from a consumer report reported by a consumer reporting agency ; ( 7 ) in connection with a proposed or actual sale, merger, transfer, or exchange of all or a portion of a business or operating unit if the disclosure of nonpublic personal information concerns solely consumers of such business or unit; or ( 8 ) to comply with Federal, State, or local laws, rules, and other applicable legal requirements ; to comply with a properly authorized civil, criminal, or regulatory investigation or subpoena or summons by Federal, State, or local authorities ; or to respond to judicial process or government regulatory authorities having jurisdiction over the financial institution for examination, compliance, or other purposes as authorized by law. ( a ) Disclosure required At the time of establishing a customer relationship with a consumer and not less than annually during the continuation of such relationship, a financial institution shall provide a clear and conspicuous disclosure to such consumer, in writing or in electronic form or other form permitted by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, of such financial institutions policies and practices with respect to ( 1 ) disclosing nonpublic personal information to affiliates and nonaffiliated third parties, consistent with section 6802 of this title, including the categories of information that may be disclosed ; ( 2 ) disclosing nonpublic personal information of persons who have ceased to be customers of the financial institution; and ( 3 ) protecting the nonpublic personal information of consumers.\n\n( b ) Regulations Disclosures required by subsection ( a ) shall be made in accordance with the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title.\n\n( c ) Information to be included The disclosure required by subsection ( a ) shall include ( 1 ) the policies and practices of the institution with respect to disclosing nonpublic personal information to nonaffiliated third parties, other than agents of the institution, consistent with section 6802 of this title, and including ( A ) the categories of persons to whom the information is or may be disclosed, other than the persons to whom the information may be provided pursuant to section 6802 ( e ) of this title ; and ( B ) the policies and practices of the institution with respect to disclosing of nonpublic personal information of persons who have ceased to be customers of the financial institution ; ( 2 ) the categories of nonpublic personal information that are collected by the financial institution ; ( 3 ) the policies that the institution maintains to protect the confidentiality and security of nonpublic personal information in accordance with section 6801 of this title ; and ( 4 ) the disclosures required, if any, under section 1681a ( d ) ( 2 ) ( A ) ( iii ) of this title.\n\n( d ) Exemption for certified public accountants ( 1 ) In general The disclosure requirements of subsection ( a ) do not apply to any person, to the extent that the person is ( A ) a certified public accountant ; ( B ) certified or licensed for such purpose by a State ; and ( C ) subject to any provision of law, rule, or regulation issued by a legislative or regulatory body of the State, including rules of professional conduct or ethics, that prohibits disclosure of nonpublic personal information without the knowing and expressed consent of the consumer.\n\n( 2 ) Limitation Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to exempt or otherwise exclude any financial institution that is affiliated or becomes affiliated with a certified public accountant described in paragraph ( 1 ) from any provision of this section. \n\n( XXXX ) Definitions For purposes of this subsection, the term State means any State or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, the Virgin Islands, or the Northern Mariana Islands. \n\n( e ) Model forms ( 1 ) In general The agencies referred to in section 6804 ( a ) ( 1 ) of this title shall jointly develop a model form which may be used, at the option of the financial institution, for the provision of disclosures under this section.\n\n( 2 ) Format A model form developed under paragraph ( 1 ) shall ( A ) be comprehensible to consumers, with a clear format and design ; ( B ) provide for clear and conspicuous disclosures ; ( C ) enable consumers easily to identify the sharing practices of a financial institution and to compare privacy practices among financial institutions ; and ( D ) be succinct, and use an easily readable type font. \n( 3 ) Timing A model form required to be developed by this subsection shall be issued in proposed form for public comment not later than 180 days after XX/XX/XXXX. \n\n( 4 ) Safe harbor Any financial institution that elects to provide the model form developed by the agencies under this subsection shall be deemed to be in compliance with the disclosures required under this section.\n\n( f ) Exception to annual notice requirement A financial institution that ( 1 ) provides nonpublic personal information only in accordance with the provisions of subsection ( b ) ( 2 ) or ( e ) of section 6802 of this title or regulations prescribed under section 6804 ( b ) of this title, and ( 2 ) has not changed its policies and practices with regard to disclosing nonpublic personal information from the policies and practices that were disclosed in the most recent disclosure sent to consumers in accordance with this section, shall not be required to provide an annual disclosure under this section until such time as the financial institution fails to comply with any criteria described in paragraph ( 1 ) or ( 2 ). ( a ) In general Subject to subtitle B of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 [ 12 U.S.C. 5511 et seq. ], this subchapter and the regulations prescribed thereunder shall be enforced by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, the Federal functional regulators, the State insurance authorities, and the Federal Trade Commission with respect to financial institutions and other persons subject to their jurisdiction under applicable law, as follows : ( 1 ) Under section 1818 of title 12, by the appropriate Federal banking agency, as defined in section 1813 ( q ) of title 12, in the case of ( A ) national banks, Federal branches and Federal agencies of foreign banks, and any subsidiaries of such entities ( except brokers, dealers, persons providing insurance, investment companies, and investment advisers ) ; ( B ) member banks of the Federal Reserve System ( other than national banks ), branches and agencies of foreign banks ( other than Federal branches, Federal agencies, and insured State branches of foreign banks ), commercial lending companies owned or controlled by foreign banks, organizations operating under section 25 or 25A of the Federal Reserve Act [ 12 U.S.C. 601 et seq., 611 et seq. ], and bank holding companies and their nonbank subsidiaries or affiliates ( except brokers, dealers, persons providing insurance, investment companies, and investment advisers ) ; ( C ) banks insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ( other than members of the Federal Reserve System ), insured State branches of foreign banks, and any subsidiaries of such entities ( except brokers, dealers, persons providing insurance, investment companies, and investment advisers ) ; and ( D ) savings associations the deposits of which are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and any subsidiaries of such savings associations ( except brokers, dealers, persons providing insurance, investment companies, and investment advisers ). \n( 2 ) Under the Federal Credit Union Act [ 12 U.S.C. 1751 et seq. ], by the Board of the National Credit Union Administration with respect to any federally insured credit union, and any subsidiaries of such an entity.\n\n( 3 ) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 [ 15 U.S.C. 78a et seq. ], by the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to any broker or dealer.\n\n( 4 ) Under the Investment Company Act of 1940 [ 15 U.S.C. 80a1 et seq. ], by the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to investment companies.\n\n( 5 ) Under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 [ 15 U.S.C. 80b1 et seq. ], by the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to investment advisers registered with the Commission under such Act.\n\n( 6 ) Under State insurance law, in the case of any person engaged in providing insurance, by the applicable State insurance authority of the State in which the person is domiciled, subject to section 6701 of this title.\n\n( 7 ) Under the Federal Trade Commission Act [ 15 U.S.C. 41 et seq. ], by the Federal Trade Commission for any other financial institution or other person that is not subject to the jurisdiction of any agency or authority under paragraphs ( 1 ) through ( 6 ) of this subsection.\n\n( 8 ) Under subtitle E of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 [ 12 U.S.C. 5561 et seq. ], by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, in the case of any financial institution and other covered person or service provider that is subject to the jurisdiction of the Bureau and any person subject to this subchapter, but not with respect to the standards under section 6801 of this title.\n\n( b ) Enforcement of section 6801 ( 1 ) In general Except as provided in paragraph ( 2 ), the agencies and authorities described in subsection ( a ), other than the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, shall implement the standards prescribed under section 6801 ( b ) of this title in the same manner, to the extent practicable, as standards prescribed pursuant to section 1831p1 ( a ) of title 12 are implemented pursuant to such section.\n\n( 2 ) Exception The agencies and authorities described in paragraphs ( 3 ), ( 4 ), ( 5 ), ( 6 ), and ( 7 ) of subsection ( a ) shall implement the standards prescribed under section 6801 ( b ) of this title by rule with respect to the financial institutions and other persons subject to their respective jurisdictions under subsection ( a ).\n\n( c ) Absence of State action If a State insurance authority fails to adopt regulations to carry out this subchapter, such State shall not be eligible to override, pursuant to section 1831x ( g ) ( 2 ) ( B ) ( iii ) of title 12, the insurance customer protection regulations prescribed by a Federal banking agency under section 1831x ( a ) of title 12.\n\n( d ) Definitions The terms used in subsection ( a ) ( 1 ) that are not defined in this subchapter or otherwise defined in section 1813 ( s ) of title 12 shall have the same meaning as given in section 3101 of title 12.\n\n16 CFR 313.1 Purpose and scope.\n\n( a ) Purpose. This part governs the treatment of nonpublic personal information about consumers by the financial institutions listed in paragraph ( b ) of this section. This part : ( 1 ) Requires a financial institution in specified circumstances to provide notice to customers about its privacy policies and practices ; ( 2 ) Describes the conditions under which a financial institution may disclose nonpublic personal information about consumers to nonaffiliated third parties ; and ( 3 ) Provides a method for consumers to prevent a financial institution from disclosing that information to most nonaffiliated third parties by opting out of that disclosure, subject to the exceptions in 313.13, 313.14, and 313.15.\n\n( b ) Scope. This part applies only to nonpublic personal information about individuals who obtain financial products or services primarily for personal, family or household purposes from the institutions listed below. This part does not apply to information about companies or about individuals who obtain financial products or services for business, commercial, or agricultural purposes. This part applies to those financial institutions over which the Federal Trade Commission ( Commission ) has rulemaking authority pursuant to section 504 ( a ) ( 1 ) ( C ) of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. An entity is a financial institution if its business is engaging in an activity that is financial in nature or incidental to such financial activities as described in section 4 ( k ) of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, 12 U.S.C. 1843 ( k ), which incorporates activities enumerated by the Federal Reserve Board in 12 CFR 225.28 and 225.86. The financial institutions subject to the Commission 's rulemaking authority are any persons described in 12 U.S.C. 5519 that are predominantly engaged in the sale and servicing of motor vehicles, the leasing and servicing of motor vehicles, or both. They are referred to in this part as You. Excluded from the coverage of this part are motor vehicle dealers described in 12 U.S.C. 5519 ( b ) that directly extend to consumers retail credit or retail leases involving motor vehicles in which the contract governing such extension of retail credit or retail leases is not routinely assigned to an unaffiliated third party finance or leasing source.","date_sent_to_company":"2025-01-21T20:41:29.000Z","issue":"Improper use of your report","sub_product":"Credit reporting","zip_code":"72205","tags":null,"has_narrative":true,"complaint_id":"11710050","timely":"Yes","company_response":"Closed with explanation","submitted_via":"Web","company":"Experian Information Solutions Inc.","date_received":"2025-01-21T19:58:55.000Z","state":"AR","company_public_response":"Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response","sub_issue":"Reporting company used your report improperly"},"highlight":{"complaint_what_happened":["of the financial institutions records pertaining to the consumer, the service or product, or the transaction therein ; ( B ) to protect against or prevent actual or <em>potential</em> fraud, unauthorized transactions, claims, or other liability ; ( C ) for required institutional <em>risk</em> control, or for resolving customer disputes or inquiries ; ( D ) to persons holding a legal or beneficial interest relating to the consumer ; or ( E ) to persons acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity on behalf of"]},"sort":[7.77831,"11710050"]},{"_index":"complaint-public-v1","_id":"6460073","_score":7.100846,"_source":{"product":"Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports","complaint_what_happened":"On my credit report from XXXX is an inquiry from Capital One. I did not make this inquiry and XXXX has not removed it! I did complete an ID Theft affidavit and all they say is its being investigated.18 U.S. Code 1028 This is too long for an item to be investigated it is now XXXX and is still on my report! \nAccording to 18 U.S. Code 1028 says - Fraud and related activity in connection with identification documents, authentication features, and information ( a ) Whoever, in a circumstance described in subsection ( c ) of this section ( 1 ) knowingly and without lawful authority produces an identification document, authentication feature, or a false identification document ; ( 2 ) knowingly transfers an identification document, authentication feature, or a false identification document knowing that such document or feature was stolen or produced without lawful authority ; ( 3 ) knowingly possesses with intent to use unlawfully or transfer unlawfully five or more identification documents ( other than those issued lawfully for the use of the possessor ), authentication features, or false identification documents ; ( 4 ) knowingly possesses an identification document ( other than one issued lawfully for the use of the possessor ), authentication feature, or a false identification document, with the intent such document or feature be used to defraud the United States ; ( 5 ) knowingly produces, transfers, or possesses a document-making implement or authentication feature with the intent such document-making implement or authentication feature will be used in the production of a false identification document or another document-making implement or authentication feature which will be so used ; ( 6 ) knowingly possesses an identification document or authentication feature that is or appears to be an identification document or authentication feature of the United States or a sponsoring entity of an event designated as a special event of national significance which is stolen or produced without lawful authority knowing that such document or feature was stolen or produced without such authority ; ( 7 ) knowingly transfers, possesses, or uses, without lawful authority, a means of identification of another person with the intent to commit, or to aid or abet, or in connection with, any unlawful activity that constitutes a violation of Federal law, or that constitutes a felony under any applicable State or local law ; or ( 8 ) knowingly traffics in false or actual authentication features for use in false identification documents, document-making implements, or means of identification ; shall be punished as provided in subsection ( b ) of this section.\n\n( b ) The punishment for an offense under subsection ( a ) of this section is ( 1 ) except as provided in paragraphs ( 3 ) and ( 4 ), a fine under this title or imprisonment for not more than 15 years, or both, if the offense is ( A ) the production or transfer of an identification document, authentication feature, or false identification document that is or appears to be ( i ) an identification document or authentication feature issued by or under the authority of the United States ; or ( ii ) a birth certificate, or a drivers license or personal identification card ; ( B ) the production or transfer of more than five identification documents, authentication features, or false identification documents ; ( C ) an offense under paragraph ( 5 ) of such subsection ; or ( D ) an offense under paragraph ( 7 ) of such subsection that involves the transfer, possession, or use of 1 or more means of identification if, as a result of the offense, any individual committing the offense obtains anything of value aggregating {$1000.00} or more during any 1-year period ; ( 2 ) except as provided in paragraphs ( 3 ) and ( 4 ), a fine under this title or imprisonment for not more than 5 years, or both, if the offense is ( A ) any other production, transfer, or use of a means of identification, an identification document,, [ 1 ] authentication feature, or a false identification document ; or ( B ) an offense under paragraph ( 3 ) or ( 7 ) of such subsection ; ( 3 ) a fine under this title or imprisonment for not more than 20 years, or both, if the offense is committed ( A ) to facilitate a drug trafficking crime ( as defined in section 929 ( a ) ( 2 ) ) ; ( B ) in connection with a crime of violence ( as defined in section 924 ( c ) ( 3 ) ) ; or ( C ) after a prior conviction under this section becomes final ; ( 4 ) a fine under this title or imprisonment for not more than 30 years, or both, if the offense is committed to facilitate an act of domestic terrorism ( as defined under section 2331 ( 5 ) of this title ) or an act of international terrorism ( as defined in section 2331 ( 1 ) of this title ) ; ( 5 ) in the case of any offense under subsection ( a ), forfeiture to the United States of any personal property used or intended to be used to commit the offense ; and ( 6 ) a fine under this title or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both, in any other case.\n\n( c ) The circumstance referred to in subsection ( a ) of this section is that ( 1 ) the identification document, authentication feature, or false identification document is or appears to be issued by or under the authority of the United States or a sponsoring entity of an event designated as a special event of national significance or the document-making implement is designed or suited for making such an identification document, authentication feature, or false identification document ; ( 2 ) the offense is an offense under subsection ( a ) ( 4 ) of this section; or ( 3 ) either ( A ) the production, transfer, possession, or use prohibited by this section is in or affects interstate or foreign commerce, including the transfer of a document by electronic means; or ( B ) the means of identification, identification document, false identification document, or document-making implement is transported in the mail in the course of the production, transfer, possession, or use prohibited by this section. \n( d ) In this section and section 1028A ( 1 ) the term authentication feature means any hologram, watermark, certification, symbol, code, image, sequence of numbers or letters, or other feature that either individually or in combination with another feature is used by the issuing authority on an identification document, document-making implement, or means of identification to determine if the document is counterfeit, altered, or otherwise falsified ; ( 2 ) the term document-making implement means any implement, impression, template, computer file, computer disc, electronic device, or computer hardware or software, that is specifically configured or primarily used for making an identification document, a false identification document, or another document-making implement ; ( 3 ) the term identification document means a document made or issued by or under the authority of the United States Government, a State , political subdivision of a State, a sponsoring entity of an event designated as a special event of national significance, a foreign government, political subdivision of a foreign government, an international governmental or an international quasi-governmental organization which, when completed with information concerning a particular individual, is of a type intended or commonly accepted for the purpose of identification of individuals ; ( 4 ) the term false identification document means a document of a type intended or commonly accepted for the purposes of identification of individuals that ( A ) is not issued by or under the authority of a governmental entity or was issued under the authority of a governmental entity but was subsequently altered for purposes of deceit ; and ( B ) appears to be issued by or under the authority of the United States Government, a State , a political subdivision of a State, a sponsoring entity of an event designated by the President as a special event of national significance, a foreign government, a political subdivision of a foreign government, or an international governmental or quasi-governmental organization ; ( 5 ) the term false authentication feature means an authentication feature that ( A ) is genuine in origin, but, without the authorization of the issuing authority, has been tampered with or altered for purposes of deceit ; ( B ) is genuine, but has been distributed, or is intended for distribution, without the authorization of the issuing authority and not in connection with a lawfully made identification document, document-making implement, or means of identification to which such authentication feature is intended to be affixed or embedded by the respective issuing authority ; or ( C ) appears to be genuine, but is not ; ( 6 ) the term issuing authority ( A ) means any governmental entity or agency that is authorized to issue identification documents, means of identification, or authentication features ; and ( B ) includes the United States Government, a State, a political subdivision of a State , a sponsoring entity of an event designated by the President as a special event of national significance, a foreign government, a political subdivision of a foreign government, or an international government or quasi-governmental organization ; ( 7 ) the term means of identification means any name or number that may be used, alone or in conjunction with any other information, to identify a specific individual, including any ( A ) name, social security number, date of birth, official State or government issued drivers license or identification number, alien registration number, government passport number, employer or taxpayer identification number ; ( B ) unique biometric data, such as fingerprint, voice print, retina or iris image, or other unique physical representation ; ( C ) unique electronic identification number, address, or routing code ; or ( D ) telecommunication identifying information or access device ( as defined in section 1029 ( e ) ) ; ( 8 ) the term personal identification card means an identification document issued by a State or local government solely for the purpose of identification ; ( 9 ) the term produce includes alter, authenticate, or assemble ; ( 10 ) the term transfer includes selecting an identification document, false identification document, or document-making implement and placing or directing the placement of such identification document, false identification document, or document-making implement on an online location where it is available to others ; ( 11 ) the term State includes any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , and any other commonwealth , possession, or territory of the United States ; and ( 12 ) the term traffic means ( A ) to transport, transfer, or otherwise dispose of, to another, as consideration for anything of value ; or ( B ) to make or obtain control of with intent to so transport, transfer, or otherwise dispose of. \n( e ) This section does not prohibit any lawfully authorized investigative, protective, or intelligence activity of a law enforcement agency of the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State, or of an intelligence agency of the United States, or any activity authorized under chapter 224 of this title.\n\n( f ) Attempt and Conspiracy.\n\nAny person who attempts or conspires to commit any offense under this section shall be subject to the same penalties as those prescribed for the offense, the commission of which was the object of the attempt or conspiracy.\n\n( g ) Forfeiture Procedures.\n\nThe forfeiture of property under this section, including any seizure and disposition of the property and any related judicial or administrative proceeding, shall be governed by the provisions of section 413 ( other than subsection ( d ) of that section ) of the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 ( 21 U.S.C. 853 ).\n\n( h ) Forfeiture ; Disposition.\n\nIn the circumstance in which any person is convicted of a violation of subsection ( a ), the court shall order, in addition to the penalty prescribed, the forfeiture and destruction or other disposition of all illicit authentication features, identification documents, document-making implements, or means of identification.\n\n( i ) Rule of Construction.\n\nFor purpose of subsection ( a ) ( 7 ), a single identification document or false identification document that contains 1 or more means of identification shall be construed to be 1 means of identification. \nI did not create this inquiry and when I contacted XXXX WITH THE ID THEFT AFFIDAVIT FORM not ONLY should it have been REMOVED! The credit bureau should have invoked 15 U.S. Code 6801 - Protection of nonpublic personal information ( a ) Privacy obligation policy It is the policy of the Congress that each financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers nonpublic personal information.\n\n( b ) Financial institutions safeguards In furtherance of the policy in subsection ( a ), each agency or authority described in section 6805 ( a ) of this title, other than the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, shall establish appropriate standards for the financial institutions subject to their jurisdiction relating to administrative, technical, and physical safeguards ( 1 ) to insure the security and confidentiality of customer records and information ; ( 2 ) to protect against any anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of such records ; and ( 3 ) to protect against unauthorized access to or use of such records or information which could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to any customer.and 15 U.S. Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports ( a ) In general Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 1 ) In response to the order of a court having jurisdiction to issue such an order, a subpoena issued in connection with proceedings before a Federal grand jury, or a subpoena issued in accordance with section 5318 of title 31 or section 3486 of title 18.\n\n( 2 ) In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates.\n\n( 3 ) To a person which it has reason to believe ( A ) intends to use the information in connection with a credit transaction involving the consumer on whom the information is to be furnished and involving the extension of credit to, or review or collection of an account of, the consumer ; or ( B ) intends to use the information for employment purposes ; or ( C ) intends to use the information in connection with the underwriting of insurance involving the consumer ; or ( D ) intends to use the information in connection with a determination of the consumers eligibility for a license or other benefit granted by a governmental instrumentality required by law to consider an applicants financial responsibility or status ; or ( E ) intends to use the information, as a potential investor or servicer, or current insurer, in connection with a valuation of, or an assessment of the credit or prepayment risks associated with, an existing credit obligation ; or ( F ) otherwise has a legitimate business need for the information ( i ) in connection with a business transaction that is initiated by the consumer ; or ( ii ) to review an account to determine whether the consumer continues to meet the terms of the account.\n\n( G ) executive departments and agencies in connection with the issuance of government-sponsored individually-billed travel charge cards.\n\n( 4 ) In response to a request by the head of a State or local child support enforcement agency ( or a State or local government official authorized by the head of such an agency ), if the person making the request certifies to the consumer reporting agency that ( A ) the consumer report is needed for the purpose of establishing an individuals capacity to make child support payments, determining the appropriate level of such payments, or enforcing a child support order, award, agreement, or judgment ; ( B ) the parentage of the consumer for the child to which the obligation relates has been established or acknowledged by the consumer in accordance with State laws under which the obligation arises ( if required by those laws ) ; and ( C ) the consumer report will be kept confidential, will be used solely for a purpose described in subparagraph ( A ), and will not be used in connection with any other civil, administrative, or criminal proceeding, or for any other purpose.\n\n( 5 ) To an agency administering a State plan under section 654 of title 42 for use to set an initial or modified child support award. \n( 6 ) To the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the National Credit Union Administration as part of its preparation for its appointment or as part of its exercise of powers, as conservator, receiver, or liquidating agent for an insured depository institution or insured credit union under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act [ 12 U.S.C. 1811 et seq. ] or the Federal Credit Union Act [ 12 U.S.C. 1751 et seq. ], or other applicable Federal or State law, or in connection with the resolution or liquidation of a failed or failing insured depository institution or insured credit union, as applicable.\n\n( b ) Conditions for furnishing and using consumer reports for employment purposes ( 1 ) Certification from user A consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report for employment purposes only if ( A ) the person who obtains such report from the agency certifies to the agency that ( i ) the person has complied with paragraph ( 2 ) with respect to the consumer report, and the person will comply with paragraph ( 3 ) with respect to the consumer report if paragraph ( 3 ) becomes applicable ; and ( ii ) information from the consumer report will not be used in violation of any applicable Federal or State equal employment opportunity law or regulation ; and ( B ) the consumer reporting agency provides with the report, or has previously provided, a summary of the consumers rights under this subchapter, as prescribed by the Bureau under section 1681g ( c ) ( 3 ) [ 1 ] of this title.\n\n( 2 ) Disclosure to consumer ( A ) In general Except as provided in subparagraph ( B ), a person may not procure a consumer report, or cause a consumer report to be procured, for employment purposes with respect to any consumer, unless ( i ) a clear and conspicuous disclosure has been made in writing to the consumer at any time before the report is procured or caused to be procured, in a document that consists solely of the disclosure, that a consumer report may be obtained for employment purposes; and ( ii ) the consumer has authorized in writing ( which authorization may be made on the document referred to in clause ( i ) ) the procurement of the report by that person.\n\n( B ) Application by mail, telephone, computer, or other similar means If a consumer described in subparagraph ( C ) applies for employment by mail, telephone, computer, or other similar means, at any time before a consumer report is procured or caused to be procured in connection with that application ( i ) the person who procures the consumer report on the consumer for employment purposes shall provide to the consumer, by oral, written, or electronic means, notice that a consumer report may be obtained for employment purposes, and a summary of the consumers rights under section 1681m ( a ) ( 3 ) 1 of this title; and ( ii ) the consumer shall have consented, orally, in writing, or electronically to the procurement of the report by that person.\n\n( C ) Scope Subparagraph ( B ) shall apply to a person procuring a consumer report on a consumer in connection with the consumers application for employment only if ( i ) the consumer is applying for a position over which the Secretary of Transportation has the power to establish qualifications and maximum hours of service pursuant to the provisions of section 31502 of title 49, or a position subject to safety regulation by a State transportation agency ; and ( ii ) as of the time at which the person procures the report or causes the report to be procured the only interaction between the consumer and the person in connection with that employment application has been by mail, telephone, computer, or other similar means.\n\n( 3 ) Conditions on use for adverse actions ( A ) In general Except as provided in subparagraph ( B ), in using a consumer report for employment purposes, before taking any adverse action based in whole or in part on the report, the person intending to take such adverse action shall provide to the consumer to whom the report relates ( i ) a copy of the report; and ( ii ) a description in writing of the rights of the consumer under this subchapter, as prescribed by the Bureau under section 1681g ( c ) ( 3 ) 1 of this title.\n\n( B ) Application by mail, telephone, computer, or other similar means ( i ) If a consumer described in subparagraph ( C ) applies for employment by mail, telephone, computer, or other similar means, and if a person who has procured a consumer report on the consumer for employment purposes takes adverse action on the employment application based in whole or in part on the report, then the person must provide to the consumer to whom the report relates, in lieu of the notices required under subparagraph ( A ) of this section and under section 1681m ( a ) of this title, within 3 business days of taking such action, an oral, written or electronic notification ( I ) that adverse action has been taken based in whole or in part on a consumer report received from a consumer reporting agency ; ( II ) of the name, address and telephone number of the consumer reporting agency that furnished the consumer report ( including a toll-free telephone number established by the agency if the agency compiles and maintains files on consumers on a nationwide basis ) ; ( III ) that the consumer reporting agency did not make the decision to take the adverse action and is unable to provide to the consumer the specific reasons why the adverse action was taken ; and ( IV ) that the consumer may, upon providing proper identification, request a free copy of a report and may dispute with the consumer reporting agency the accuracy or completeness of any information in a report.\n\n( ii ) If, under clause ( B ) ( i ) ( IV ), the consumer requests a copy of a consumer report from the person who procured the report, then, within 3 business days of receiving the consumers request, together with proper identification, the person must send or provide to the consumer a copy of a report and a copy of the consumers rights as prescribed by the Bureau under section 1681g ( c ) ( 3 ) 1 of this title.\n\n( C ) Scope Subparagraph ( B ) shall apply to a person procuring a consumer report on a consumer in connection with the consumers application for employment only if ( i ) the consumer is applying for a position over which the Secretary of Transportation has the power to establish qualifications and maximum hours of service pursuant to the provisions of section 31502 of title 49, or a position subject to safety regulation by a State transportation agency ; and ( ii ) as of the time at which the person procures the report or causes the report to be procured the only interaction between the consumer and the person in connection with that employment application has been by mail, telephone, computer, or other similar means.\n\n( 4 ) Exception for national security investigations ( A ) In general In the case of an agency or department of the United States Government which seeks to obtain and use a consumer report for employment purposes, paragraph ( 3 ) shall not apply to any adverse action by such agency or department which is based in part on such consumer report, if the head of such agency or department makes a written finding that ( i ) the consumer report is relevant to a national security investigation of such agency or department ; ( ii ) the investigation is within the jurisdiction of such agency or department ; ( iii ) there is reason to believe that compliance with paragraph ( 3 ) will ( I ) endanger the life or physical safety of any person ; ( II ) result in flight from prosecution ; ( III ) result in the destruction of, or tampering with, evidence relevant to the investigation ; ( IV ) result in the intimidation of a potential witness relevant to the investigation ; ( V ) result in the compromise of classified information ; or ( VI ) otherwise seriously jeopardize or unduly delay the investigation or another official proceeding.\n\n( B ) Notification of consumer upon conclusion of investigation Upon the conclusion of a national security investigation described in subparagraph ( A ), or upon the determination that the exception under subparagraph ( A ) is no longer required for the reasons set forth in such subparagraph, the official exercising the authority in such subparagraph shall provide to the consumer who is the subject of the consumer report with regard to which such finding was made ( i ) a copy of such consumer report with any classified information redacted as necessary ; ( ii ) notice of any adverse action which is based, in part, on the consumer report ; and ( iii ) the identification with reasonable specificity of the nature of the investigation for which the consumer report was sought.\n\n( C ) Delegation by head of agency or department For purposes of subparagraphs ( A ) and ( B ), the head of any agency or department of the United States Government may delegate his or her authorities under this paragraph to an official of such agency or department who has personnel security responsibilities and is a member of the Senior Executive Service or equivalent civilian or military rank.\n\n( D ) Definitions For purposes of this paragraph, the following definitions shall apply : ( i ) Classified information The term classified information means information that is protected from unauthorized disclosure under Executive Order No. 12958 or successor orders.\n\n( ii ) National security investigation The term national security investigation means any official inquiry by an agency or department of the United States Government to determine the eligibility of a consumer to receive access or continued access to classified information or to determine whether classified information has been lost or compromised.\n\n( c ) Furnishing reports in connection with credit or insurance transactions that are not initiated by consumer ( 1 ) In general A consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report relating to any consumer pursuant to subparagraph ( A ) or ( C ) of subsection ( a ) ( 3 ) in connection with any credit or insurance transaction that is not initiated by the consumer only if ( A ) the consumer authorizes the agency to provide such report to such person ; or ( B ) ( i ) the transaction consists of a firm offer of credit or insurance ; ( ii ) the consumer reporting agency has complied with subsection ( e ) ; ( iii ) there is not in effect an election by the consumer, made in accordance with subsection ( e ), to have the consumers name and address excluded from lists of names provided by the agency pursuant to this paragraph ; and ( iv ) the consumer report does not contain a date of birth that shows that the consumer has not attained the age of 21, or, if the date of birth on the consumer report shows that the consumer has not attained the age of 21, such consumer consents to the consumer reporting agency to such furnishing.\n\n( 2 ) Limits on information received under paragraph ( 1 ) ( B ) A person may receive pursuant to paragraph ( 1 ) ( B ) only ( A ) the name and address of a consumer ; ( B ) an identifier that is not unique to the consumer and that is used by the person solely for the purpose of verifying the identity of the consumer ; and ( C ) other information pertaining to a consumer that does not identify the relationship or experience of the consumer with respect to a particular creditor or other entity.\n\n( 3 ) Information regarding inquiries Except as provided in section 1681g ( a ) ( 5 ) of this title, a consumer reporting agency shall not furnish to any person a record of inquiries in connection with a credit or insurance transaction that is not initiated by a consumer.\n\n( d ) Reserved ( e ) Election of consumer to be excluded from lists ( 1 ) In general A consumer may elect to have the consumers name and address excluded from any list provided by a consumer reporting agency under subsection ( c ) ( 1 ) ( B ) in connection with a credit or insurance transaction that is not initiated by the consumer, by notifying the agency in accordance with paragraph ( 2 ) that the consumer does not consent to any use of a consumer report relating to the consumer in connection with any credit or insurance transaction that is not initiated by the consumer.\n\n( 2 ) Manner of notification A consumer shall notify a consumer reporting agency under paragraph ( 1 ) ( A ) through the notification system maintained by the agency under paragraph ( 5 ) ; or ( B ) by submitting to the agency a signed notice of election form issued by the agency for purposes of this subparagraph.\n\n( 3 ) Response of agency after notification through system Upon receipt of notification of the election of a consumer under paragraph ( 1 ) through the notification system maintained by the agency under paragraph ( 5 ), a consumer reporting agency shall ( A ) inform the consumer that the election is effective only for the 5-year period following the election if the consumer does not submit to the agency a signed notice of election form issued by the agency for purposes of paragraph ( 2 ) ( B ) ; and ( B ) provide to the consumer a notice of election form, if requested by the consumer, not later than 5 business days after receipt of the notification of the election through the system established under paragraph ( 5 ), in the case of a request made at the time the consumer provides notification through the system.\n\n( 4 ) Effectiveness of election An election of a consumer under paragraph ( 1 ) ( A ) shall be effective with respect to a consumer reporting agency beginning 5 business days after the date on which the consumer notifies the agency in accordance with paragraph ( 2 ) ; ( B ) shall be effective with respect to a consumer reporting agency ( i ) subject to subparagraph ( C ), during the 5-year period beginning 5 business days after the date on which the consumer notifies the agency of the election, in the case of an election for which a consumer notifies the agency only in accordance with paragraph ( 2 ) ( A ) ; or ( ii ) until the consumer notifies the agency under subparagraph ( C ), in the case of an election for which a consumer notifies the agency in accordance with paragraph ( 2 ) ( B ) ; ( C ) shall not be effective after the date on which the consumer notifies the agency, through the notification system established by the agency under paragraph ( 5 ), that the election is no longer effective ; and ( D ) shall be effective with respect to each affiliate of the agency.\n\n( 5 ) Notification system ( A ) In general Each consumer reporting agency that, under subsection ( c ) ( 1 ) ( B ), furnishes a consumer report in connection with a credit or insurance transaction that is not initiated by a consumer, shall ( i ) establish and maintain a notification system, including a toll-free telephone number, which permits any consumer whose consumer report is maintained by the agency to notify the agency, with appropriate identification, of the consumers election to have the consumers name and address excluded from any such list of names and addresses provided by the agency for such a transaction ; and ( ii ) publish by not later than 365 days after XX/XX/XXXX, and not less than annually thereafter, in a publication of general circulation in the area served by the agency ( I ) a notification that information in consumer files maintained by the agency may be used in connection with such transactions ; and ( II ) the address and toll-free telephone number for consumers to use to notify the agency of the consumers election under clause ( i ).","date_sent_to_company":"2023-01-19T18:02:21.000Z","issue":"Improper use of your report","sub_product":"Credit reporting","zip_code":"33604","tags":null,"has_narrative":true,"complaint_id":"6460073","timely":"Yes","company_response":"Closed with non-monetary relief","submitted_via":"Web","company":"CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION","date_received":"2023-01-19T18:02:13.000Z","state":"FL","company_public_response":null,"sub_issue":"Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize"},"highlight":{"complaint_what_happened":["investor or servicer, or <em>current</em> insurer, in connection with a valuation of, or an assessment of the credit or prepayment <em>risks</em> associated with, an existing credit obligation ; or ( F ) otherwise has a legitimate business need for the information ( i ) in connection with a business transaction that is initiated by the consumer ; or ( ii ) to review an account to determine whether the consumer continues to meet the terms of the account"]},"sort":[7.100846,"6460073"]},{"_index":"complaint-public-v1","_id":"6460029","_score":7.100846,"_source":{"product":"Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports","complaint_what_happened":"On my credit report from Transunion is an inquiry from XXXX XXXX. I did not make this inquiry and Transunion has not removed it! I did complete an ID Theft affidavit and all they say is its being investigated.18 U.S. Code 1028 This is too long for an item to be investigated it is now XXXX  and is still on my report!\n\nAccording to 18 U.S. Code 1028 says - Fraud and related activity in connection with identification documents, authentication features, and information ( a ) Whoever, in a circumstance described in subsection ( c ) of this section ( 1 ) knowingly and without lawful authority produces an identification document, authentication feature, or a false identification document ; ( 2 ) knowingly transfers an identification document, authentication feature, or a false identification document knowing that such document or feature was stolen or produced without lawful authority ; ( 3 ) knowingly possesses with intent to use unlawfully or transfer unlawfully five or more identification documents ( other than those issued lawfully for the use of the possessor ), authentication features, or false identification documents ; ( 4 ) knowingly possesses an identification document ( other than one issued lawfully for the use of the possessor ), authentication feature, or a false identification document, with the intent such document or feature be used to defraud the United States ; ( 5 ) knowingly produces, transfers, or possesses a document-making implement or authentication feature with the intent such document-making implement or authentication feature will be used in the production of a false identification document or another document-making implement or authentication feature which will be so used ; ( 6 ) knowingly possesses an identification document or authentication feature that is or appears to be an identification document or authentication feature of the United States or a sponsoring entity of an event designated as a special event of national significance which is stolen or produced without lawful authority knowing that such document or feature was stolen or produced without such authority ; ( 7 ) knowingly transfers, possesses, or uses, without lawful authority, a means of identification of another person with the intent to commit, or to aid or abet, or in connection with, any unlawful activity that constitutes a violation of Federal law, or that constitutes a felony under any applicable State or local law ; or ( 8 ) knowingly traffics in false or actual authentication features for use in false identification documents, document-making implements, or means of identification ; shall be punished as provided in subsection ( b ) of this section.\n\n( b ) The punishment for an offense under subsection ( a ) of this section is ( 1 ) except as provided in paragraphs ( 3 ) and ( 4 ), a fine under this title or imprisonment for not more than 15 years, or both, if the offense is ( A ) the production or transfer of an identification document, authentication feature, or false identification document that is or appears to be ( i ) an identification document or authentication feature issued by or under the authority of the United States ; or ( ii ) a birth certificate, or a drivers license or personal identification card ; ( B ) the production or transfer of more than five identification documents, authentication features, or false identification documents ; ( C ) an offense under paragraph ( 5 ) of such subsection ; or ( D ) an offense under paragraph ( 7 ) of such subsection that involves the transfer, possession, or use of 1 or more means of identification if, as a result of the offense, any individual committing the offense obtains anything of value aggregating {$1000.00} or more during any 1-year period ; ( 2 ) except as provided in paragraphs ( 3 ) and ( 4 ), a fine under this title or imprisonment for not more than 5 years, or both, if the offense is ( A ) any other production, transfer, or use of a means of identification, an identification document,, [ 1 ] authentication feature, or a false identification document ; or ( B ) an offense under paragraph ( 3 ) or ( 7 ) of such subsection ; ( 3 ) a fine under this title or imprisonment for not more than 20 years, or both, if the offense is committed ( A ) to facilitate a drug trafficking crime ( as defined in section 929 ( a ) ( 2 ) ) ; ( B ) in connection with a crime of violence ( as defined in section 924 ( c ) ( 3 ) ) ; or ( C ) after a prior conviction under this section becomes final ; ( 4 ) a fine under this title or imprisonment for not more than 30 years, or both, if the offense is committed to facilitate an act of domestic terrorism ( as defined under section 2331 ( 5 ) of this title ) or an act of international terrorism ( as defined in section 2331 ( 1 ) of this title ) ; ( 5 ) in the case of any offense under subsection ( a ), forfeiture to the United States of any personal property used or intended to be used to commit the offense ; and ( 6 ) a fine under this title or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both, in any other case.\n\n( c ) The circumstance referred to in subsection ( a ) of this section is that ( 1 ) the identification document, authentication feature, or false identification document is or appears to be issued by or under the authority of the United States or a sponsoring entity of an event designated as a special event of national significance or the document-making implement is designed or suited for making such an identification document, authentication feature, or false identification document ; ( 2 ) the offense is an offense under subsection ( a ) ( 4 ) of this section; or ( 3 ) either ( A ) the production, transfer, possession, or use prohibited by this section is in or affects interstate or foreign commerce, including the transfer of a document by electronic means; or ( B ) the means of identification, identification document, false identification document, or document-making implement is transported in the mail in the course of the production, transfer, possession, or use prohibited by this section.\n\n( d ) In this section and section 1028A ( 1 ) the term authentication feature means any hologram, watermark, certification, symbol, code, image, sequence of numbers or letters, or other feature that either individually or in combination with another feature is used by the issuing authority on an identification document, document-making implement, or means of identification to determine if the document is counterfeit, altered, or otherwise falsified ; ( 2 ) the term document-making implement means any implement, impression, template, computer file, computer disc, electronic device, or computer hardware or software, that is specifically configured or primarily used for making an identification document, a false identification document, or another document-making implement ; ( 3 ) the term identification document means a document made or issued by or under the authority of the United States Government, a State , political subdivision of a State, a sponsoring entity of an event designated as a special event of national significance, a foreign government, political subdivision of a foreign government, an international governmental or an international quasi-governmental organization which, when completed with information concerning a particular individual, is of a type intended or commonly accepted for the purpose of identification of individuals ; ( 4 ) the term false identification document means a document of a type intended or commonly accepted for the purposes of identification of individuals that ( A ) is not issued by or under the authority of a governmental entity or was issued under the authority of a governmental entity but was subsequently altered for purposes of deceit ; and ( B ) appears to be issued by or under the authority of the United States Government, a State , a political subdivision of a State, a sponsoring entity of an event designated by the President as a special event of national significance, a foreign government, a political subdivision of a foreign government, or an international governmental or quasi-governmental organization ; ( 5 ) the term false authentication feature means an authentication feature that ( A ) is genuine in origin, but, without the authorization of the issuing authority, has been tampered with or altered for purposes of deceit ; ( B ) is genuine, but has been distributed, or is intended for distribution, without the authorization of the issuing authority and not in connection with a lawfully made identification document, document-making implement, or means of identification to which such authentication feature is intended to be affixed or embedded by the respective issuing authority ; or ( C ) appears to be genuine, but is not ; ( 6 ) the term issuing authority ( A ) means any governmental entity or agency that is authorized to issue identification documents, means of identification, or authentication features ; and ( B ) includes the United States Government, a State, a political subdivision of a State , a sponsoring entity of an event designated by the President as a special event of national significance, a foreign government, a political subdivision of a foreign government, or an international government or quasi-governmental organization ; ( 7 ) the term means of identification means any name or number that may be used, alone or in conjunction with any other information, to identify a specific individual, including any ( A ) name, social security number, date of birth, official State or government issued drivers license or identification number, alien registration number, government passport number, employer or taxpayer identification number ; ( B ) unique biometric data, such as fingerprint, voice print, retina or iris image, or other unique physical representation ; ( C ) unique electronic identification number, address, or routing code ; or ( D ) telecommunication identifying information or access device ( as defined in section 1029 ( e ) ) ; ( 8 ) the term personal identification card means an identification document issued by a State or local government solely for the purpose of identification ; ( 9 ) the term produce includes alter, authenticate, or assemble ; ( 10 ) the term transfer includes selecting an identification document, false identification document, or document-making implement and placing or directing the placement of such identification document, false identification document, or document-making implement on an online location where it is available to others ; ( 11 ) the term State includes any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , and any other commonwealth , possession, or territory of the United States ; and ( 12 ) the term traffic means ( A ) to transport, transfer, or otherwise dispose of, to another, as consideration for anything of value ; or ( B ) to make or obtain control of with intent to so transport, transfer, or otherwise dispose of.\n\n( e ) This section does not prohibit any lawfully authorized investigative, protective, or intelligence activity of a law enforcement agency of the United States, a State, or a political subdivision of a State, or of an intelligence agency of the United States, or any activity authorized under chapter 224 of this title.\n\n( f ) Attempt and Conspiracy.\n\nAny person who attempts or conspires to commit any offense under this section shall be subject to the same penalties as those prescribed for the offense, the commission of which was the object of the attempt or conspiracy.\n\n( g ) Forfeiture Procedures.\n\nThe forfeiture of property under this section, including any seizure and disposition of the property and any related judicial or administrative proceeding, shall be governed by the provisions of section 413 ( other than subsection ( d ) of that section ) of the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 ( 21 U.S.C. 853 ).\n\n( h ) Forfeiture ; Disposition.\n\nIn the circumstance in which any person is convicted of a violation of subsection ( a ), the court shall order, in addition to the penalty prescribed, the forfeiture and destruction or other disposition of all illicit authentication features, identification documents, document-making implements, or means of identification.\n\n( i ) Rule of Construction.\n\nFor purpose of subsection ( a ) ( 7 ), a single identification document or false identification document that contains 1 or more means of identification shall be construed to be 1 means of identification.\n\nI did not create this inquiry and when I contacted Transunion WITH THE ID THEFT AFFIDAVIT FORM not ONLY should it have been REMOVED! The credit bureau should have invoked 15 U.S. Code 6801 - Protection of nonpublic personal information ( a ) Privacy obligation policy It is the policy of the Congress that each financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers nonpublic personal information.\n\n( b ) Financial institutions safeguards In furtherance of the policy in subsection ( a ), each agency or authority described in section 6805 ( a ) of this title, other than the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, shall establish appropriate standards for the financial institutions subject to their jurisdiction relating to administrative, technical, and physical safeguards ( 1 ) to insure the security and confidentiality of customer records and information ; ( 2 ) to protect against any anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of such records ; and ( 3 ) to protect against unauthorized access to or use of such records or information which could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to any customer.and 15 U.S. Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports ( a ) In general Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 1 ) In response to the order of a court having jurisdiction to issue such an order, a subpoena issued in connection with proceedings before a Federal grand jury, or a subpoena issued in accordance with section 5318 of title 31 or section 3486 of title 18.\n\n( 2 ) In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates.\n\n( 3 ) To a person which it has reason to believe ( A ) intends to use the information in connection with a credit transaction involving the consumer on whom the information is to be furnished and involving the extension of credit to, or review or collection of an account of, the consumer ; or ( B ) intends to use the information for employment purposes ; or ( C ) intends to use the information in connection with the underwriting of insurance involving the consumer ; or ( D ) intends to use the information in connection with a determination of the consumers eligibility for a license or other benefit granted by a governmental instrumentality required by law to consider an applicants financial responsibility or status ; or ( E ) intends to use the information, as a potential investor or servicer, or current insurer, in connection with a valuation of, or an assessment of the credit or prepayment risks associated with, an existing credit obligation ; or ( F ) otherwise has a legitimate business need for the information ( i ) in connection with a business transaction that is initiated by the consumer ; or ( ii ) to review an account to determine whether the consumer continues to meet the terms of the account.\n\n( G ) executive departments and agencies in connection with the issuance of government-sponsored individually-billed travel charge cards.\n\n( 4 ) In response to a request by the head of a State or local child support enforcement agency ( or a State or local government official authorized by the head of such an agency ), if the person making the request certifies to the consumer reporting agency that ( A ) the consumer report is needed for the purpose of establishing an individuals capacity to make child support payments, determining the appropriate level of such payments, or enforcing a child support order, award, agreement, or judgment ; ( B ) the parentage of the consumer for the child to which the obligation relates has been established or acknowledged by the consumer in accordance with State laws under which the obligation arises ( if required by those laws ) ; and ( C ) the consumer report will be kept confidential, will be used solely for a purpose described in subparagraph ( A ), and will not be used in connection with any other civil, administrative, or criminal proceeding, or for any other purpose.\n\n( 5 ) To an agency administering a State plan under section 654 of title 42 for use to set an initial or modified child support award. \n( 6 ) To the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the National Credit Union Administration as part of its preparation for its appointment or as part of its exercise of powers, as conservator, receiver, or liquidating agent for an insured depository institution or insured credit union under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act [ 12 U.S.C. 1811 et seq. ] or the Federal Credit Union Act [ 12 U.S.C. 1751 et seq. ], or other applicable Federal or State law, or in connection with the resolution or liquidation of a failed or failing insured depository institution or insured credit union, as applicable. \n( b ) Conditions for furnishing and using consumer reports for employment purposes ( 1 ) Certification from user A consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report for employment purposes only if ( A ) the person who obtains such report from the agency certifies to the agency that ( i ) the person has complied with paragraph ( 2 ) with respect to the consumer report, and the person will comply with paragraph ( 3 ) with respect to the consumer report if paragraph ( 3 ) becomes applicable ; and ( ii ) information from the consumer report will not be used in violation of any applicable Federal or State equal employment opportunity law or regulation ; and ( B ) the consumer reporting agency provides with the report, or has previously provided, a summary of the consumers rights under this subchapter, as prescribed by the Bureau under section 1681g ( c ) ( 3 ) [ 1 ] of this title.\n\n( 2 ) Disclosure to consumer ( A ) In general Except as provided in subparagraph ( B ), a person may not procure a consumer report, or cause a consumer report to be procured, for employment purposes with respect to any consumer, unless ( i ) a clear and conspicuous disclosure has been made in writing to the consumer at any time before the report is procured or caused to be procured, in a document that consists solely of the disclosure, that a consumer report may be obtained for employment purposes; and ( ii ) the consumer has authorized in writing ( which authorization may be made on the document referred to in clause ( i ) ) the procurement of the report by that person.\n\n( B ) Application by mail, telephone, computer, or other similar means If a consumer described in subparagraph ( C ) applies for employment by mail, telephone, computer, or other similar means, at any time before a consumer report is procured or caused to be procured in connection with that application ( i ) the person who procures the consumer report on the consumer for employment purposes shall provide to the consumer, by oral, written, or electronic means, notice that a consumer report may be obtained for employment purposes, and a summary of the consumers rights under section 1681m ( a ) ( 3 ) 1 of this title; and ( ii ) the consumer shall have consented, orally, in writing, or electronically to the procurement of the report by that person.\n\n( C ) Scope Subparagraph ( B ) shall apply to a person procuring a consumer report on a consumer in connection with the consumers application for employment only if ( i ) the consumer is applying for a position over which the Secretary of Transportation has the power to establish qualifications and maximum hours of service pursuant to the provisions of section 31502 of title 49, or a position subject to safety regulation by a State transportation agency ; and ( ii ) as of the time at which the person procures the report or causes the report to be procured the only interaction between the consumer and the person in connection with that employment application has been by mail, telephone, computer, or other similar means.\n\n( 3 ) Conditions on use for adverse actions ( A ) In general Except as provided in subparagraph ( B ), in using a consumer report for employment purposes, before taking any adverse action based in whole or in part on the report, the person intending to take such adverse action shall provide to the consumer to whom the report relates ( i ) a copy of the report; and ( ii ) a description in writing of the rights of the consumer under this subchapter, as prescribed by the Bureau under section 1681g ( c ) ( 3 ) 1 of this title.\n\n( B ) Application by mail, telephone, computer, or other similar means ( i ) If a consumer described in subparagraph ( C ) applies for employment by mail, telephone, computer, or other similar means, and if a person who has procured a consumer report on the consumer for employment purposes takes adverse action on the employment application based in whole or in part on the report, then the person must provide to the consumer to whom the report relates, in lieu of the notices required under subparagraph ( A ) of this section and under section 1681m ( a ) of this title, within 3 business days of taking such action, an oral, written or electronic notification ( I ) that adverse action has been taken based in whole or in part on a consumer report received from a consumer reporting agency ; ( II ) of the name, address and telephone number of the consumer reporting agency that furnished the consumer report ( including a toll-free telephone number established by the agency if the agency compiles and maintains files on consumers on a nationwide basis ) ; ( III ) that the consumer reporting agency did not make the decision to take the adverse action and is unable to provide to the consumer the specific reasons why the adverse action was taken ; and ( IV ) that the consumer may, upon providing proper identification, request a free copy of a report and may dispute with the consumer reporting agency the accuracy or completeness of any information in a report.\n\n( ii ) If, under clause ( B ) ( i ) ( IV ), the consumer requests a copy of a consumer report from the person who procured the report, then, within 3 business days of receiving the consumers request, together with proper identification, the person must send or provide to the consumer a copy of a report and a copy of the consumers rights as prescribed by the Bureau under section 1681g ( c ) ( 3 ) 1 of this title.\n\n( C ) Scope Subparagraph ( B ) shall apply to a person procuring a consumer report on a consumer in connection with the consumers application for employment only if ( i ) the consumer is applying for a position over which the Secretary of Transportation has the power to establish qualifications and maximum hours of service pursuant to the provisions of section 31502 of title 49, or a position subject to safety regulation by a State transportation agency ; and ( ii ) as of the time at which the person procures the report or causes the report to be procured the only interaction between the consumer and the person in connection with that employment application has been by mail, telephone, computer, or other similar means.\n\n( 4 ) Exception for national security investigations ( A ) In general In the case of an agency or department of the United States Government which seeks to obtain and use a consumer report for employment purposes, paragraph ( 3 ) shall not apply to any adverse action by such agency or department which is based in part on such consumer report, if the head of such agency or department makes a written finding that ( i ) the consumer report is relevant to a national security investigation of such agency or department ; ( ii ) the investigation is within the jurisdiction of such agency or department ; ( iii ) there is reason to believe that compliance with paragraph ( 3 ) will ( I ) endanger the life or physical safety of any person ; ( II ) result in flight from prosecution ; ( III ) result in the destruction of, or tampering with, evidence relevant to the investigation ; ( IV ) result in the intimidation of a potential witness relevant to the investigation ; ( V ) result in the compromise of classified information ; or ( VI ) otherwise seriously jeopardize or unduly delay the investigation or another official proceeding.\n\n( B ) Notification of consumer upon conclusion of investigation Upon the conclusion of a national security investigation described in subparagraph ( A ), or upon the determination that the exception under subparagraph ( A ) is no longer required for the reasons set forth in such subparagraph, the official exercising the authority in such subparagraph shall provide to the consumer who is the subject of the consumer report with regard to which such finding was made ( i ) a copy of such consumer report with any classified information redacted as necessary ; ( ii ) notice of any adverse action which is based, in part, on the consumer report ; and ( iii ) the identification with reasonable specificity of the nature of the investigation for which the consumer report was sought.\n\n( C ) Delegation by head of agency or department For purposes of subparagraphs ( A ) and ( B ), the head of any agency or department of the United States Government may delegate his or her authorities under this paragraph to an official of such agency or department who has personnel security responsibilities and is a member of the Senior Executive Service or equivalent civilian or military rank.\n\n( D ) Definitions For purposes of this paragraph, the following definitions shall apply : ( i ) Classified information The term classified information means information that is protected from unauthorized disclosure under Executive Order No. 12958 or successor orders.\n\n( ii ) National security investigation The term national security investigation means any official inquiry by an agency or department of the United States Government to determine the eligibility of a consumer to receive access or continued access to classified information or to determine whether classified information has been lost or compromised.\n\n( c ) Furnishing reports in connection with credit or insurance transactions that are not initiated by consumer ( 1 ) In general A consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report relating to any consumer pursuant to subparagraph ( A ) or ( C ) of subsection ( a ) ( 3 ) in connection with any credit or insurance transaction that is not initiated by the consumer only if ( A ) the consumer authorizes the agency to provide such report to such person ; or ( B ) ( i ) the transaction consists of a firm offer of credit or insurance ; ( ii ) the consumer reporting agency has complied with subsection ( e ) ; ( iii ) there is not in effect an election by the consumer, made in accordance with subsection ( e ), to have the consumers name and address excluded from lists of names provided by the agency pursuant to this paragraph ; and ( iv ) the consumer report does not contain a date of birth that shows that the consumer has not attained the age of 21, or, if the date of birth on the consumer report shows that the consumer has not attained the age of 21, such consumer consents to the consumer reporting agency to such furnishing.\n\n( 2 ) Limits on information received under paragraph ( 1 ) ( B ) A person may receive pursuant to paragraph ( 1 ) ( B ) only ( A ) the name and address of a consumer ; ( B ) an identifier that is not unique to the consumer and that is used by the person solely for the purpose of verifying the identity of the consumer ; and ( C ) other information pertaining to a consumer that does not identify the relationship or experience of the consumer with respect to a particular creditor or other entity.\n\n( 3 ) Information regarding inquiries Except as provided in section 1681g ( a ) ( 5 ) of this title, a consumer reporting agency shall not furnish to any person a record of inquiries in connection with a credit or insurance transaction that is not initiated by a consumer.\n\n( d ) Reserved ( e ) Election of consumer to be excluded from lists ( 1 ) In general A consumer may elect to have the consumers name and address excluded from any list provided by a consumer reporting agency under subsection ( c ) ( 1 ) ( B ) in connection with a credit or insurance transaction that is not initiated by the consumer, by notifying the agency in accordance with paragraph ( 2 ) that the consumer does not consent to any use of a consumer report relating to the consumer in connection with any credit or insurance transaction that is not initiated by the consumer.\n\n( 2 ) Manner of notification A consumer shall notify a consumer reporting agency under paragraph ( 1 ) ( A ) through the notification system maintained by the agency under paragraph ( 5 ) ; or ( B ) by submitting to the agency a signed notice of election form issued by the agency for purposes of this subparagraph.\n\n( 3 ) Response of agency after notification through system Upon receipt of notification of the election of a consumer under paragraph ( 1 ) through the notification system maintained by the agency under paragraph ( 5 ), a consumer reporting agency shall ( A ) inform the consumer that the election is effective only for the 5-year period following the election if the consumer does not submit to the agency a signed notice of election form issued by the agency for purposes of paragraph ( 2 ) ( B ) ; and ( B ) provide to the consumer a notice of election form, if requested by the consumer, not later than 5 business days after receipt of the notification of the election through the system established under paragraph ( 5 ), in the case of a request made at the time the consumer provides notification through the system.\n\n( 4 ) Effectiveness of election An election of a consumer under paragraph ( 1 ) ( A ) shall be effective with respect to a consumer reporting agency beginning 5 business days after the date on which the consumer notifies the agency in accordance with paragraph ( 2 ) ; ( B ) shall be effective with respect to a consumer reporting agency ( i ) subject to subparagraph ( C ), during the 5-year period beginning 5 business days after the date on which the consumer notifies the agency of the election, in the case of an election for which a consumer notifies the agency only in accordance with paragraph ( 2 ) ( A ) ; or ( ii ) until the consumer notifies the agency under subparagraph ( C ), in the case of an election for which a consumer notifies the agency in accordance with paragraph ( 2 ) ( B ) ; ( C ) shall not be effective after the date on which the consumer notifies the agency, through the notification system established by the agency under paragraph ( 5 ), that the election is no longer effective ; and ( D ) shall be effective with respect to each affiliate of the agency.\n\n( 5 ) Notification system ( A ) In general Each consumer reporting agency that, under subsection ( c ) ( 1 ) ( B ), furnishes a consumer report in connection with a credit or insurance transaction that is not initiated by a consumer, shall ( i ) establish and maintain a notification system, including a toll-free telephone number, which permits any consumer whose consumer report is maintained by the agency to notify the agency, with appropriate identification, of the consumers election to have the consumers name and address excluded from any such list of names and addresses provided by the agency for such a transaction ; and ( ii ) publish by not later than 365 days after XX/XX/XXXX, and not less than annually thereafter, in a publication of general circulation in the area served by the agency ( I ) a notification that information in consumer files maintained by the agency may be used in connection with such transactions ; and ( II ) the address and toll-free telephone number for consumers to use to notify the agency of the consumers election under clause ( i ).","date_sent_to_company":"2023-01-19T18:02:06.000Z","issue":"Improper use of your report","sub_product":"Credit reporting","zip_code":"33604","tags":null,"has_narrative":true,"complaint_id":"6460029","timely":"Yes","company_response":"Closed with non-monetary relief","submitted_via":"Web","company":"TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.","date_received":"2023-01-19T16:30:32.000Z","state":"FL","company_public_response":"Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response","sub_issue":"Credit inquiries on your report that you don't recognize"},"highlight":{"complaint_what_happened":["investor or servicer, or <em>current</em> insurer, in connection with a valuation of, or an assessment of the credit or prepayment <em>risks</em> associated with, an existing credit obligation ; or ( F ) otherwise has a legitimate business need for the information ( i ) in connection with a business transaction that is initiated by the consumer ; or ( ii ) to review an account to determine whether the consumer continues to meet the terms of the account"]},"sort":[7.100846,"6460029"]},{"_index":"complaint-public-v1","_id":"8503584","_score":6.4672832,"_source":{"product":"Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports","complaint_what_happened":"PER, FCRA as a Ferally Protected Consumer I Am Now Opting-Out of Any And All Auuthorization I The Consumer may Have Given You.\n\nWritten, Unwrittn, Verbal, And Non-verbal, Per 15 USC-6802.\n\n15 U.S. Code 6802 - Obligations with respect to disclosures of personal information ( a ) Notice requirements Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, a financial institution may not, directly or through any affiliate, disclose to a nonaffiliated third party any nonpublic personal information, unless such financial institution provides or has provided to the consumer a notice that complies with section 6803 of this title.\n\n( b ) Opt out ( 1 ) In general A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless ( A ) such financial institution clearly and conspicuously discloses to the consumer, in writing or in electronic form or other form permitted by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, that such information may be disclosed to such third party ; ( B ) the consumer is given the opportunity, before the time that such information is initially disclosed, to direct that such information not be disclosed to such third party ; and ( C ) the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option.\n\n( 2 ) Exception This subsection shall not prevent a financial institution from providing nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party to perform services for or functions on behalf of the financial institution, including marketing of the financial institutions own products or services, or financial products or services offered pursuant to joint agreements between two or more financial institutions that comply with the requirements imposed by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, if the financial institution fully discloses the providing of such information and enters into a contractual agreement with the third party that requires the third party to maintain the confidentiality of such information.\n\n( c ) Limits on reuse of information Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, a nonaffiliated third party that receives from a financial institution nonpublic personal information under this section shall not, directly or through an affiliate of such receiving third party, disclose such information to any other person that is a nonaffiliated third party of both the financial institution and such receiving third party, unless such disclosure would be lawful if made directly to such other person by the financial institution.\n\n( d ) Limitations on the sharing of account number information for marketing purposes A financial institution shall not disclose, other than to a consumer reporting agency, an account number or similar form of access number or access code for a credit card account, deposit account, or transaction account of a consumer to any nonaffiliated third party for use in telemarketing, direct mail marketing, or other marketing through electronic mail to the consumer.\n\n( e ) General exceptions Subsections ( a ) and ( b ) shall not prohibit the disclosure of nonpublic personal information ( 1 ) as necessary to effect, administer, or enforce a transaction requested or authorized by the consumer, or in connection with ( A ) servicing or processing a financial product or service requested or authorized by the consumer ; ( B ) maintaining or servicing the consumers account with the financial institution, or with another entity as part of a private label credit card program or other extension of credit on behalf of such entity ; or ( C ) a proposed or actual securitization, secondary market sale ( including sales of servicing rights ), or similar transaction related to a transaction of the consumer ; ( 2 ) with the consent or at the direction of the consumer ; ( 3 ) ( A ) to protect the confidentiality or security of the financial institutions records pertaining to the consumer, the service or product, or the transaction therein ; ( B ) to protect against or prevent actual or potential fraud, unauthorized transactions, claims, or other liability ; ( C ) for required institutional risk control, or for resolving customer disputes or inquiries ; ( D ) to persons holding a legal or beneficial interest relating to the consumer ; or ( E ) to persons acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity on behalf of the consumer ; ( 4 ) to provide information to insurance rate advisory organizations, guaranty funds or agencies, applicable rating agencies of the financial institution, persons assessing the institutions compliance with industry standards, and the institutions attorneys, accountants, and auditors ; ( 5 ) to the extent specifically permitted or required under other provisions of law and in accordance with the Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978 [ 12 U.S.C. 3401 et seq. ], to law enforcement agencies ( including the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection [ 1 ] a Federal functional regulator, the Secretary of the Treasury with respect to subchapter II of chapter 53 of title 31, and chapter 2 of title I of Public Law 91508 ( 12 U.S.C. 19511959 ), a State insurance authority, or the Federal Trade Commission ), self-regulatory organizations, or for an investigation on a matter related to public safety ; ( 6 ) ( A ) to a consumer reporting agency in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act [ 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. ], or ( B ) from a consumer report reported by a consumer reporting agency ; ( 7 ) in connection with a proposed or actual sale, merger, transfer, or exchange of all or a portion of a business or operating unit if the disclosure of nonpublic personal information concerns solely consumers of such business or unit; or ( 8 ) to comply with Federal, State, or local laws, rules, and other applicable legal requirements ; to comply with a properly authorized civil, criminal, or regulatory investigation or subpoena or summons by Federal, State, or local authorities ; or to respond to judicial process or government regulatory authorities having jurisdiction over the financial institution for examination, compliance, or other purposes as authorized by law.\n\n( Pub. L. 106102, title V, 502, Nov. 12, 1999, 113 Stat. 1437 ; Pub. L. 111203, title X, 1093 ( 2 ), July 21, 2010, 124 Stat. 2095. ) 15 U.S. Code 1681- Congressional findings and statement of purpose ( a ) Accuracy and fairness of credit reporting The Congress makes the following findings : ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system.\n\n( 2 ) An elaborate mechanism has been developed for investigating and evaluating the credit worthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, character, and general reputation of consumers.\n\n( 3 ) Consumer reporting agencies have assumed a vital role in assembling and evaluating consumer credit and other information on consumers.\n\n( 4 ) There is a need to insure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy.\n\n( b ) Reasonable procedures It is the purpose of this subchapter to require that consumer reporting agencies adopt reasonable procedures for meeting the needs of commerce for consumer credit, personnel, insurance, and other information in a manner which is fair and equitable to the consumer, with regard to the confidentiality, accuracy, relevancy, and proper utilization of such information in accordance with the requirements of this subchapter.\n\n( Pub. L. 90321, title VI, 602, as added Pub. L. 91508, title VI, 601, Oct. 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 1128. ) 15 U.S. Code 6803 - Disclosure of institution privacy policy ( a ) Disclosure required At the time of establishing a customer relationship with a consumer and not less than annually during the continuation of such relationship, a financial institution shall provide a clear and conspicuous disclosure to such consumer, in writing or in electronic form or other form permitted by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, of such financial institutions policies and practices with respect to ( 1 ) disclosing nonpublic personal information to affiliates and nonaffiliated third parties, consistent with section 6802 of this title, including the categories of information that may be disclosed ; ( 2 ) disclosing nonpublic personal information of persons who have ceased to be customers of the financial institution; and ( 3 ) protecting the nonpublic personal information of consumers.\n\n( b ) Regulations Disclosures required by subsection ( a ) shall be made in accordance with the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title.\n\n( c ) Information to be included The disclosure required by subsection ( a ) shall include ( 1 ) the policies and practices of the institution with respect to disclosing nonpublic personal information to nonaffiliated third parties, other than agents of the institution, consistent with section 6802 of this title, and including ( A ) the categories of persons to whom the information is or may be disclosed, other than the persons to whom the information may be provided pursuant to section 6802 ( e ) of this title ; and ( B ) the policies and practices of the institution with respect to disclosing of nonpublic personal information of persons who have ceased to be customers of the financial institution ; ( 2 ) the categories of nonpublic personal information that are collected by the financial institution ; ( 3 ) the policies that the institution maintains to protect the confidentiality and security of nonpublic personal information in accordance with section 6801 of this title ; and ( 4 ) the disclosures required, if any, under section 1681a ( d ) ( 2 ) ( A ) ( iii ) of this title.\n\n( d ) Exemption for certified public accountants ( 1 ) In general The disclosure requirements of subsection ( a ) do not apply to any person, to the extent that the person is ( A ) a certified public accountant ; ( B ) certified or licensed for such purpose by a State ; and ( C ) subject to any provision of law, rule, or regulation issued by a legislative or regulatory body of the State, including rules of professional conduct or ethics, that prohibits disclosure of nonpublic personal information without the knowing and expressed consent of the consumer.\n\n( 2 ) Limitation Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to exempt or otherwise exclude any financial institution that is affiliated or becomes affiliated with a certified public accountant described in paragraph ( 1 ) from any provision of this section.\n\n( 3 ) Definitions For purposes of this subsection, the term State means any State or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX, the Trust Territory of the XXXX XXXX, the XXXX XXXX, or the XXXX XXXX XXXX. \n\n( e ) Model forms ( 1 ) In general The agencies referred to in section 6804 ( a ) ( 1 ) of this title shall jointly develop a model form which may be used, at the option of the financial institution, for the provision of disclosures under this section.\n\n( 2 ) Format A model form developed under paragraph ( 1 ) shall ( A ) be comprehensible to consumers, with a clear format and design ; ( B ) provide for clear and conspicuous disclosures ; ( C ) enable consumers easily to identify the sharing practices of a financial institution and to compare privacy practices among financial institutions ; and ( D ) be succinct, and use an easily readable type font.\n\n( 3 ) Timing A model form required to be developed by this subsection shall be issued in proposed form for public comment not later than 180 days after XX/XX/XXXX. \n\n( 4 ) Safe harbor Any financial institution that elects to provide the model form developed by the agencies under this subsection shall be deemed to be in compliance with the disclosures required under this section. \n\n( f ) Exception to annual notice requirement A financial institution that ( 1 ) provides nonpublic personal information only in accordance with the provisions of subsection ( b ) ( 2 ) or ( e ) of section 6802 of this title or regulations prescribed under section 6804 ( b ) of this title, and ( 2 ) has not changed its policies and practices with regard to disclosing nonpublic personal information from the policies and practices that were disclosed in the most recent disclosure sent to consumers in accordance with this section, shall not be required to provide an annual disclosure under this section until such time as the financial institution fails to comply with any criteria described in paragraph ( 1 ) or ( 2 ).\n\n( Pub. L. 106102, title V, 503, Nov. 12, 1999, 113 Stat. 1439 ; Pub. L. 109351, title VI, 609, title VII, 728, Oct. 13, 2006, 120 Stat. 1983, 2003 ; Pub. L. 11494, div. G, title LXXV, 75001, Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1787. ) 15 U.S. Code 6804 - Rulemaking ( a ) Regulatory authority ( 1 ) Rulemaking ( A ) In general Except as provided in subparagraph ( C ), the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection and the Securities and Exchange Commission shall have authority to prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter with respect to financial institutions and other persons subject to their respective jurisdiction under section 6805 of this title ( and notwithstanding subtitle B of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 [ 12 U.S.C. 5511 et seq. ] ), except that the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection shall not have authority to prescribe regulations with respect to the standards under section 6801 of this title.\n\n( B ) CFTC The Commodity Futures Trading Commission shall have authority to prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter with respect to financial institutions and other persons subject to the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission under section 7b2 of title 7.\n\n( C ) Federal Trade Commission authority Notwithstanding the authority of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection under subparagraph ( A ), the Federal Trade Commission shall have authority to prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter with respect to any financial institution that is a person described in section 1029 ( a ) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 [ 12 U.S.C. 5519 ( a ) ].\n\n( D ) Rule of construction Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to alter, affect, or otherwise limit the authority of a State insurance authority to adopt regulations to carry out this subchapter.\n\n( 2 ) Coordination, consistency, and comparability Each of the agencies authorized under paragraph ( 1 ) to prescribe regulations shall consult and coordinate with the other such agencies and, as appropriate, and with [ 1 ] representatives of State insurance authorities designated by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, for the purpose of assuring, to the extent possible, that the regulations prescribed by each such agency are consistent and comparable with the regulations prescribed by the other such agencies.\n\n( 3 ) Procedures and deadline Such regulations shall be prescribed in accordance with applicable requirements of title 5.\n\n( b ) Authority to grant exceptions The regulations prescribed under subsection ( a ) may include such additional exceptions to subsections ( a ) through ( d ) of section 6802 of this title as are deemed consistent with the purposes of this subchapter.\n\n( Pub. L. 106102, title V, 504, Nov. 12, 1999, 113 Stat. 1439 ; Pub. L. 111203, title X, 1093 ( 3 ), July 21, 2010, 124 Stat. 2095. ) ( a ) In general Subject to subtitle B of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 [ 12 U.S.C. 5511 et seq. ], this subchapter and the regulations prescribed thereunder shall be enforced by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, the Federal functional regulators, the State insurance authorities, and the Federal Trade Commission with respect to financial institutions and other persons subject to their jurisdiction under applicable law, as follows : ( 1 ) Under section 1818 of title 12, by the appropriate Federal banking agency, as defined in section 1813 ( q ) of title 12, in the case of ( A ) national banks, Federal branches and Federal agencies of foreign banks, and any subsidiaries of such entities ( except brokers, dealers, persons providing insurance, investment companies, and investment advisers ) ; ( B ) member banks of the Federal Reserve System ( other than national banks ), branches and agencies of foreign banks ( other than Federal branches, Federal agencies, and insured State branches of foreign banks ), commercial lending companies owned or controlled by foreign banks, organizations operating under section 25 or 25A of the Federal Reserve Act [ 12 U.S.C. 601 et seq., 611 et seq. ], and bank holding companies and their nonbank subsidiaries or affiliates ( except brokers, dealers, persons providing insurance, investment companies, and investment advisers ) ; ( C ) banks insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ( other than members of the Federal Reserve System ), insured State branches of foreign banks, and any subsidiaries of such entities ( except brokers, dealers, persons providing insurance, investment companies, and investment advisers ) ; and ( D ) savings associations the deposits of which are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and any subsidiaries of such savings associations ( except brokers, dealers, persons providing insurance, investment companies, and investment advisers ).\n\n( 2 ) Under the Federal Credit Union Act [ 12 U.S.C. 1751 et seq. ], by the Board of the National Credit Union Administration with respect to any federally insured credit union, and any subsidiaries of such an entity.\n\n( 3 ) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 [ 15 U.S.C. 78a et seq. ], by the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to any broker or dealer.\n\n( 4 ) Under the Investment Company Act of 1940 [ 15 U.S.C. 80a1 et seq. ], by the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to investment companies.\n\n( 5 ) Under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 [ 15 U.S.C. 80b1 et seq. ], by the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to investment advisers registered with the Commission under such Act.\n\n( 6 ) Under State insurance law, in the case of any person engaged in providing insurance, by the applicable State insurance authority of the State in which the person is domiciled, subject to section 6701 of this title.\n\n( 7 ) Under the Federal Trade Commission Act [ 15 U.S.C. 41 et seq. ], by the Federal Trade Commission for any other financial institution or other person that is not subject to the jurisdiction of any agency or authority under paragraphs ( 1 ) through ( 6 ) of this subsection.\n\n( 8 ) Under subtitle E of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 [ 12 U.S.C. 5561 et seq. ], by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, in the case of any financial institution and other covered person or service provider that is subject to the jurisdiction of the Bureau and any person subject to this subchapter, but not with respect to the standards under section 6801 of this title.\n\n( b ) Enforcement of section 6801 ( 1 ) In general Except as provided in paragraph ( 2 ), the agencies and authorities described in subsection ( a ), other than the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, shall implement the standards prescribed under section 6801 ( b ) of this title in the same manner, to the extent practicable, as standards prescribed pursuant to section 1831p1 ( a ) of title 12 are implemented pursuant to such section.\n\n( 2 ) Exception The agencies and authorities described in paragraphs ( 3 ), ( 4 ), ( 5 ), ( 6 ), and ( 7 ) of subsection ( a ) shall implement the standards prescribed under section 6801 ( b ) of this title by rule with respect to the financial institutions and other persons subject to their respective jurisdictions under subsection ( a ).\n\n( c ) Absence of State action If a State insurance authority fails to adopt regulations to carry out this subchapter, such State shall not be eligible to override, pursuant to section 1831x ( g ) ( 2 ) ( B ) ( iii ) of title 12, the insurance customer protection regulations prescribed by a Federal banking agency under section 1831x ( a ) of title 12.\n\n( d ) Definitions The terms used in subsection ( a ) ( 1 ) that are not defined in this subchapter or otherwise defined in section 1813 ( s ) of title 12 shall have the same meaning as given in section 3101 of title 12.\n\n( Pub. L. 106102, title V, 505, Nov. 12, 1999, 113 Stat. 1440 ; Pub. L. 111203, title X, 1093 ( 4 ), ( 5 ), July 21, 2010, 124 Stat. 2096, 2097. ) 15 U.S. Code 6801 - Protection of nonpublic personal information ( a ) Privacy obligation policy It is the policy of the Congress that each financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers nonpublic personal information.\n\n( b ) Financial institutions safeguards In furtherance of the policy in subsection ( a ), each agency or authority described in section 6805 ( a ) of this title, other than the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, shall establish appropriate standards for the financial institutions subject to their jurisdiction relating to administrative, technical, and physical safeguards ( 1 ) to insure the security and confidentiality of customer records and information ; ( 2 ) to protect against any anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of such records ; and ( 3 ) to protect against unauthorized access to or use of such records or information which could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to any customer.\n\n( Pub. L. 106102, title V, 501, Nov. 12, 1999, 113 Stat. 1436 ; Pub. L. 111203, title X, 1093 ( 1 ), July 21, 604. Permissible purposes of consumer reports [ 15 U.S.C. 1681b ] ( a ) In general. Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 1 ) In response to the order of a court having jurisdiction to issue such an order, a subpoena issued in connection with proceedings before a Federal grand jury, or a subpoena issued in accordance with section 5318 of title 31 or section 3486 of title 18. ( 2 ) In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. ( 3 ) To a person which it has reason to believe ( A ) intends to use the information in connection with a credit transaction involving the consumer on whom the information is to be furnished and involving the extension of credit to, or review or collection of an account of, the consumer ; or ( B ) intends to use the information for employment purposes ; or ( C ) intends to use the information in connection with the underwriting of insurance involving the consumer ; or ( D ) intends to use the information in connection with a determination of the consumers eligibility for a license or other benefit granted by a governmental instrumentality required by law to consider an applicants financial responsibility or status ; or ( E ) intends to use the information, as a potential investor or servicer, or current insurer, in connection with a valuation of, or an assessment of the credit or prepayment risks associated with, an existing credit obligation ; or ( F ) otherwise has a legitimate business need for the information ( i ) in connection with a business transaction that is initiated by the consumer ; or ( ii ) to review an account to determine whether the consumer continues to meet the terms of the account.2 ( G ) executive departments and agencies in connection with the issuance of government-sponsored individually-billed travel charge cards.2 nonpublic personal information ( 4 ) Nonpublic personal information ( A ) The term nonpublic personal information means personally identifiable financial information ( i ) provided by a consumer to a financial institution ; ( ii ) resulting from any transaction with the consumer or any service performed for the consumer ; or ( iii ) otherwise obtained by the financial institution. ( B ) Such term does not include publicly available information, as such term is defined by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title. ( C ) Notwithstanding subparagraph ( B ), such term ( i ) shall include any list, description, or other grouping of consumers ( and publicly available information pertaining to them ) that is derived using any nonpublic personal information other than publicly available information; but ( ii ) shall not include any list, description, or other grouping of consumers ( and publicly available information pertaining to them ) that is derived without using any nonpublic personal information.\n\n( b ) Opt out ( 1 ) In general A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless ( C ) the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option.\n\nThe Privacy Act of 1974 The Privacy Act of 1974 is a federal law that governs our collection and use of records we maintain on you in a system of records. A system of records is any grouping of information about an individual under the control of a Federal agency from which information is retrievable by personal identifiers, such as name, social security number, or other identifying number or symbol. Under the Privacy Act, Federal agencies may not disclose information without consent unless certain exceptions apply to the disclosure. The Privacy Act provides protections to individuals in three primary ways. It provides individuals with : ..the right to request their records, subject to Privacy Act exemptions ; ..the right to request a change to their records that are not accurate, relevant, timely or complete ; and ..the right to be protected against unwarranted invasion of their privacy resulting from the collection, maintenance, use, and disclosure of their personal information.\n\nAll OSC 's System of Records Notices ( SORNs ) are published in the Federal Register. These notices provide the legal authority for collecting and storing records, individuals about whom records will be collected, what kinds of information will be collected, and how the records will be used.\n\nThe following are the twelve ( 12 ) Privacy Act Exemptions when consent to release information is not required : 1.to those officers and employees of the agency which maintains the record who have a need for the record in the performance of their duties ; 2.required under section 552 of this title ( FOIA disclosures ) ; 3.for a routine use as defined in subsection ( a ) ( 7 ) of this section and described under subsection ( e ) ( 4 ) ( D ) of this section ( routine uses ) ; 4.to the Bureau of the Census for purposes of planning or carrying out a census or survey or related activity pursuant to the provisions of title 13 ; 5.to a recipient who has provided the agency with advance adequate written assurance that the record will be used solely as a statistical research or reporting record, and the record is to be transferred in a form that is not individually identifiable ; 6.to the National Archives and Records Administration as a record which has sufficient historical or other value to warrant its continued preservation by the United States Government, or for evaluation by the Archivist of the United States or the designee of the Archivist to determine whether the record has such value ; 7.to another agency or to an instrumentality of any governmental jurisdiction within or under the control of the United States for a civil or criminal law enforcement activity if the activity is authorized by law, and if the head of the agency or instrumentality has made a written request to the agency which maintains the record specifying the particular portion desired and the law enforcement activity for which the record is sought ; 8.to a person pursuant to a showing of compelling circumstances affecting the health or safety of an individual if upon such disclosure notification is transmitted to the last known address of such individual ; 9.to either House of Congress, or, to the extent of matter within its jurisdiction, any committee or subcommittee thereof , any joint committee of Congress or subcommittee of any such joint committee ; 10.to the Comptroller General, or any of his authorized representatives, in the course of the performance of the duties of the Government Accountability Office ; 11.pursuant to the order of a court of competent jurisdiction ; or 12.to a consumer reporting agency in accordance with section 3711 ( e ) of title 31. \n\n\nInquiry details XXXX XXXX ( Bank ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Bank ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX  ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX ( Bank ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Bank ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Bank ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Auto ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX-XXXX ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Opened XXXX {$190.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Opened XXXX {$240.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Opened XXXX {$1000.00} Other loans XXXX XXXX XXXX 5 mos Hard Inquiries When you apply for a new credit account, a hard inquiry will usually get added to your report, which can make a small dent in your score. Here are the inquiries on your TransUnion report. \n\nXXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Bank ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Bank ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Credit Union ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Finance/Personal ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Credit Union ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Finance/Personal ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX  XXXX Inquiry : XXXX. XXXX, XXXX + Bank ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX. XXXX, XXXX + Finance/Personal ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Bank ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Credit Union ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Bank ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Finance/Personal ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Finance/Personal ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Finance/Personal ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Automotive ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Finance/Personal ( XXXX ) XXXX ADDRESSES REPORTED XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IL XXXX EMPLOYMENT INFO XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CREDIT CARDS XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Reported : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + {$630.00} Closed","date_sent_to_company":"2024-03-08T09:04:07.000Z","issue":"Improper use of your report","sub_product":"Credit reporting","zip_code":"61820","tags":null,"has_narrative":true,"complaint_id":"8503584","timely":"Yes","company_response":"Closed with non-monetary relief","submitted_via":"Web","company":"TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.","date_received":"2024-03-08T09:04:03.000Z","state":"IL","company_public_response":"Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response","sub_issue":"Reporting company used your report improperly"},"highlight":{"complaint_what_happened":["investor or servicer, or <em>current</em> insurer, in connection with a valuation of, or an assessment of the credit or prepayment <em>risks</em> associated with, an existing credit obligation ; or ( F ) otherwise has a legitimate business need for the information ( i ) in connection with a business transaction that is initiated by the consumer ; or ( ii ) to review an account to determine whether the consumer continues to meet the terms of the account.2 ( G ) executive departments and agencies in connection with"]},"sort":[6.4672832,"8503584"]},{"_index":"complaint-public-v1","_id":"8503583","_score":6.4672832,"_source":{"product":"Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports","complaint_what_happened":"PER, FCRA as a Ferally Protected Consumer I Am Now Opting-Out of Any And All Auuthorization I The Consumer may Have Given You.\n\nWritten, Unwrittn, Verbal, And Non-verbal, Per 15 USC-6802.\n\n15 U.S. Code 6802 - Obligations with respect to disclosures of personal information ( a ) Notice requirements Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, a financial institution may not, directly or through any affiliate, disclose to a nonaffiliated third party any nonpublic personal information, unless such financial institution provides or has provided to the consumer a notice that complies with section 6803 of this title.\n\n( b ) Opt out ( 1 ) In general A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless ( A ) such financial institution clearly and conspicuously discloses to the consumer, in writing or in electronic form or other form permitted by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, that such information may be disclosed to such third party ; ( B ) the consumer is given the opportunity, before the time that such information is initially disclosed, to direct that such information not be disclosed to such third party ; and ( C ) the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option.\n\n( 2 ) Exception This subsection shall not prevent a financial institution from providing nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party to perform services for or functions on behalf of the financial institution, including marketing of the financial institutions own products or services, or financial products or services offered pursuant to joint agreements between two or more financial institutions that comply with the requirements imposed by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, if the financial institution fully discloses the providing of such information and enters into a contractual agreement with the third party that requires the third party to maintain the confidentiality of such information.\n\n( c ) Limits on reuse of information Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, a nonaffiliated third party that receives from a financial institution nonpublic personal information under this section shall not, directly or through an affiliate of such receiving third party, disclose such information to any other person that is a nonaffiliated third party of both the financial institution and such receiving third party, unless such disclosure would be lawful if made directly to such other person by the financial institution.\n\n( d ) Limitations on the sharing of account number information for marketing purposes A financial institution shall not disclose, other than to a consumer reporting agency, an account number or similar form of access number or access code for a credit card account, deposit account, or transaction account of a consumer to any nonaffiliated third party for use in telemarketing, direct mail marketing, or other marketing through electronic mail to the consumer.\n\n( e ) General exceptions Subsections ( a ) and ( b ) shall not prohibit the disclosure of nonpublic personal information ( 1 ) as necessary to effect, administer, or enforce a transaction requested or authorized by the consumer, or in connection with ( A ) servicing or processing a financial product or service requested or authorized by the consumer ; ( B ) maintaining or servicing the consumers account with the financial institution, or with another entity as part of a private label credit card program or other extension of credit on behalf of such entity ; or ( C ) a proposed or actual securitization, secondary market sale ( including sales of servicing rights ), or similar transaction related to a transaction of the consumer ; ( 2 ) with the consent or at the direction of the consumer ; ( 3 ) ( A ) to protect the confidentiality or security of the financial institutions records pertaining to the consumer, the service or product, or the transaction therein ; ( B ) to protect against or prevent actual or potential fraud, unauthorized transactions, claims, or other liability ; ( C ) for required institutional risk control, or for resolving customer disputes or inquiries ; ( D ) to persons holding a legal or beneficial interest relating to the consumer ; or ( E ) to persons acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity on behalf of the consumer ; ( 4 ) to provide information to insurance rate advisory organizations, guaranty funds or agencies, applicable rating agencies of the financial institution, persons assessing the institutions compliance with industry standards, and the institutions attorneys, accountants, and auditors ; ( 5 ) to the extent specifically permitted or required under other provisions of law and in accordance with the Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978 [ 12 U.S.C. 3401 et seq. ], to law enforcement agencies ( including the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection [ 1 ] a Federal functional regulator, the Secretary of the Treasury with respect to subchapter II of chapter 53 of title 31, and chapter 2 of title I of Public Law 91508 ( 12 U.S.C. 19511959 ), a State insurance authority, or the Federal Trade Commission ), self-regulatory organizations, or for an investigation on a matter related to public safety ; ( 6 ) ( A ) to a consumer reporting agency in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act [ 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. ], or ( B ) from a consumer report reported by a consumer reporting agency ; ( 7 ) in connection with a proposed or actual sale, merger, transfer, or exchange of all or a portion of a business or operating unit if the disclosure of nonpublic personal information concerns solely consumers of such business or unit; or ( 8 ) to comply with Federal, State, or local laws, rules, and other applicable legal requirements ; to comply with a properly authorized civil, criminal, or regulatory investigation or subpoena or summons by Federal, State, or local authorities ; or to respond to judicial process or government regulatory authorities having jurisdiction over the financial institution for examination, compliance, or other purposes as authorized by law.\n\n( Pub. L. 106102, title V, 502, Nov. 12, 1999, 113 Stat. 1437 ; Pub. L. 111203, title X, 1093 ( 2 ), July 21, 2010, 124 Stat. 2095. ) 15 U.S. Code 1681- Congressional findings and statement of purpose ( a ) Accuracy and fairness of credit reporting The Congress makes the following findings : ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system.\n\n( 2 ) An elaborate mechanism has been developed for investigating and evaluating the credit worthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, character, and general reputation of consumers.\n\n( 3 ) Consumer reporting agencies have assumed a vital role in assembling and evaluating consumer credit and other information on consumers.\n\n( 4 ) There is a need to insure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy.\n\n( b ) Reasonable procedures It is the purpose of this subchapter to require that consumer reporting agencies adopt reasonable procedures for meeting the needs of commerce for consumer credit, personnel, insurance, and other information in a manner which is fair and equitable to the consumer, with regard to the confidentiality, accuracy, relevancy, and proper utilization of such information in accordance with the requirements of this subchapter.\n\n( Pub. L. 90321, title VI, 602, as added Pub. L. 91508, title VI, 601, Oct. 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 1128. ) 15 U.S. Code 6803 - Disclosure of institution privacy policy ( a ) Disclosure required At the time of establishing a customer relationship with a consumer and not less than annually during the continuation of such relationship, a financial institution shall provide a clear and conspicuous disclosure to such consumer, in writing or in electronic form or other form permitted by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, of such financial institutions policies and practices with respect to ( 1 ) disclosing nonpublic personal information to affiliates and nonaffiliated third parties, consistent with section 6802 of this title, including the categories of information that may be disclosed ; ( 2 ) disclosing nonpublic personal information of persons who have ceased to be customers of the financial institution; and ( 3 ) protecting the nonpublic personal information of consumers.\n\n( b ) Regulations Disclosures required by subsection ( a ) shall be made in accordance with the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title.\n\n( c ) Information to be included The disclosure required by subsection ( a ) shall include ( 1 ) the policies and practices of the institution with respect to disclosing nonpublic personal information to nonaffiliated third parties, other than agents of the institution, consistent with section 6802 of this title, and including ( A ) the categories of persons to whom the information is or may be disclosed, other than the persons to whom the information may be provided pursuant to section 6802 ( e ) of this title ; and ( B ) the policies and practices of the institution with respect to disclosing of nonpublic personal information of persons who have ceased to be customers of the financial institution ; ( 2 ) the categories of nonpublic personal information that are collected by the financial institution ; ( 3 ) the policies that the institution maintains to protect the confidentiality and security of nonpublic personal information in accordance with section 6801 of this title ; and ( 4 ) the disclosures required, if any, under section 1681a ( d ) ( 2 ) ( A ) ( iii ) of this title.\n\n( d ) Exemption for certified public accountants ( 1 ) In general The disclosure requirements of subsection ( a ) do not apply to any person, to the extent that the person is ( A ) a certified public accountant ; ( B ) certified or licensed for such purpose by a State ; and ( C ) subject to any provision of law, rule, or regulation issued by a legislative or regulatory body of the State, including rules of professional conduct or ethics, that prohibits disclosure of nonpublic personal information without the knowing and expressed consent of the consumer.\n\n( 2 ) Limitation Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to exempt or otherwise exclude any financial institution that is affiliated or becomes affiliated with a certified public accountant described in paragraph ( 1 ) from any provision of this section.\n\n( 3 ) Definitions For purposes of this subsection, the term State means any State or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX, the Trust Territory of the XXXX XXXX, the XXXX XXXX, or the XXXX XXXX XXXX. \n\n( e ) Model forms ( 1 ) In general The agencies referred to in section 6804 ( a ) ( 1 ) of this title shall jointly develop a model form which may be used, at the option of the financial institution, for the provision of disclosures under this section.\n\n( 2 ) Format A model form developed under paragraph ( 1 ) shall ( A ) be comprehensible to consumers, with a clear format and design ; ( B ) provide for clear and conspicuous disclosures ; ( C ) enable consumers easily to identify the sharing practices of a financial institution and to compare privacy practices among financial institutions ; and ( D ) be succinct, and use an easily readable type font.\n\n( 3 ) Timing A model form required to be developed by this subsection shall be issued in proposed form for public comment not later than 180 days after XX/XX/XXXX. \n\n( 4 ) Safe harbor Any financial institution that elects to provide the model form developed by the agencies under this subsection shall be deemed to be in compliance with the disclosures required under this section.\n\n( f ) Exception to annual notice requirement A financial institution that ( 1 ) provides nonpublic personal information only in accordance with the provisions of subsection ( b ) ( 2 ) or ( e ) of section 6802 of this title or regulations prescribed under section 6804 ( b ) of this title, and ( 2 ) has not changed its policies and practices with regard to disclosing nonpublic personal information from the policies and practices that were disclosed in the most recent disclosure sent to consumers in accordance with this section, shall not be required to provide an annual disclosure under this section until such time as the financial institution fails to comply with any criteria described in paragraph ( 1 ) or ( 2 ).\n\n( Pub. L. 106102, title V, 503, Nov. 12, 1999, 113 Stat. 1439 ; Pub. L. 109351, title VI, 609, title VII, 728, Oct. 13, 2006, 120 Stat. 1983, 2003 ; Pub. L. 11494, div. G, title LXXV, 75001, Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1787. ) 15 U.S. Code 6804 - Rulemaking ( a ) Regulatory authority ( 1 ) Rulemaking ( A ) In general Except as provided in subparagraph ( C ), the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection and the Securities and Exchange Commission shall have authority to prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter with respect to financial institutions and other persons subject to their respective jurisdiction under section 6805 of this title ( and notwithstanding subtitle B of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 [ 12 U.S.C. 5511 et seq. ] ), except that the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection shall not have authority to prescribe regulations with respect to the standards under section 6801 of this title.\n\n( B ) CFTC The Commodity Futures Trading Commission shall have authority to prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter with respect to financial institutions and other persons subject to the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission under section 7b2 of title 7.\n\n( C ) Federal Trade Commission authority Notwithstanding the authority of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection under subparagraph ( A ), the Federal Trade Commission shall have authority to prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter with respect to any financial institution that is a person described in section 1029 ( a ) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 [ 12 U.S.C. 5519 ( a ) ].\n\n( D ) Rule of construction Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to alter, affect, or otherwise limit the authority of a State insurance authority to adopt regulations to carry out this subchapter.\n\n( 2 ) Coordination, consistency, and comparability Each of the agencies authorized under paragraph ( 1 ) to prescribe regulations shall consult and coordinate with the other such agencies and, as appropriate, and with [ 1 ] representatives of State insurance authorities designated by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, for the purpose of assuring, to the extent possible, that the regulations prescribed by each such agency are consistent and comparable with the regulations prescribed by the other such agencies.\n\n( 3 ) Procedures and deadline Such regulations shall be prescribed in accordance with applicable requirements of title 5.\n\n( b ) Authority to grant exceptions The regulations prescribed under subsection ( a ) may include such additional exceptions to subsections ( a ) through ( d ) of section 6802 of this title as are deemed consistent with the purposes of this subchapter.\n\n( Pub. L. 106102, title V, 504, Nov. 12, 1999, 113 Stat. 1439 ; Pub. L. 111203, title X, 1093 ( 3 ), July 21, 2010, 124 Stat. 2095. ) ( a ) In general Subject to subtitle B of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 [ 12 U.S.C. 5511 et seq. ], this subchapter and the regulations prescribed thereunder shall be enforced by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, the Federal functional regulators, the State insurance authorities, and the Federal Trade Commission with respect to financial institutions and other persons subject to their jurisdiction under applicable law, as follows : ( 1 ) Under section 1818 of title 12, by the appropriate Federal banking agency, as defined in section 1813 ( q ) of title 12, in the case of ( A ) national banks, Federal branches and Federal agencies of foreign banks, and any subsidiaries of such entities ( except brokers, dealers, persons providing insurance, investment companies, and investment advisers ) ; ( B ) member banks of the Federal Reserve System ( other than national banks ), branches and agencies of foreign banks ( other than Federal branches, Federal agencies, and insured State branches of foreign banks ), commercial lending companies owned or controlled by foreign banks, organizations operating under section 25 or 25A of the Federal Reserve Act [ 12 U.S.C. 601 et seq., 611 et seq. ], and bank holding companies and their nonbank subsidiaries or affiliates ( except brokers, dealers, persons providing insurance, investment companies, and investment advisers ) ; ( C ) banks insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ( other than members of the Federal Reserve System ), insured State branches of foreign banks, and any subsidiaries of such entities ( except brokers, dealers, persons providing insurance, investment companies, and investment advisers ) ; and ( D ) savings associations the deposits of which are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and any subsidiaries of such savings associations ( except brokers, dealers, persons providing insurance, investment companies, and investment advisers ).\n\n( 2 ) Under the Federal Credit Union Act [ 12 U.S.C. 1751 et seq. ], by the Board of the National Credit Union Administration with respect to any federally insured credit union, and any subsidiaries of such an entity.\n\n( 3 ) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 [ 15 U.S.C. 78a et seq. ], by the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to any broker or dealer.\n\n( 4 ) Under the Investment Company Act of 1940 [ 15 U.S.C. 80a1 et seq. ], by the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to investment companies.\n\n( 5 ) Under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 [ 15 U.S.C. 80b1 et seq. ], by the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to investment advisers registered with the Commission under such Act.\n\n( 6 ) Under State insurance law, in the case of any person engaged in providing insurance, by the applicable State insurance authority of the State in which the person is domiciled, subject to section 6701 of this title.\n\n( 7 ) Under the Federal Trade Commission Act [ 15 U.S.C. 41 et seq. ], by the Federal Trade Commission for any other financial institution or other person that is not subject to the jurisdiction of any agency or authority under paragraphs ( 1 ) through ( 6 ) of this subsection.\n\n( 8 ) Under subtitle E of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 [ 12 U.S.C. 5561 et seq. ], by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, in the case of any financial institution and other covered person or service provider that is subject to the jurisdiction of the Bureau and any person subject to this subchapter, but not with respect to the standards under section 6801 of this title.\n\n( b ) Enforcement of section 6801 ( 1 ) In general Except as provided in paragraph ( 2 ), the agencies and authorities described in subsection ( a ), other than the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, shall implement the standards prescribed under section 6801 ( b ) of this title in the same manner, to the extent practicable, as standards prescribed pursuant to section 1831p1 ( a ) of title 12 are implemented pursuant to such section.\n\n( 2 ) Exception The agencies and authorities described in paragraphs ( 3 ), ( 4 ), ( 5 ), ( 6 ), and ( 7 ) of subsection ( a ) shall implement the standards prescribed under section 6801 ( b ) of this title by rule with respect to the financial institutions and other persons subject to their respective jurisdictions under subsection ( a ).\n\n( c ) Absence of State action If a State insurance authority fails to adopt regulations to carry out this subchapter, such State shall not be eligible to override, pursuant to section 1831x ( g ) ( 2 ) ( B ) ( iii ) of title 12, the insurance customer protection regulations prescribed by a Federal banking agency under section 1831x ( a ) of title 12.\n\n( d ) Definitions The terms used in subsection ( a ) ( 1 ) that are not defined in this subchapter or otherwise defined in section 1813 ( s ) of title 12 shall have the same meaning as given in section 3101 of title 12.\n\n( Pub. L. 106102, title V, 505, Nov. 12, 1999, 113 Stat. 1440 ; Pub. L. 111203, title X, 1093 ( 4 ), ( 5 ), July 21, 2010, 124 Stat. 2096, 2097. ) 15 U.S. Code 6801 - Protection of nonpublic personal information ( a ) Privacy obligation policy It is the policy of the Congress that each financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers nonpublic personal information.\n\n( b ) Financial institutions safeguards In furtherance of the policy in subsection ( a ), each agency or authority described in section 6805 ( a ) of this title, other than the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, shall establish appropriate standards for the financial institutions subject to their jurisdiction relating to administrative, technical, and physical safeguards ( 1 ) to insure the security and confidentiality of customer records and information ; ( 2 ) to protect against any anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of such records ; and ( 3 ) to protect against unauthorized access to or use of such records or information which could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to any customer.\n\n( Pub. L. 106102, title V, 501, Nov. 12, 1999, 113 Stat. 1436 ; Pub. L. 111203, title X, 1093 ( 1 ), July 21, 604. Permissible purposes of consumer reports [ 15 U.S.C. 1681b ] ( a ) In general. Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 1 ) In response to the order of a court having jurisdiction to issue such an order, a subpoena issued in connection with proceedings before a Federal grand jury, or a subpoena issued in accordance with section 5318 of title 31 or section 3486 of title 18. ( 2 ) In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. ( 3 ) To a person which it has reason to believe ( A ) intends to use the information in connection with a credit transaction involving the consumer on whom the information is to be furnished and involving the extension of credit to, or review or collection of an account of, the consumer ; or ( B ) intends to use the information for employment purposes ; or ( C ) intends to use the information in connection with the underwriting of insurance involving the consumer ; or ( D ) intends to use the information in connection with a determination of the consumers eligibility for a license or other benefit granted by a governmental instrumentality required by law to consider an applicants financial responsibility or status ; or ( E ) intends to use the information, as a potential investor or servicer, or current insurer, in connection with a valuation of, or an assessment of the credit or prepayment risks associated with, an existing credit obligation ; or ( F ) otherwise has a legitimate business need for the information ( i ) in connection with a business transaction that is initiated by the consumer ; or ( ii ) to review an account to determine whether the consumer continues to meet the terms of the account.2 ( G ) executive departments and agencies in connection with the issuance of government-sponsored individually-billed travel charge cards.2 nonpublic personal information ( 4 ) Nonpublic personal information ( A ) The term nonpublic personal information means personally identifiable financial information ( i ) provided by a consumer to a financial institution ; ( ii ) resulting from any transaction with the consumer or any service performed for the consumer ; or ( iii ) otherwise obtained by the financial institution. ( B ) Such term does not include publicly available information, as such term is defined by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title. ( C ) Notwithstanding subparagraph ( B ), such term ( i ) shall include any list, description, or other grouping of consumers ( and publicly available information pertaining to them ) that is derived using any nonpublic personal information other than publicly available information; but ( ii ) shall not include any list, description, or other grouping of consumers ( and publicly available information pertaining to them ) that is derived without using any nonpublic personal information.\n\n( b ) Opt out ( 1 ) In general A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless ( C ) the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option.\n\nThe Privacy Act of 1974 The Privacy Act of 1974 is a federal law that governs our collection and use of records we maintain on you in a system of records. A system of records is any grouping of information about an individual under the control of a Federal agency from which information is retrievable by personal identifiers, such as name, social security number, or other identifying number or symbol. Under the Privacy Act, Federal agencies may not disclose information without consent unless certain exceptions apply to the disclosure. The Privacy Act provides protections to individuals in three primary ways. It provides individuals with : ..the right to request their records, subject to Privacy Act exemptions ; ..the right to request a change to their records that are not accurate, relevant, timely or complete ; and ..the right to be protected against unwarranted invasion of their privacy resulting from the collection, maintenance, use, and disclosure of their personal information.\n\nAll OSC 's System of Records Notices ( SORNs ) are published in the Federal Register. These notices provide the legal authority for collecting and storing records, individuals about whom records will be collected, what kinds of information will be collected, and how the records will be used.\n\nThe following are the twelve ( 12 ) Privacy Act Exemptions when consent to release information is not required : 1.to those officers and employees of the agency which maintains the record who have a need for the record in the performance of their duties ; 2.required under section 552 of this title ( FOIA disclosures ) ; 3.for a routine use as defined in subsection ( a ) ( 7 ) of this section and described under subsection ( e ) ( 4 ) ( D ) of this section ( routine uses ) ; 4.to the Bureau of the Census for purposes of planning or carrying out a census or survey or related activity pursuant to the provisions of title 13 ; 5.to a recipient who has provided the agency with advance adequate written assurance that the record will be used solely as a statistical research or reporting record, and the record is to be transferred in a form that is not individually identifiable ; 6.to the National Archives and Records Administration as a record which has sufficient historical or other value to warrant its continued preservation by the United States Government, or for evaluation by the Archivist of the United States or the designee of the Archivist to determine whether the record has such value ; 7.to another agency or to an instrumentality of any governmental jurisdiction within or under the control of the United States for a civil or criminal law enforcement activity if the activity is authorized by law, and if the head of the agency or instrumentality has made a written request to the agency which maintains the record specifying the particular portion desired and the law enforcement activity for which the record is sought ; 8.to a person pursuant to a showing of compelling circumstances affecting the health or safety of an individual if upon such disclosure notification is transmitted to the last known address of such individual ; 9.to either House of Congress, or, to the extent of matter within its jurisdiction, any committee or subcommittee thereof , any joint committee of Congress or subcommittee of any such joint committee ; 10.to the Comptroller General, or any of his authorized representatives, in the course of the performance of the duties of the Government Accountability Office ; 11.pursuant to the order of a court of competent jurisdiction ; or 12.to a consumer reporting agency in accordance with section 3711 ( e ) of title 31. \n\n\nInquiry details XXXX XXXX ( Bank ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Bank ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX ( Bank ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Bank ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Bank ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Auto ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX-XXXX ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Opened XXXX {$190.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Opened XXXX {$240.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Opened XXXX {$1000.00} Other loans XXXX XXXX XXXX 5 mos Hard Inquiries When you apply for a new credit account, a hard inquiry will usually get added to your report, which can make a small dent in your score. Here are the inquiries on your TransUnion report. \n\nXXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Bank ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Bank ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Credit Union ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Finance/Personal ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Credit Union ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Finance/Personal ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX  XXXX Inquiry : XXXX. XXXX, XXXX + Bank ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX. XXXX, XXXX + Finance/Personal ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Bank ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Credit Union ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Bank ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Finance/Personal ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Finance/Personal ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Finance/Personal ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Automotive ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Finance/Personal ( XXXX ) XXXX ADDRESSES REPORTED XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IL XXXX EMPLOYMENT INFO XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX CREDIT CARDS XXXX  XXXX XXXX Reported : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + {$630.00} Closed","date_sent_to_company":"2024-03-08T09:04:07.000Z","issue":"Improper use of your report","sub_product":"Credit reporting","zip_code":"61820","tags":null,"has_narrative":true,"complaint_id":"8503583","timely":"Yes","company_response":"Closed with non-monetary relief","submitted_via":"Web","company":"TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.","date_received":"2024-03-08T09:04:03.000Z","state":"IL","company_public_response":"Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response","sub_issue":"Reporting company used your report improperly"},"highlight":{"complaint_what_happened":["investor or servicer, or <em>current</em> insurer, in connection with a valuation of, or an assessment of the credit or prepayment <em>risks</em> associated with, an existing credit obligation ; or ( F ) otherwise has a legitimate business need for the information ( i ) in connection with a business transaction that is initiated by the consumer ; or ( ii ) to review an account to determine whether the consumer continues to meet the terms of the account.2 ( G ) executive departments and agencies in connection with"]},"sort":[6.4672832,"8503583"]},{"_index":"complaint-public-v1","_id":"8503624","_score":6.4627166,"_source":{"product":"Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports","complaint_what_happened":"PER, FCRA as a Ferally Protected Consumer I Am Now Opting-Out of Any And All Auuthorization I The Consumer may Have Given You.\n\nWritten, Unwrittn, Verbal, And Non-verbal, Per 15 USC-6802.\n\n15 U.S. Code 6802 - Obligations with respect to disclosures of personal information ( a ) Notice requirements Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, a financial institution may not, directly or through any affiliate, disclose to a nonaffiliated third party any nonpublic personal information, unless such financial institution provides or has provided to the consumer a notice that complies with section 6803 of this title.\n\n( b ) Opt out ( 1 ) In general A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless ( A ) such financial institution clearly and conspicuously discloses to the consumer, in writing or in electronic form or other form permitted by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, that such information may be disclosed to such third party ; ( B ) the consumer is given the opportunity, before the time that such information is initially disclosed, to direct that such information not be disclosed to such third party ; and ( C ) the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option.\n\n( 2 ) Exception This subsection shall not prevent a financial institution from providing nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party to perform services for or functions on behalf of the financial institution, including marketing of the financial institutions own products or services, or financial products or services offered pursuant to joint agreements between two or more financial institutions that comply with the requirements imposed by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, if the financial institution fully discloses the providing of such information and enters into a contractual agreement with the third party that requires the third party to maintain the confidentiality of such information.\n\n( c ) Limits on reuse of information Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, a nonaffiliated third party that receives from a financial institution nonpublic personal information under this section shall not, directly or through an affiliate of such receiving third party, disclose such information to any other person that is a nonaffiliated third party of both the financial institution and such receiving third party, unless such disclosure would be lawful if made directly to such other person by the financial institution.\n\n( d ) Limitations on the sharing of account number information for marketing purposes A financial institution shall not disclose, other than to a consumer reporting agency, an account number or similar form of access number or access code for a credit card account, deposit account, or transaction account of a consumer to any nonaffiliated third party for use in telemarketing, direct mail marketing, or other marketing through electronic mail to the consumer.\n\n( e ) General exceptions Subsections ( a ) and ( b ) shall not prohibit the disclosure of nonpublic personal information ( 1 ) as necessary to effect, administer, or enforce a transaction requested or authorized by the consumer, or in connection with ( A ) servicing or processing a financial product or service requested or authorized by the consumer ; ( B ) maintaining or servicing the consumers account with the financial institution, or with another entity as part of a private label credit card program or other extension of credit on behalf of such entity ; or ( C ) a proposed or actual securitization, secondary market sale ( including sales of servicing rights ), or similar transaction related to a transaction of the consumer ; ( 2 ) with the consent or at the direction of the consumer ; ( 3 ) ( A ) to protect the confidentiality or security of the financial institutions records pertaining to the consumer, the service or product, or the transaction therein ; ( B ) to protect against or prevent actual or potential fraud, unauthorized transactions, claims, or other liability ; ( C ) for required institutional risk control, or for resolving customer disputes or inquiries ; ( D ) to persons holding a legal or beneficial interest relating to the consumer ; or ( E ) to persons acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity on behalf of the consumer ; ( 4 ) to provide information to insurance rate advisory organizations, guaranty funds or agencies, applicable rating agencies of the financial institution, persons assessing the institutions compliance with industry standards, and the institutions attorneys, accountants, and auditors ; ( 5 ) to the extent specifically permitted or required under other provisions of law and in accordance with the Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978 [ 12 U.S.C. 3401 et seq. ], to law enforcement agencies ( including the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection [ 1 ] a Federal functional regulator, the Secretary of the Treasury with respect to subchapter II of chapter 53 of title 31, and chapter 2 of title I of Public Law 91508 ( 12 U.S.C. 19511959 ), a State insurance authority, or the Federal Trade Commission ), self-regulatory organizations, or for an investigation on a matter related to public safety ; ( 6 ) ( A ) to a consumer reporting agency in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act [ 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. ], or ( B ) from a consumer report reported by a consumer reporting agency ; ( 7 ) in connection with a proposed or actual sale, merger, transfer, or exchange of all or a portion of a business or operating unit if the disclosure of nonpublic personal information concerns solely consumers of such business or unit; or ( 8 ) to comply with Federal, State, or local laws, rules, and other applicable legal requirements ; to comply with a properly authorized civil, criminal, or regulatory investigation or subpoena or summons by Federal, State, or local authorities ; or to respond to judicial process or government regulatory authorities having jurisdiction over the financial institution for examination, compliance, or other purposes as authorized by law.\n\n( Pub. L. 106102, title V, 502, Nov. 12, 1999, 113 Stat. 1437 ; Pub. L. 111203, title X, 1093 ( 2 ), July 21, 2010, 124 Stat. 2095. ) 15 U.S. Code 1681- Congressional findings and statement of purpose ( a ) Accuracy and fairness of credit reporting The Congress makes the following findings : ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system.\n\n( 2 ) An elaborate mechanism has been developed for investigating and evaluating the credit worthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, character, and general reputation of consumers.\n\n( 3 ) Consumer reporting agencies have assumed a vital role in assembling and evaluating consumer credit and other information on consumers.\n\n( 4 ) There is a need to insure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy.\n\n( b ) Reasonable procedures It is the purpose of this subchapter to require that consumer reporting agencies adopt reasonable procedures for meeting the needs of commerce for consumer credit, personnel, insurance, and other information in a manner which is fair and equitable to the consumer, with regard to the confidentiality, accuracy, relevancy, and proper utilization of such information in accordance with the requirements of this subchapter.\n\n( Pub. L. 90321, title VI, 602, as added Pub. L. 91508, title VI, 601, Oct. 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 1128. ) 15 U.S. Code 6803 - Disclosure of institution privacy policy ( a ) Disclosure required At the time of establishing a customer relationship with a consumer and not less than annually during the continuation of such relationship, a financial institution shall provide a clear and conspicuous disclosure to such consumer, in writing or in electronic form or other form permitted by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, of such financial institutions policies and practices with respect to ( 1 ) disclosing nonpublic personal information to affiliates and nonaffiliated third parties, consistent with section 6802 of this title, including the categories of information that may be disclosed ; ( 2 ) disclosing nonpublic personal information of persons who have ceased to be customers of the financial institution; and ( 3 ) protecting the nonpublic personal information of consumers.\n\n( b ) Regulations Disclosures required by subsection ( a ) shall be made in accordance with the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title.\n\n( c ) Information to be included The disclosure required by subsection ( a ) shall include ( 1 ) the policies and practices of the institution with respect to disclosing nonpublic personal information to nonaffiliated third parties, other than agents of the institution, consistent with section 6802 of this title, and including ( A ) the categories of persons to whom the information is or may be disclosed, other than the persons to whom the information may be provided pursuant to section 6802 ( e ) of this title ; and ( B ) the policies and practices of the institution with respect to disclosing of nonpublic personal information of persons who have ceased to be customers of the financial institution ; ( 2 ) the categories of nonpublic personal information that are collected by the financial institution ; ( 3 ) the policies that the institution maintains to protect the confidentiality and security of nonpublic personal information in accordance with section 6801 of this title ; and ( 4 ) the disclosures required, if any, under section 1681a ( d ) ( 2 ) ( A ) ( iii ) of this title.\n\n( d ) Exemption for certified public accountants ( 1 ) In general The disclosure requirements of subsection ( a ) do not apply to any person, to the extent that the person is ( A ) a certified public accountant ; ( B ) certified or licensed for such purpose by a State ; and ( C ) subject to any provision of law, rule, or regulation issued by a legislative or regulatory body of the State, including rules of professional conduct or ethics, that prohibits disclosure of nonpublic personal information without the knowing and expressed consent of the consumer.\n\n( 2 ) Limitation Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to exempt or otherwise exclude any financial institution that is affiliated or becomes affiliated with a certified public accountant described in paragraph ( 1 ) from any provision of this section.\n\n( 3 ) Definitions For purposes of this subsection, the term State means any State or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX, the Trust Territory of the XXXX XXXX, the XXXX XXXX, or the XXXX XXXX XXXX. \n\n( e ) Model forms ( 1 ) In general The agencies referred to in section 6804 ( a ) ( 1 ) of this title shall jointly develop a model form which may be used, at the option of the financial institution, for the provision of disclosures under this section.\n\n( 2 ) Format A model form developed under paragraph ( 1 ) shall ( A ) be comprehensible to consumers, with a clear format and design ; ( B ) provide for clear and conspicuous disclosures ; ( C ) enable consumers easily to identify the sharing practices of a financial institution and to compare privacy practices among financial institutions ; and ( D ) be succinct, and use an easily readable type font.\n\n( 3 ) Timing A model form required to be developed by this subsection shall be issued in proposed form for public comment not later than 180 days after XX/XX/XXXX. \n\n( 4 ) Safe harbor Any financial institution that elects to provide the model form developed by the agencies under this subsection shall be deemed to be in compliance with the disclosures required under this section.\n\n( f ) Exception to annual notice requirement A financial institution that ( 1 ) provides nonpublic personal information only in accordance with the provisions of subsection ( b ) ( 2 ) or ( e ) of section 6802 of this title or regulations prescribed under section 6804 ( b ) of this title, and ( 2 ) has not changed its policies and practices with regard to disclosing nonpublic personal information from the policies and practices that were disclosed in the most recent disclosure sent to consumers in accordance with this section, shall not be required to provide an annual disclosure under this section until such time as the financial institution fails to comply with any criteria described in paragraph ( 1 ) or ( 2 ).\n\n( Pub. L. 106102, title V, 503, Nov. 12, 1999, 113 Stat. 1439 ; Pub. L. 109351, title VI, 609, title VII, 728, Oct. 13, 2006, 120 Stat. 1983, 2003 ; Pub. L. 11494, div. G, title LXXV, 75001, Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1787. ) 15 U.S. Code 6804 - Rulemaking ( a ) Regulatory authority ( 1 ) Rulemaking ( A ) In general Except as provided in subparagraph ( C ), the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection and the Securities and Exchange Commission shall have authority to prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter with respect to financial institutions and other persons subject to their respective jurisdiction under section 6805 of this title ( and notwithstanding subtitle B of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 [ 12 U.S.C. 5511 et seq. ] ), except that the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection shall not have authority to prescribe regulations with respect to the standards under section 6801 of this title.\n\n( B ) CFTC The Commodity Futures Trading Commission shall have authority to prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter with respect to financial institutions and other persons subject to the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission under section 7b2 of title 7.\n\n( C ) Federal Trade Commission authority Notwithstanding the authority of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection under subparagraph ( A ), the Federal Trade Commission shall have authority to prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter with respect to any financial institution that is a person described in section 1029 ( a ) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 [ 12 U.S.C. 5519 ( a ) ]. \n\n( D ) Rule of construction Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to alter, affect, or otherwise limit the authority of a State insurance authority to adopt regulations to carry out this subchapter.\n\n( 2 ) Coordination, consistency, and comparability Each of the agencies authorized under paragraph ( 1 ) to prescribe regulations shall consult and coordinate with the other such agencies and, as appropriate, and with [ 1 ] representatives of State insurance authorities designated by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, for the purpose of assuring, to the extent possible, that the regulations prescribed by each such agency are consistent and comparable with the regulations prescribed by the other such agencies. \n\n( 3 ) Procedures and deadline Such regulations shall be prescribed in accordance with applicable requirements of title 5.\n\n( b ) Authority to grant exceptions The regulations prescribed under subsection ( a ) may include such additional exceptions to subsections ( a ) through ( d ) of section 6802 of this title as are deemed consistent with the purposes of this subchapter.\n\n( Pub. L. 106102, title V, 504, Nov. 12, 1999, 113 Stat. 1439 ; Pub. L. 111203, title X, 1093 ( 3 ), July 21, 2010, 124 Stat. 2095. ) ( a ) In general Subject to subtitle B of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 [ 12 U.S.C. 5511 et seq. ], this subchapter and the regulations prescribed thereunder shall be enforced by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, the Federal functional regulators, the State insurance authorities, and the Federal Trade Commission with respect to financial institutions and other persons subject to their jurisdiction under applicable law, as follows : ( 1 ) Under section 1818 of title 12, by the appropriate Federal banking agency, as defined in section 1813 ( q ) of title 12, in the case of ( A ) national banks, Federal branches and Federal agencies of foreign banks, and any subsidiaries of such entities ( except brokers, dealers, persons providing insurance, investment companies, and investment advisers ) ; ( B ) member banks of the Federal Reserve System ( other than national banks ), branches and agencies of foreign banks ( other than Federal branches, Federal agencies, and insured State branches of foreign banks ), commercial lending companies owned or controlled by foreign banks, organizations operating under section 25 or 25A of the Federal Reserve Act [ 12 U.S.C. 601 et seq., 611 et seq. ], and bank holding companies and their nonbank subsidiaries or affiliates ( except brokers, dealers, persons providing insurance, investment companies, and investment advisers ) ; ( C ) banks insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ( other than members of the Federal Reserve System ), insured State branches of foreign banks, and any subsidiaries of such entities ( except brokers, dealers, persons providing insurance, investment companies, and investment advisers ) ; and ( D ) savings associations the deposits of which are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and any subsidiaries of such savings associations ( except brokers, dealers, persons providing insurance, investment companies, and investment advisers ).\n\n( 2 ) Under the Federal Credit Union Act [ 12 U.S.C. 1751 et seq. ], by the Board of the National Credit Union Administration with respect to any federally insured credit union, and any subsidiaries of such an entity.\n\n( 3 ) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 [ 15 U.S.C. 78a et seq. ], by the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to any broker or dealer.\n\n( 4 ) Under the Investment Company Act of 1940 [ 15 U.S.C. 80a1 et seq. ], by the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to investment companies.\n\n( 5 ) Under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 [ 15 U.S.C. 80b1 et seq. ], by the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to investment advisers registered with the Commission under such Act.\n\n( 6 ) Under State insurance law, in the case of any person engaged in providing insurance, by the applicable State insurance authority of the State in which the person is domiciled, subject to section 6701 of this title.\n\n( 7 ) Under the Federal Trade Commission Act [ 15 U.S.C. 41 et seq. ], by the Federal Trade Commission for any other financial institution or other person that is not subject to the jurisdiction of any agency or authority under paragraphs ( 1 ) through ( 6 ) of this subsection.\n\n( 8 ) Under subtitle E of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 [ 12 U.S.C. 5561 et seq. ], by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, in the case of any financial institution and other covered person or service provider that is subject to the jurisdiction of the Bureau and any person subject to this subchapter, but not with respect to the standards under section 6801 of this title.\n\n( b ) Enforcement of section 6801 ( 1 ) In general Except as provided in paragraph ( 2 ), the agencies and authorities described in subsection ( a ), other than the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, shall implement the standards prescribed under section 6801 ( b ) of this title in the same manner, to the extent practicable, as standards prescribed pursuant to section 1831p1 ( a ) of title 12 are implemented pursuant to such section.\n\n( 2 ) Exception The agencies and authorities described in paragraphs ( 3 ), ( 4 ), ( 5 ), ( 6 ), and ( 7 ) of subsection ( a ) shall implement the standards prescribed under section 6801 ( b ) of this title by rule with respect to the financial institutions and other persons subject to their respective jurisdictions under subsection ( a ).\n\n( c ) Absence of State action If a State insurance authority fails to adopt regulations to carry out this subchapter, such State shall not be eligible to override, pursuant to section 1831x ( g ) ( 2 ) ( B ) ( iii ) of title 12, the insurance customer protection regulations prescribed by a Federal banking agency under section 1831x ( a ) of title 12.\n\n( d ) Definitions The terms used in subsection ( a ) ( 1 ) that are not defined in this subchapter or otherwise defined in section 1813 ( s ) of title 12 shall have the same meaning as given in section 3101 of title 12.\n\n( Pub. L. 106102, title V, 505, Nov. 12, 1999, 113 Stat. 1440 ; Pub. L. 111203, title X, 1093 ( 4 ), ( 5 ), July 21, 2010, 124 Stat. 2096, 2097. ) 15 U.S. Code 6801 - Protection of nonpublic personal information ( a ) Privacy obligation policy It is the policy of the Congress that each financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers nonpublic personal information.\n\n( b ) Financial institutions safeguards In furtherance of the policy in subsection ( a ), each agency or authority described in section 6805 ( a ) of this title, other than the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, shall establish appropriate standards for the financial institutions subject to their jurisdiction relating to administrative, technical, and physical safeguards ( 1 ) to insure the security and confidentiality of customer records and information ; ( 2 ) to protect against any anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of such records ; and ( 3 ) to protect against unauthorized access to or use of such records or information which could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to any customer.\n\n( Pub. L. 106102, title V, 501, Nov. 12, 1999, 113 Stat. 1436 ; Pub. L. 111203, title X, 1093 ( 1 ), July 21, 604. Permissible purposes of consumer reports [ 15 U.S.C. 1681b ] ( a ) In general. Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 1 ) In response to the order of a court having jurisdiction to issue such an order, a subpoena issued in connection with proceedings before a Federal grand jury, or a subpoena issued in accordance with section 5318 of title 31 or section 3486 of title 18. ( 2 ) In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. ( 3 ) To a person which it has reason to believe ( A ) intends to use the information in connection with a credit transaction involving the consumer on whom the information is to be furnished and involving the extension of credit to, or review or collection of an account of, the consumer ; or ( B ) intends to use the information for employment purposes ; or ( C ) intends to use the information in connection with the underwriting of insurance involving the consumer ; or ( D ) intends to use the information in connection with a determination of the consumers eligibility for a license or other benefit granted by a governmental instrumentality required by law to consider an applicants financial responsibility or status ; or ( E ) intends to use the information, as a potential investor or servicer, or current insurer, in connection with a valuation of, or an assessment of the credit or prepayment risks associated with, an existing credit obligation ; or ( F ) otherwise has a legitimate business need for the information ( i ) in connection with a business transaction that is initiated by the consumer ; or ( ii ) to review an account to determine whether the consumer continues to meet the terms of the account.2 ( G ) executive departments and agencies in connection with the issuance of government-sponsored individually-billed travel charge cards.2 nonpublic personal information ( 4 ) Nonpublic personal information ( A ) The term nonpublic personal information means personally identifiable financial information ( i ) provided by a consumer to a financial institution ; ( ii ) resulting from any transaction with the consumer or any service performed for the consumer ; or ( iii ) otherwise obtained by the financial institution. ( B ) Such term does not include publicly available information, as such term is defined by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title. ( C ) Notwithstanding subparagraph ( B ), such term ( i ) shall include any list, description, or other grouping of consumers ( and publicly available information pertaining to them ) that is derived using any nonpublic personal information other than publicly available information; but ( ii ) shall not include any list, description, or other grouping of consumers ( and publicly available information pertaining to them ) that is derived without using any nonpublic personal information.\n\n( b ) Opt out ( 1 ) In general A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless ( C ) the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option.\n\nThe Privacy Act of 1974 The Privacy Act of 1974 is a federal law that governs our collection and use of records we maintain on you in a system of records. A system of records is any grouping of information about an individual under the control of a Federal agency from which information is retrievable by personal identifiers, such as name, social security number, or other identifying number or symbol. Under the Privacy Act, Federal agencies may not disclose information without consent unless certain exceptions apply to the disclosure. The Privacy Act provides protections to individuals in three primary ways. It provides individuals with : ..the right to request their records, subject to Privacy Act exemptions ; ..the right to request a change to their records that are not accurate, relevant, timely or complete ; and ..the right to be protected against unwarranted invasion of their privacy resulting from the collection, maintenance, use, and disclosure of their personal information. \nAll OSC 's System of Records Notices ( SORNs ) are published in the Federal Register. These notices provide the legal authority for collecting and storing records, individuals about whom records will be collected, what kinds of information will be collected, and how the records will be used.\n\nThe following are the twelve ( 12 ) Privacy Act Exemptions when consent to release information is not required : 1.to those officers and employees of the agency which maintains the record who have a need for the record in the performance of their duties ; 2.required under section 552 of this title ( FOIA disclosures ) ; 3.for a routine use as defined in subsection ( a ) ( 7 ) of this section and described under subsection ( e ) ( 4 ) ( D ) of this section ( routine uses ) ; 4.to the Bureau of the Census for purposes of planning or carrying out a census or survey or related activity pursuant to the provisions of title 13 ; 5.to a recipient who has provided the agency with advance adequate written assurance that the record will be used solely as a statistical research or reporting record, and the record is to be transferred in a form that is not individually identifiable ; 6.to the National Archives and Records Administration as a record which has sufficient historical or other value to warrant its continued preservation by the United States Government, or for evaluation by the Archivist of the United States or the designee of the Archivist to determine whether the record has such value ; 7.to another agency or to an instrumentality of any governmental jurisdiction within or under the control of the United States for a civil or criminal law enforcement activity if the activity is authorized by law, and if the head of the agency or instrumentality has made a written request to the agency which maintains the record specifying the particular portion desired and the law enforcement activity for which the record is sought ; 8.to a person pursuant to a showing of compelling circumstances affecting the health or safety of an individual if upon such disclosure notification is transmitted to the last known address of such individual ; 9.to either House of Congress, or, to the extent of matter within its jurisdiction, any committee or subcommittee thereof , any joint committee of Congress or subcommittee of any such joint committee ; 10.to the Comptroller General, or any of his authorized representatives, in the course of the performance of the duties of the Government Accountability Office ; 11.pursuant to the order of a court of competent jurisdiction ; or 12.to a consumer reporting agency in accordance with section 3711 ( e ) of title 31. \n\n\nInquiry details XXXX XXXX ( Bank ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Bank ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Bank ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Bank ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Bank ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX ( Auto ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX-XXXX ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX Opened XXXX {$190.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Opened XXXX {$240.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Opened XXXX {$1000.00} Other loans XXXX XXXX XXXX 5 mos Hard Inquiries When you apply for a new credit account, a hard inquiry will usually get added to your report, which can make a small dent in your score. Here are the inquiries on your TransUnion report. \n\nXXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Bank ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Bank ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Finance/Personal ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Credit Union ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Finance/Personal ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX  XXXX Inquiry : XXXX. XXXX, XXXX + Bank ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX. XXXX, XXXX + Finance/Personal ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Bank ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Credit Union ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Bank ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Finance/Personal ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Finance/Personal ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Finance/Personal ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Automotive ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Finance/Personal ( XXXX ) XXXX ADDRESSES REPORTED XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IL XXXX EMPLOYMENT INFO XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CREDIT CARDS XXXX  XXXX XXXX Reported : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + {$630.00} Closed","date_sent_to_company":"2024-03-08T09:03:54.000Z","issue":"Improper use of your report","sub_product":"Credit reporting","zip_code":"61820","tags":null,"has_narrative":true,"complaint_id":"8503624","timely":"Yes","company_response":"Closed with non-monetary relief","submitted_via":"Web","company":"TRANSUNION INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.","date_received":"2024-03-08T08:04:02.000Z","state":"IL","company_public_response":"Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response","sub_issue":"Reporting company used your report improperly"},"highlight":{"complaint_what_happened":["investor or servicer, or <em>current</em> insurer, in connection with a valuation of, or an assessment of the credit or prepayment <em>risks</em> associated with, an existing credit obligation ; or ( F ) otherwise has a legitimate business need for the information ( i ) in connection with a business transaction that is initiated by the consumer ; or ( ii ) to review an account to determine whether the consumer continues to meet the terms of the account.2 ( G ) executive departments and agencies in connection with"]},"sort":[6.4627166,"8503624"]},{"_index":"complaint-public-v1","_id":"8503806","_score":6.4542723,"_source":{"product":"Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports","complaint_what_happened":"PER, FCRA as a Ferally Protected Consumer I Am Now Opting-Out of Any And All Auuthorization I The Consumer may Have Given You. Written, Unwrittn, Verbal, And Non-verbal, Per 15 USC-6802. 15 U.S. Code 6802 - Obligations with respect to disclosures of personal information ( a ) Notice requirements Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, a financial institution may not, directly or through any affiliate, disclose to a nonaffiliated third party any nonpublic personal information, unless such financial institution provides or has provided to the consumer a notice that complies with section 6803 of this title. ( b ) Opt out ( 1 ) In general A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless ( A ) such financial institution clearly and conspicuously discloses to the consumer, in writing or in electronic form or other form permitted by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, that such information may be disclosed to such third party ; ( B ) the consumer is given the opportunity, before the time that such information is initially disclosed, to direct that such information not be disclosed to such third party ; and ( C ) the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option. ( 2 ) Exception This subsection shall not prevent a financial institution from providing nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party to perform services for or functions on behalf of the financial institution, including marketing of the financial institutions own products or services, or financial products or services offered pursuant to joint agreements between two or more financial institutions that comply with the requirements imposed by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, if the financial institution fully discloses the providing of such information and enters into a contractual agreement with the third party that requires the third party to maintain the confidentiality of such information. ( c ) Limits on reuse of information Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, a nonaffiliated third party that receives from a financial institution nonpublic personal information under this section shall not, directly or through an affiliate of such receiving third party, disclose such information to any other person that is a nonaffiliated third party of both the financial institution and such receiving third party, unless such disclosure would be lawful if made directly to such other person by the financial institution. ( d ) Limitations on the sharing of account number information for marketing purposes A financial institution shall not disclose, other than to a consumer reporting agency, an account number or similar form of access number or access code for a credit card account, deposit account, or transaction account of a consumer to any nonaffiliated third party for use in telemarketing, direct mail marketing, or other marketing through electronic mail to the consumer. ( e ) General exceptions Subsections ( a ) and ( b ) shall not prohibit the disclosure of nonpublic personal information ( 1 ) as necessary to effect, administer, or enforce a transaction requested or authorized by the consumer, or in connection with ( A ) servicing or processing a financial product or service requested or authorized by the consumer ; ( B ) maintaining or servicing the consumers account with the financial institution, or with another entity as part of a private label credit card program or other extension of credit on behalf of such entity ; or ( C ) a proposed or actual securitization, secondary market sale ( including sales of servicing rights ), or similar transaction related to a transaction of the consumer ; ( 2 ) with the consent or at the direction of the consumer ; ( 3 ) ( A ) to protect the confidentiality or security of the financial institutions records pertaining to the consumer, the service or product, or the transaction therein ; ( B ) to protect against or prevent actual or potential fraud, unauthorized transactions, claims, or other liability ; ( C ) for required institutional risk control, or for resolving customer disputes or inquiries ; ( D ) to persons holding a legal or beneficial interest relating to the consumer ; or ( E ) to persons acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity on behalf of the consumer ; ( 4 ) to provide information to insurance rate advisory organizations, guaranty funds or agencies, applicable rating agencies of the financial institution, persons assessing the institutions compliance with industry standards, and the institutions attorneys, accountants, and auditors ; ( 5 ) to the extent specifically permitted or required under other provisions of law and in accordance with the Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978 [ 12 U.S.C. 3401 et seq. ], to law enforcement agencies ( including the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection [ 1 ] a Federal functional regulator, the Secretary of the Treasury with respect to subchapter II of chapter 53 of title 31, and chapter 2 of title I of Public Law 91508 ( 12 U.S.C. 19511959 ), a State insurance authority, or the Federal Trade Commission ), self-regulatory organizations, or for an investigation on a matter related to public safety ; ( 6 ) ( A ) to a consumer reporting agency in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act [ 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. ], or ( B ) from a consumer report reported by a consumer reporting agency ; ( 7 ) in connection with a proposed or actual sale, merger, transfer, or exchange of all or a portion of a business or operating unit if the disclosure of nonpublic personal information concerns solely consumers of such business or unit; or ( 8 ) to comply with Federal, State, or local laws, rules, and other applicable legal requirements ; to comply with a properly authorized civil, criminal, or regulatory investigation or subpoena or summons by Federal, State, or local authorities ; or to respond to judicial process or government regulatory authorities having jurisdiction over the financial institution for examination, compliance, or other purposes as authorized by law. ( Pub. L. 106102, title V, 502, Nov. 12, 1999, 113 Stat. 1437 ; Pub. L. 111203, title X, 1093 ( 2 ), July 21, 2010, 124 Stat. 2095. ) 15 U.S. Code 1681- Congressional findings and statement of purpose ( a ) Accuracy and fairness of credit reporting The Congress makes the following findings : ( 1 ) The banking system is dependent upon fair and accurate credit reporting. Inaccurate credit reports directly impair the efficiency of the banking system, and unfair credit reporting methods undermine the public confidence which is essential to the continued functioning of the banking system. ( 2 ) An elaborate mechanism has been developed for investigating and evaluating the credit worthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, character, and general reputation of consumers. ( 3 ) Consumer reporting agencies have assumed a vital role in assembling and evaluating consumer credit and other information on consumers. ( 4 ) There is a need to insure that consumer reporting agencies exercise their grave responsibilities with fairness, impartiality, and a respect for the consumers right to privacy. ( b ) Reasonable procedures It is the purpose of this subchapter to require that consumer reporting agencies adopt reasonable procedures for meeting the needs of commerce for consumer credit, personnel, insurance, and other information in a manner which is fair and equitable to the consumer, with regard to the confidentiality, accuracy, relevancy, and proper utilization of such information in accordance with the requirements of this subchapter. ( Pub. L. 90321, title VI, 602, as added Pub. L. 91508, title VI, 601, Oct. 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 1128. ) 15 U.S. Code 6803 - Disclosure of institution privacy policy ( a ) Disclosure required At the time of establishing a customer relationship with a consumer and not less than annually during the continuation of such relationship, a financial institution shall provide a clear and conspicuous disclosure to such consumer, in writing or in electronic form or other form permitted by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, of such financial institutions policies and practices with respect to ( 1 ) disclosing nonpublic personal information to affiliates and nonaffiliated third parties, consistent with section 6802 of this title, including the categories of information that may be disclosed ; ( 2 ) disclosing nonpublic personal information of persons who have ceased to be customers of the financial institution; and ( 3 ) protecting the nonpublic personal information of consumers. ( b ) Regulations Disclosures required by subsection ( a ) shall be made in accordance with the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title. ( c ) Information to be included The disclosure required by subsection ( a ) shall include ( 1 ) the policies and practices of the institution with respect to disclosing nonpublic personal information to nonaffiliated third parties, other than agents of the institution, consistent with section 6802 of this title, and including ( A ) the categories of persons to whom the information is or may be disclosed, other than the persons to whom the information may be provided pursuant to section 6802 ( e ) of this title ; and ( B ) the policies and practices of the institution with respect to disclosing of nonpublic personal information of persons who have ceased to be customers of the financial institution ; ( 2 ) the categories of nonpublic personal information that are collected by the financial institution ; ( 3 ) the policies that the institution maintains to protect the confidentiality and security of nonpublic personal information in accordance with section 6801 of this title ; and ( 4 ) the disclosures required, if any, under section 1681a ( d ) ( 2 ) ( A ) ( iii ) of this title. ( d ) Exemption for certified public accountants ( 1 ) In general The disclosure requirements of subsection ( a ) do not apply to any person, to the extent that the person is ( A ) a certified public accountant ; ( B ) certified or licensed for such purpose by a State ; and ( C ) subject to any provision of law, rule, or regulation issued by a legislative or regulatory body of the State, including rules of professional conduct or ethics, that prohibits disclosure of nonpublic personal information without the knowing and expressed consent of the consumer. ( 2 ) Limitation Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to exempt or otherwise exclude any financial institution that is affiliated or becomes affiliated with a certified public accountant described in paragraph ( 1 ) from any provision of this section. ( 3 ) Definitions For purposes of this subsection, the term State means any State or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX, the Trust Territory of the XXXX XXXX, the XXXX XXXX, or the XXXX XXXX XXXX. ( e ) Model forms ( 1 ) In general The agencies referred to in section 6804 ( a ) ( 1 ) of this title shall jointly develop a model form which may be used, at the option of the financial institution, for the provision of disclosures under this section. ( 2 ) Format A model form developed under paragraph ( 1 ) shall ( A ) be comprehensible to consumers, with a clear format and design ; ( B ) provide for clear and conspicuous disclosures ; ( C ) enable consumers easily to identify the sharing practices of a financial institution and to compare privacy practices among financial institutions ; and ( D ) be succinct, and use an easily readable type font. ( 3 ) Timing A model form required to be developed by this subsection shall be issued in proposed form for public comment not later than 180 days after XX/XX/XXXX. ( 4 ) XXXX XXXX Any financial institution that elects to provide the model form developed by the agencies under this subsection shall be deemed to be in compliance with the disclosures required under this section. ( f ) Exception to annual notice requirement A financial institution that ( 1 ) provides nonpublic personal information only in accordance with the provisions of subsection ( b ) ( 2 ) or ( e ) of section 6802 of this title or regulations prescribed under section 6804 ( b ) of this title, and ( 2 ) has not changed its policies and practices with regard to disclosing nonpublic personal information from the policies and practices that were disclosed in the most recent disclosure sent to consumers in accordance with this section, shall not be required to provide an annual disclosure under this section until such time as the financial institution fails to comply with any criteria described in paragraph ( 1 ) or ( 2 ). ( Pub. L. 106102, title V, 503, Nov. 12, 1999, 113 Stat. 1439 ; Pub. L. 109351, title VI, 609, title VII, 728, Oct. 13, 2006, 120 Stat. 1983, 2003 ; Pub. L. 11494, div. G, title LXXV, 75001, Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1787. ) 15 U.S. Code 6804 - Rulemaking ( a ) Regulatory authority ( 1 ) Rulemaking ( A ) In general Except as provided in subparagraph ( C ), the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection and the Securities and Exchange Commission shall have authority to prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter with respect to financial institutions and other persons subject to their respective jurisdiction under section 6805 of this title ( and notwithstanding subtitle B of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 [ 12 U.S.C. 5511 et seq. ] ), except that the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection shall not have authority to prescribe regulations with respect to the standards under section 6801 of this title. ( B ) CFTC The Commodity Futures Trading Commission shall have authority to prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter with respect to financial institutions and other persons subject to the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission under section 7b2 of title 7. ( C ) Federal Trade Commission authority Notwithstanding the authority of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection under subparagraph ( A ), the Federal Trade Commission shall have authority to prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter with respect to any financial institution that is a person described in section 1029 ( a ) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 [ 12 U.S.C. 5519 ( a ) ]. ( D ) Rule of construction Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to alter, affect, or otherwise limit the authority of a State insurance authority to adopt regulations to carry out this subchapter. ( 2 ) Coordination, consistency, and comparability Each of the agencies authorized under paragraph ( 1 ) to prescribe regulations shall consult and coordinate with the other such agencies and, as appropriate, and with [ 1 ] representatives of State insurance authorities designated by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, for the purpose of assuring, to the extent possible, that the regulations prescribed by each such agency are consistent and comparable with the regulations prescribed by the other such agencies. ( 3 ) Procedures and deadline Such regulations shall be prescribed in accordance with applicable requirements of title 5. ( b ) Authority to grant exceptions The regulations prescribed under subsection ( a ) may include such additional exceptions to subsections ( a ) through ( d ) of section 6802 of this title as are deemed consistent with the purposes of this subchapter. ( Pub. L. 106102, title V, 504, Nov. 12, 1999, 113 Stat. 1439 ; Pub. L. 111203, title X, 1093 ( 3 ), July 21, 2010, 124 Stat. 2095. ) ( a ) In general Subject to subtitle B of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 [ 12 U.S.C. 5511 et seq. ], this subchapter and the regulations prescribed thereunder shall be enforced by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, the Federal functional regulators, the State insurance authorities, and the Federal Trade Commission with respect to financial institutions and other persons subject to their jurisdiction under applicable law, as follows : ( 1 ) Under section 1818 of title 12, by the appropriate Federal banking agency, as defined in section 1813 ( q ) of title 12, in the case of ( A ) national banks, Federal branches and Federal agencies of foreign banks, and any subsidiaries of such entities ( except brokers, dealers, persons providing insurance, investment companies, and investment advisers ) ; ( B ) member banks of the Federal Reserve System ( other than national banks ), branches and agencies of foreign banks ( other than Federal branches, Federal agencies, and insured State branches of foreign banks ), commercial lending companies owned or controlled by foreign banks, organizations operating under section 25 or 25A of the Federal Reserve Act [ 12 U.S.C. 601 et seq., 611 et seq. ], and bank holding companies and their nonbank subsidiaries or affiliates ( except brokers, dealers, persons providing insurance, investment companies, and investment advisers ) ; ( C ) banks insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ( other than members of the Federal Reserve System ), insured State branches of foreign banks, and any subsidiaries of such entities ( except brokers, dealers, persons providing insurance, investment companies, and investment advisers ) ; and ( D ) savings associations the deposits of which are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and any subsidiaries of such savings associations ( except brokers, dealers, persons providing insurance, investment companies, and investment advisers ). ( 2 ) Under the Federal Credit Union Act [ 12 U.S.C. 1751 et seq. ], by the Board of the National Credit Union Administration with respect to any federally insured credit union, and any subsidiaries of such an entity. ( 3 ) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 [ 15 U.S.C. 78a et seq. ], by the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to any broker or dealer. ( 4 ) Under the Investment Company Act of 1940 [ 15 U.S.C. 80a1 et seq. ], by the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to investment companies. ( 5 ) Under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 [ 15 U.S.C. 80b1 et seq. ], by the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to investment advisers registered with the Commission under such Act. ( 6 ) Under State insurance law, in the case of any person engaged in providing insurance, by the applicable State insurance authority of the State in which the person is domiciled, subject to section 6701 of this title. ( 7 ) Under the Federal Trade Commission Act [ 15 U.S.C. 41 et seq. ], by the Federal Trade Commission for any other financial institution or other person that is not subject to the jurisdiction of any agency or authority under paragraphs ( 1 ) through ( 6 ) of this subsection. ( 8 ) Under subtitle E of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 [ 12 U.S.C. 5561 et seq. ], by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, in the case of any financial institution and other covered person or service provider that is subject to the jurisdiction of the Bureau and any person subject to this subchapter, but not with respect to the standards under section 6801 of this title. ( b ) Enforcement of section 6801 ( 1 ) In general Except as provided in paragraph ( 2 ), the agencies and authorities described in subsection ( a ), other than the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, shall implement the standards prescribed under section 6801 ( b ) of this title in the same manner, to the extent practicable, as standards prescribed pursuant to section 1831p1 ( a ) of title 12 are implemented pursuant to such section. ( 2 ) Exception The agencies and authorities described in paragraphs ( 3 ), ( 4 ), ( 5 ), ( 6 ), and ( 7 ) of subsection ( a ) shall implement the standards prescribed under section 6801 ( b ) of this title by rule with respect to the financial institutions and other persons subject to their respective jurisdictions under subsection ( a ). ( c ) Absence of State action If a State insurance authority fails to adopt regulations to carry out this subchapter, such State shall not be eligible to override, pursuant to section 1831x ( g ) ( 2 ) ( B ) ( iii ) of title 12, the insurance customer protection regulations prescribed by a Federal banking agency under section 1831x ( a ) of title 12. ( d ) Definitions The terms used in subsection ( a ) ( 1 ) that are not defined in this subchapter or otherwise defined in section 1813 ( s ) of title 12 shall have the same meaning as given in section 3101 of title 12. ( Pub. L. 106102, title V, 505, Nov. 12, 1999, 113 Stat. 1440 ; Pub. L. 111203, title X, 1093 ( 4 ), ( 5 ), July 21, 2010, 124 Stat. 2096, 2097. ) 15 U.S. Code 6801 - Protection of nonpublic personal information ( a ) Privacy obligation policy It is the policy of the Congress that each financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers nonpublic personal information. ( b ) Financial institutions safeguards In furtherance of the policy in subsection ( a ), each agency or authority described in section 6805 ( a ) of this title, other than the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, shall establish appropriate standards for the financial institutions subject to their jurisdiction relating to administrative, technical, and physical safeguards ( 1 ) to insure the security and confidentiality of customer records and information ; ( 2 ) to protect against any anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of such records ; and ( 3 ) to protect against unauthorized access to or use of such records or information which could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to any customer. ( Pub. L. 106102, title V, 501, Nov. 12, 1999, 113 Stat. 1436 ; Pub. L. 111203, title X, 1093 ( 1 ), July 21, 604. Permissible purposes of consumer reports [ 15 U.S.C. 1681b ] ( a ) In general. Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 1 ) In response to the order of a court having jurisdiction to issue such an order, a subpoena issued in connection with proceedings before a Federal grand jury, or a subpoena issued in accordance with section 5318 of title 31 or section 3486 of title 18. ( 2 ) In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. ( 3 ) To a person which it has reason to believe ( A ) intends to use the information in connection with a credit transaction involving the consumer on whom the information is to be furnished and involving the extension of credit to, or review or collection of an account of, the consumer ; or ( B ) intends to use the information for employment purposes ; or ( C ) intends to use the information in connection with the underwriting of insurance involving the consumer ; or ( D ) intends to use the information in connection with a determination of the consumers eligibility for a license or other benefit granted by a governmental instrumentality required by law to consider an applicants financial responsibility or status ; or ( E ) intends to use the information, as a potential investor or servicer, or current insurer, in connection with a valuation of, or an assessment of the credit or prepayment risks associated with, an existing credit obligation ; or ( F ) otherwise has a legitimate business need for the information ( i ) in connection with a business transaction that is initiated by the consumer ; or ( ii ) to review an account to determine whether the consumer continues to meet the terms of the account.2 ( G ) executive departments and agencies in connection with the issuance of government-sponsored individually-billed travel charge cards.2 nonpublic personal information ( 4 ) Nonpublic personal information ( A ) The term nonpublic personal information means personally identifiable financial information ( i ) provided by a consumer to a financial institution ; ( ii ) resulting from any transaction with the consumer or any service performed for the consumer ; or ( iii ) otherwise obtained by the financial institution. ( B ) Such term does not include publicly available information, as such term is defined by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title. ( C ) Notwithstanding subparagraph ( B ), such term ( i ) shall include any list, description, or other grouping of consumers ( and publicly available information pertaining to them ) that is derived using any nonpublic personal information other than publicly available information; but ( ii ) shall not include any list, description, or other grouping of consumers ( and publicly available information pertaining to them ) that is derived without using any nonpublic personal information. ( b ) Opt out ( 1 ) In general A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless ( C ) the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option. The Privacy Act of 1974 The Privacy Act of 1974 is a federal law that governs our collection and use of records we maintain on you in a system of records. A system of records is any grouping of information about an individual under the control of a Federal agency from which information is retrievable by personal identifiers, such as name, social security number, or other identifying number or symbol. Under the Privacy Act, Federal agencies may not disclose information without consent unless certain exceptions apply to the disclosure. The Privacy Act provides protections to individuals in three primary ways. It provides individuals with : ..the right to request their records, subject to Privacy Act exemptions ; ..the right to request a change to their records that are not accurate, relevant, timely or complete ; and ..the right to be protected against unwarranted invasion of their privacy resulting from the collection, maintenance, use, and disclosure of their personal information. All OSC 's System of Records Notices ( SORNs ) are published in the Federal Register. These notices provide the legal authority for collecting and storing records, individuals about whom records will be collected, what kinds of information will be collected, and how the records will be used. The following are the twelve ( 12 ) Privacy Act Exemptions when consent to release information is not required : 1.to those officers and employees of the agency which maintains the record who have a need for the record in the performance of their duties ; 2.required under section 552 of this title ( FOIA disclosures ) ; 3.for a routine use as defined in subsection ( a ) ( 7 ) of this section and described under subsection ( e ) ( 4 ) ( D ) of this section ( routine uses ) ; 4.to the Bureau of the Census for purposes of planning or carrying out a census or survey or related activity pursuant to the provisions of title 13 ; 5.to a recipient who has provided the agency with advance adequate written assurance that the record will be used solely as a statistical research or reporting record, and the record is to be transferred in a form that is not individually identifiable ; 6.to the National Archives and Records Administration as a record which has sufficient historical or other value to warrant its continued preservation by the United States Government, or for evaluation by the Archivist of the United States or the designee of the Archivist to determine whether the record has such value ; 7.to another agency or to an instrumentality of any governmental jurisdiction within or under the control of the United States for a civil or criminal law enforcement activity if the activity is authorized by law, and if the head of the agency or instrumentality has made a written request to the agency which maintains the record specifying the particular portion desired and the law enforcement activity for which the record is sought ; 8.to a person pursuant to a showing of compelling circumstances affecting the health or safety of an individual if upon such disclosure notification is transmitted to the last known address of such individual ; 9.to either House of Congress, or, to the extent of matter within its jurisdiction, any committee or subcommittee thereof , any joint committee of Congress or subcommittee of any such joint committee ; 10.to the Comptroller General, or any of his authorized representatives, in the course of the performance of the duties of the Government Accountability Office ; 11.pursuant to the order of a court of competent jurisdiction ; or 12.to a consumer reporting agency in accordance with section 3711 ( e ) of title 31.Inquiry details XXXX XXXX ( Bank ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Bank ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Bank ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Bank ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Bank ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX ( Auto ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX ( Finance ) XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX Opened XXXX {$190.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Opened XXXX {$240.00} XXXX XXXX XXXX Opened XXXX {$1000.00} Other loans XXXX XXXX XXXX 5 mos Hard Inquiries When you apply for a new credit account, a hard inquiry will usually get added to your report, which can make a small dent in your score. Here are the inquiries on your XXXX report. XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Bank ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Bank ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Finance/Personal ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Credit Union ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Finance/Personal ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX  XXXX Inquiry : XXXX. XXXX, XXXX + Bank ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX. XXXX, XXXX + Finance/Personal ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Bank ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Credit Union ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Bank ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Finance/Personal ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Finance/Personal ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Finance/Personal ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Automotive ( XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Inquiry : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + Finance/Personal ( XXXX ) XXXX ADDRESSES REPORTED XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IL XXXX EMPLOYMENT INFO XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX CREDIT CARDS XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX Reported : XXXX XXXX, XXXX + {$630.00} Closed","date_sent_to_company":"2024-03-08T09:13:27.000Z","issue":"Improper use of your report","sub_product":"Credit reporting","zip_code":"61820","tags":null,"has_narrative":true,"complaint_id":"8503806","timely":"Yes","company_response":"Closed with non-monetary relief","submitted_via":"Web","company":"Experian Information Solutions Inc.","date_received":"2024-03-08T09:05:45.000Z","state":"IL","company_public_response":"Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response","sub_issue":"Reporting company used your report improperly"},"highlight":{"complaint_what_happened":["investor or servicer, or <em>current</em> insurer, in connection with a valuation of, or an assessment of the credit or prepayment <em>risks</em> associated with, an existing credit obligation ; or ( F ) otherwise has a legitimate business need for the information ( i ) in connection with a business transaction that is initiated by the consumer ; or ( ii ) to review an account to determine whether the consumer continues to meet the terms of the account.2 ( G ) executive departments and agencies in connection with"]},"sort":[6.4542723,"8503806"]},{"_index":"complaint-public-v1","_id":"8328849","_score":6.3444896,"_source":{"product":"Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports","complaint_what_happened":"THIS SECTION CLEARLY STATES A CONSUMER REPORT DOES NOT INCLUDE information or transaction between the consumer and the person making the report my PAYMENT HISTORY AND USAGE ARE BEING REPORTED 1681 A sec 2 ) Exclusions.Except as provided in paragraph ( 3 ), the term consumer report does not include ( A ) subject tosection 1681s3 of this title, any ( i ) report containing information solely as to transactions or experiences between theconsumerand thepersonmaking the report ; ( ii ) communication of that information amongpersonsrelated by common ownership or affiliated by corporate control ; or ( iii ) communication of other information amongpersonsrelated by common ownership or affiliated by corporate control, if it is clearly and conspicuously disclosed to theconsumerthat the information may be communicated among suchpersonsand theconsumeris given the opportunity, before the time that the information is initially communicated, to direct that such information not be communicated among suchpersons ; person ( b ) The term person means any individual, partnership, corporation, trust, estate, cooperative, association, government or governmental subdivision or agency, or other entity.\n\nnonaffiliated third party The term nonaffiliated third party means any entity that is not an affiliate of, or related by common ownership or affiliated by corporate control with, the financial institution, but does not include a joint employee of such institution.\n\nfinancial institution ( A ) In general The term financial institution means any institution the business of which is engaging in financial activities as described in section 1843 ( k ) of title 12.\n\nnonpublic personal information ( 4 ) Nonpublic personal information ( A ) The term nonpublic personal information means personally identifiable financial information ( i ) provided by a consumer to a financial institution ; ( ii ) resulting from any transaction with the consumer or any service performed for the consumer; or ( iii ) otherwise obtained by the financial institution. ( B ) Such term does not include publicly available information, as such term is defined by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title. ( C ) Notwithstanding subparagraph ( B ), such term ( i ) shall include any list, description, or other grouping of consumers ( and publicly available information pertaining to them ) that is derived using any nonpublic personal information other than publicly available information; but ( ii ) shall not include any list, description, or other grouping of consumers ( and publicly available information pertaining to them ) that is derived without using any nonpublic personal information.\n\n313.7 Form of opt out notice to consumers ; opt out methods.\n\n( a ) ( 1 ) Form of opt out notice. If you are required to provide an opt out notice under 313.10 ( a ), you must provide a clear and conspicuous notice to each of your consumers that accurately explains the right to opt out under that section. The notice must state : ( i ) That you disclose or reserve the right to disclose nonpublic personal information about your consumer to a nonaffiliated third party ; ( ii ) That the consumer has the right to opt out of that disclosure; and ( iii ) A reasonable means by which the consumer may exercise the opt out right.\n\n( 2 ) Examples ( i ) Adequate opt out notice. You provide adequate notice that the consumer can opt out of the disclosure of nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party if you : ( A ) Identify all of the categories of nonpublic personal information that you disclose or reserve the right to disclose, and all of the categories of nonaffiliated third parties to which you disclose the information, as described in 313.6 ( a ) ( 2 ) and ( 3 ) and state that the consumer can opt out of the disclosure of that information; and ( B ) Identify the financial products or services that the consumer obtains from you, either singly or jointly, to which the opt out direction would apply.\n\n( ii ) Reasonable opt out means. You provide a reasonable means to exercise an opt out right if you : ( A ) Designate check-off boxes in a prominent position on the relevant forms with the opt out notice ; ( B ) Include a reply form that includes the address to which the form should be mailed ; or ( C ) Provide an electronic means to opt out, such as a form that can be sent via electronic mail or a process at your web site, if the consumer agrees to the electronic delivery of information ; or ( D ) Provide a toll-free telephone number that consumers may call to opt out.\n\n( iii ) Unreasonable opt out means. You do not provide a reasonable means of opting out if : ( A ) The only means of opting out is for the consumer to write his or her own letter to exercise that opt out right; or ( B ) The only means of opting out as described in any notice subsequent to the initial notice is to use a check-off box that you provided with the initial notice but did not include with the subsequent notice.\n\n( iv ) Specific opt out means. You may require each consumer to opt out through a specific means, as long as that means is reasonable for that consumer.\n\n( b ) Same form as initial notice permitted. You may provide the opt out notice together with or on the same written or electronic form as the initial notice you provide in accordance with 313.4.\n\n( c ) Initial notice required when opt out notice delivered subsequent to initial notice. If you provide the opt out notice later than required for the initial notice in accordance with 313.4, you must also include a copy of the initial notice with the opt out notice in writing or, if the consumer agrees, electronically.\n\n( d ) Joint relationships.\n\n( 1 ) If two or more consumers jointly obtain a financial product or service from you, you may provide a single opt out notice, unless one or more of those consumers requests a separate opt out notice. Your opt out notice must explain how you will treat an opt out direction by a joint consumer ( as explained in paragraph ( d ) ( 5 ) ( ii ) of this section ).\n\n( 2 ) Any of the joint consumers may exercise the right to opt out. You may either : ( i ) Treat an opt out direction by a joint consumer as applying to all of the associated joint consumers; or ( ii ) Permit each joint consumer to opt out separately.\n\n( 3 ) If you permit each joint consumer to opt out separately, you must permit one of the joint consumers to opt out on behalf of all of the joint consumers.\n\n( 4 ) You may not require all joint consumers to opt out before you implement any opt out direction. \n( XXXX ) XXXX. If XXXX and XXXX have a joint credit card account with you and arrange for you to send statements to XXXX 's address, you XXXX do any of the following, but you must explain in your opt out notice which opt out policy you will follow : ( i ) Send a single opt out notice to XXXX 's address, but you must accept an opt out direction from either XXXX or XXXX. \n( ii ) Treat an opt out direction by either XXXX or XXXX as applying to the entire account. If you do so, and XXXX opts out, you XXXX not require XXXX to opt out as well before implementing XXXX 's opt out direction. \n( iii ) XXXX XXXX and XXXX to make different opt out directions. If you do so, ( A ) You must permit XXXX and XXXX to opt out for each other; ( B ) If both opt out, you must permit both to notify you in a single response ( such as on a form or through a telephone call ) ; and ( C ) If XXXX opts out and XXXX does not, you XXXX only disclose nonpublic personal information about XXXX, but not about XXXX and not about XXXX and XXXX jointly. \n( XXXX ) Time to comply with opt out. You must comply with a consumer 's opt out direction as soon as reasonably practicable after you receive it. \n( f ) Continuing right to opt out. A consumer may exercise the right to opt out at any time.\n\n( g ) Duration of consumer 's opt out direction.\n\n( 1 ) A consumer 's direction to opt out under this section is effective until the consumer revokes it in writing or, if the consumer agrees, electronically.\n\n( 2 ) When a customer relationship terminates, the customer 's opt out direction continues to apply to the nonpublic personal information that you collected during or related to that relationship. If the individual subsequently establishes a new customer relationship with you, the opt out direction that applied to the former relationship does not apply to the new relationship.\n\n( h ) Delivery. When you are required to deliver an opt out notice by this section, you must deliver it according to 313.9.\n\n( i ) Model privacy form. Pursuant to 313.2 ( a ) of this part, a model privacy form that meets the notice content requirements of this section is included in appendix A of this part. \n[ XXXX XXXX XXXX, XX/XX/XXXX, as amended at XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX ] XXXX Revised privacy notices. \n( a ) General rule. Except as otherwise authorized in this part, you must not, directly or through any affiliate, disclose any nonpublic personal information about a consumer to a nonaffiliated third party other than as described in the initial notice that you provided to that consumer under 313.4, unless : ( 1 ) You have provided to the consumer a clear and conspicuous revised notice that accurately describes your policies and practices ; ( 2 ) You have provided to the consumer a new opt out notice ; ( 3 ) You have given the consumer a reasonable opportunity, before you disclose the information to the nonaffiliated third party, to opt out of the disclosure; and ( 4 ) the consumer does not opt out.\n\n( b ) Examples ( 1 ) Except as otherwise permitted by 313.13, 313.14, and 313.15, you must provide a revised notice before you : ( i ) Disclose a new category of nonpublic personal information to any nonaffiliated third party ; ( ii ) Disclose nonpublic personal information to a new category of nonaffiliated third party; or ( iii ) Disclose nonpublic personal information about a former customer to a nonaffiliated third party if that former customer has not had the opportunity to exercise an opt out right regarding that disclosure.\n\n( 2 ) A revised notice is not required if you disclose nonpublic personal information to a new nonaffiliated third party that you adequately described in your prior notice.\n\n( c ) Delivery. When you are required to deliver a revised privacy notice by this section, you must deliver it according to 313.9.\n\nOverview of the Privacy Act of 1974 Conditions of Disclosure to Third Parties A. The \" No Disclosure Without Consent '' Rule No agency shall disclose any record which is contained in a system of records by any means of communication to any person, or to another agency, except pursuant to a written request by, or with the prior written consent of, the individual to whom the record pertains [ subject to 12 exceptions ]. 5 U.S.C. 552a ( b ).\n\n15 USC 6801 - Protection of nonpublic personal information U.S. Code ( a ) Privacy obligation policy It is the policy of the Congress that each financial institution has an affirmative and continuing obligation to respect the privacy of its customers and to protect the security and confidentiality of those customers nonpublic personal information.\n\n( b ) Financial institutions safeguards In furtherance of the policy in subsection ( a ), each agency or authority described in section 6805 ( a ) of this title, other than the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, shall establish appropriate standards for the financial institutions subject to their jurisdiction relating to administrative, technical, and physical safeguards ( 1 ) to insure the security and confidentiality of customer records and information ; ( 2 ) to protect against any anticipated threats or hazards to the security or integrity of such records ; and ( 3 ) to protect against unauthorized access to or use of such records or information which could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to any customer.\n\n15 U.S. Code 6802 - Obligations with respect to disclosures of personal information ( a ) Notice requirements Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, a financial institution may not, directly or through any affiliate, disclose to a nonaffiliated third party any nonpublic personal information, unless such financial institution provides or has provided to the consumer a notice that complies with section 6803 of this title.\n\n( b ) Opt out ( 1 ) In general A financial institution may not disclose nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party unless ( A ) such financial institution clearly and conspicuously discloses to the consumer, in writing or in electronic form or other form permitted by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, that such information may be disclosed to such third party ; ( B ) the consumer is given the opportunity, before the time that such information is initially disclosed, to direct that such information not be disclosed to such third party ; and ( C ) the consumer is given an explanation of how the consumer can exercise that nondisclosure option.\n\n( 2 ) Exception This subsection shall not prevent a financial institution from providing nonpublic personal information to a nonaffiliated third party to perform services for or functions on behalf of the financial institution, including marketing of the financial institutions own products or services, or financial products or services offered pursuant to joint agreements between two or more financial institutions that comply with the requirements imposed by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, if the financial institution fully discloses the providing of such information and enters into a contractual agreement with the third party that requires the third party to maintain the confidentiality of such information.\n\n( c ) Limits on reuse of information Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, a nonaffiliated third party that receives from a financial institution nonpublic personal information under this section shall not, directly or through an affiliate of such receiving third party, disclose such information to any other person that is a nonaffiliated third party of both the financial institution and such receiving third party, unless such disclosure would be lawful if made directly to such other person by the financial institution.\n\n( d ) Limitations on the sharing of account number information for marketing purposes A financial institution shall not disclose, other than to a consumer reporting agency, an account number or similar form of access number or access code for a credit card account, deposit account, or transaction account of a consumer to any nonaffiliated third party for use in telemarketing, direct mail marketing, or other marketing through electronic mail to the consumer.\n\n( e ) General exceptions Subsections ( a ) and ( b ) shall not prohibit the disclosure of nonpublic personal information ( 1 ) as necessary to effect, administer, or enforce a transaction requested or authorized by the consumer, or in connection with ( A ) servicing or processing a financial product or service requested or authorized by the consumer ; ( B ) maintaining or servicing the consumers account with the financial institution, or with another entity as part of a private label credit card program or other extension of credit on behalf of such entity ; or ( C ) a proposed or actual securitization, secondary market sale ( including sales of servicing rights ), or similar transaction related to a transaction of the consumer ; ( 2 ) with the consent or at the direction of the consumer ; ( 3 ) ( A ) to protect the confidentiality or security of the financial institutions records pertaining to the consumer, the service or product, or the transaction therein ; ( B ) to protect against or prevent actual or potential fraud, unauthorized transactions, claims, or other liability ; ( C ) for required institutional risk control, or for resolving customer disputes or inquiries ; ( D ) to persons holding a legal or beneficial interest relating to the consumer ; or ( E ) to persons acting in a fiduciary or representative capacity on behalf of the consumer ; ( 4 ) to provide information to insurance rate advisory organizations, guaranty funds or agencies, applicable rating agencies of the financial institution, persons assessing the institutions compliance with industry standards, and the institutions attorneys, accountants, and auditors ; ( 5 ) to the extent specifically permitted or required under other provisions of law and in accordance with the Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978 [ 12 U.S.C. 3401 et seq. ], to law enforcement agencies ( including the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection [ 1 ] a Federal functional regulator, the Secretary of the Treasury with respect to subchapter II of chapter 53 of title 31, and chapter 2 of title I of Public Law 91508 ( 12 U.S.C. 19511959 ), a State insurance authority, or the Federal Trade Commission ), self-regulatory organizations, or for an investigation on a matter related to public safety ; ( 6 ) ( A ) to a consumer reporting agency in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act [ 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. ], or ( B ) from a consumer report reported by a consumer reporting agency ; ( 7 ) in connection with a proposed or actual sale, merger, transfer, or exchange of all or a portion of a business or operating unit if the disclosure of nonpublic personal information concerns solely consumers of such business or unit; or ( 8 ) to comply with Federal, State, or local laws, rules, and other applicable legal requirements ; to comply with a properly authorized civil, criminal, or regulatory investigation or subpoena or summons by Federal, State, or local authorities ; or to respond to judicial process or government regulatory authorities having jurisdiction over the financial institution for examination, compliance, or other purposes as authorized by law.\n\nTHERE ARE 3 DISCLOSURES THAT ARE SUPPOSED TO BE SHARED WITH THE CONSUMER I ONLY RECEIVED ONE 15 U.S. Code 6803 - Disclosure of institution privacy policy ( a ) Disclosure required At the time of establishing a customer relationship with a consumer and not less than annually during the continuation of such relationship, a financial institution shall provide a clear and conspicuous disclosure to such consumer, in writing or in electronic form or other form permitted by the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title, of such financial institutions policies and practices with respect to ( 1 ) disclosing nonpublic personal information to affiliates and nonaffiliated third parties, consistent with section 6802 of this title, including the categories of information that may be disclosed ; ( 2 ) disclosing nonpublic personal information of persons who have ceased to be customers of the financial institution ; and ( 3 ) protecting the nonpublic personal information of consumers.\n\n( b ) Regulations Disclosures required by subsection ( a ) shall be made in accordance with the regulations prescribed under section 6804 of this title.\n\n( c ) Information to be included The disclosure required by subsection ( a ) shall include ( 1 ) the policies and practices of the institution with respect to disclosing nonpublic personal information to nonaffiliated third parties, other than agents of the institution, consistent with section 6802 of this title, and including ( A ) the categories of persons to whom the information is or may be disclosed, other than the persons to whom the information may be provided pursuant to section 6802 ( e ) of this title ; and ( B ) the policies and practices of the institution with respect to disclosing of nonpublic personal information of persons who have ceased to be customers of the financial institution ; ( 2 ) the categories of nonpublic personal information that are collected by the financial institution ; ( 3 ) the policies that the institution maintains to protect the confidentiality and security of nonpublic personal information in accordance with section 6801 of this title ; and ( 4 ) the disclosures required, if any, under section 1681a ( d ) ( 2 ) ( A ) ( iii ) of this title.\n\n( d ) Exemption for certified public accountants ( 1 ) In general The disclosure requirements of subsection ( a ) do not apply to any person, to the extent that the person is ( A ) a certified public accountant ; ( B ) certified or licensed for such purpose by a State ; and ( C ) subject to any provision of law, rule, or regulation issued by a legislative or regulatory body of the State, including rules of professional conduct or ethics, that prohibits disclosure of nonpublic personal information without the knowing and expressed consent of the consumer.\n\n( 2 ) Limitation Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to exempt or otherwise exclude any financial institution that is affiliated or becomes affiliated with a certified public accountant described in paragraph ( 1 ) from any provision of this section.\n\n( 3 ) Definitions For purposes of this subsection, the term State means any State or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, XXXX XXXX, XXXX, XXXX XXXX, the Trust Territory of the XXXX XXXX, the XXXX XXXX, or the XXXX XXXX XXXX. \n\n( XXXX ) Model forms ( XXXX ) In general The agencies referred to in section XXXX ( a ) ( XXXX ) of this title shall jointly develop a model form which XXXX be used, at the option of the financial institution, for the provision of disclosures under this section. \n\n( XXXX ) Format A model form developed under paragraph ( XXXX ) shall ( A ) be comprehensible to consumers, with a clear format and design ; ( B ) provide for clear and conspicuous disclosures ; ( C ) enable consumers easily to identify the sharing practices of a financial institution and to compare privacy practices among financial institutions ; and ( D ) be succinct, and use an easily readable type font. \n( XXXX ) Timing A model form required to be developed by this subsection shall be issued in proposed form for public comment not later than 180 days after XX/XX/XXXX. \n\n( XXXX ) Safe harbor Any financial institution that elects to provide the model form developed by the agencies under this subsection shall be deemed to be in compliance with the disclosures required under this section. \n\n( f ) Exception to annual notice requirement A financial institution that ( 1 ) provides nonpublic personal information only in accordance with the provisions of subsection ( b ) ( 2 ) or ( e ) of section 6802 of this title or regulations prescribed under section 6804 ( b ) of this title, and ( 2 ) has not changed its policies and practices with regard to disclosing nonpublic personal information from the policies and practices that were disclosed in the most recent disclosure sent to consumers in accordance with this section, shall not be required to provide an annual disclosure under this section until such time as the financial institution fails to comply with any criteria described in paragraph ( 1 ) or ( 2 ).\n\n15 U.S. Code 6804 - Rulemakinga ) Regulatory authority ( 1 ) Rulemaking ( A ) In general Except as provided in subparagraph ( C ), the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection and the Securities and Exchange Commission shall have authority to prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter with respect to financial institutions and other persons subject to their respective jurisdiction under section 6805 of this title ( and notwithstanding subtitle B of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 [ 12 U.S.C. 5511 et seq. ] ), except that the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection shall not have authority to prescribe regulations with respect to the standards under section 6801 of this title.\n\n( B ) CFTC The Commodity Futures Trading Commission shall have authority to prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter with respect to financial institutions and other persons subject to the jurisdiction of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission under section 7b2 of title 7.\n\n( C ) Federal Trade Commission authority Notwithstanding the authority of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection under subparagraph ( A ), the Federal Trade Commission shall have authority to prescribe such regulations as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter with respect to any financial institution that is a person described in section 1029 ( a ) of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 [ 12 U.S.C. 5519 ( a ) ].\n\n( D ) Rule of construction Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to alter, affect, or otherwise limit the authority of a State insurance authority to adopt regulations to carry out this subchapter.\n\n( 2 ) Coordination, consistency, and comparability Each of the agencies authorized under paragraph ( 1 ) to prescribe regulations shall consult and coordinate with the other such agencies and, as appropriate, and with [ 1 ] representatives of State insurance authorities designated by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, for the purpose of assuring, to the extent possible, that the regulations prescribed by each such agency are consistent and comparable with the regulations prescribed by the other such agencies.\n\n( 3 ) Procedures and deadline Such regulations shall be prescribed in accordance with applicable requirements of title 5.\n\n( b ) Authority to grant exceptions The regulations prescribed under subsection ( a ) may include such additional exceptions to subsections ( a ) through ( d ) of section 6802 of this title as are deemed consistent with the purposes of this subchapter.\n\n15 U.S. Code 6805 - Enforcement ( a ) In general Subject to subtitle B of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 [ 12 U.S.C. 5511 et seq. ], this subchapter and the regulations prescribed thereunder shall be enforced by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, the Federal functional regulators, the State insurance authorities, and the Federal Trade Commission with respect to financial institutions and other persons subject to their jurisdiction under applicable law, as follows : ( 1 ) Under section 1818 of title 12, by the appropriate Federal banking agency, as defined in section 1813 ( q ) of title 12, in the case of ( A ) national banks, Federal branches and Federal agencies of foreign banks, and any subsidiaries of such entities ( except brokers, dealers, persons providing insurance, investment companies, and investment advisers ) ; ( B ) member banks of the Federal Reserve System ( other than national banks ), branches and agencies of foreign banks ( other than Federal branches, Federal agencies, and insured State branches of foreign banks ), commercial lending companies owned or controlled by foreign banks, organizations operating under section 25 or 25A of the Federal Reserve Act [ 12 U.S.C. 601 et seq., 611 et seq. ], and bank holding companies and their nonbank subsidiaries or affiliates ( except brokers, dealers, persons providing insurance, investment companies, and investment advisers ) ; ( C ) banks insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ( other than members of the Federal Reserve System ), insured State branches of foreign banks, and any subsidiaries of such entities ( except brokers, dealers, persons providing insurance, investment companies, and investment advisers ) ; and ( D ) savings associations the deposits of which are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and any subsidiaries of such savings associations ( except brokers, dealers, persons providing insurance, investment companies, and investment advisers ).\n\n( 2 ) Under the Federal Credit Union Act [ 12 U.S.C. 1751 et seq. ], by the Board of the National Credit Union Administration with respect to any federally insured credit union, and any subsidiaries of such an entity.\n\n( 3 ) Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 [ 15 U.S.C. 78a et seq. ], by the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to any broker or dealer.\n\n( 4 ) Under the Investment Company Act of 1940 [ 15 U.S.C. 80a1 et seq. ], by the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to investment companies.\n\n( 5 ) Under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 [ 15 U.S.C. 80b1 et seq. ], by the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to investment advisers registered with the Commission under such Act.\n\n( 6 ) Under State insurance law, in the case of any person engaged in providing insurance, by the applicable State insurance authority of the State in which the person is domiciled, subject to section 6701 of this title.\n\n( 7 ) Under the Federal Trade Commission Act [ 15 U.S.C. 41 et seq. ], by the Federal Trade Commission for any other financial institution or other person that is not subject to the jurisdiction of any agency or authority under paragraphs ( 1 ) through ( 6 ) of this subsection.\n\n( 8 ) Under subtitle E of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 [ 12 U.S.C. 5561 et seq. ], by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, in the case of any financial institution and other covered person or service provider that is subject to the jurisdiction of the Bureau and any person subject to this subchapter, but not with respect to the standards under section 6801 of this title.\n\n( b ) Enforcement of section 6801 ( 1 ) In general Except as provided in paragraph ( 2 ), the agencies and authorities described in subsection ( a ), other than the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, shall implement the standards prescribed under section 6801 ( b ) of this title in the same manner, to the extent practicable, as standards prescribed pursuant to section 1831p1 ( a ) of title 12 are implemented pursuant to such section.\n\n( 2 ) Exception The agencies and authorities described in paragraphs ( 3 ), ( 4 ), ( 5 ), ( 6 ), and ( 7 ) of subsection ( a ) shall implement the standards prescribed under section 6801 ( b ) of this title by rule with respect to the financial institutions and other persons subject to their respective jurisdictions under subsection ( a ).\n\n( c ) Absence of State action If a State insurance authority fails to adopt regulations to carry out this subchapter, such State shall not be eligible to override, pursuant to section 1831x ( g ) ( 2 ) ( B ) ( iii ) of title 12, the insurance customer protection regulations prescribed by a Federal banking agency under section 1831x ( a ) of title 12.\n\n( d ) Definitions The terms used in subsection ( a ) ( 1 ) that are not defined in this subchapter or otherwise defined in section 1813 ( s ) of title 12 shall have the same meaning as given in section 3101 of title 12.\n\n15 U.S. Code 1681b - Permissible purposes of consumer reports * U.S. Code * Notes prev|next ( a ) In general Subject to subsection ( c ), anyconsumer reporting agencymay furnish aconsumer reportunder the following circumstances and no other : ( 1 ) In response to the order of a court having jurisdiction to issue such an order, a subpoena issued in connection with proceedings before a Federal grand jury, or a subpoena issued in accordance withsection 5318 of title 31orsection 3486 of title 18.\n\n( 2 ) In accordance with the written instructions of theconsumerto whom it relates.\n\n( 3 ) To apersonwhich it has reason to believe ( A ) intends to use the information in connection with acredittransaction involving theconsumeron whom the information is to be furnished and involving the extension ofcreditto, or review or collection of anaccountof, theconsumer ; or ( B ) intends to use the information foremployment purposes ; or ( C ) intends to use the information in connection with the underwriting of insurance involving theconsumer ; or ( D ) intends to use the information in connection with a determination of theconsumers eligibility for a license or other benefit granted by a governmental instrumentality required by law to consider an applicants financial responsibility or status ; or ( E ) intends to use the information, as a potential investor or servicer, or current insurer, in connection with a valuation of, or an assessment of thecreditor prepayment risks associated with, an existingcreditobligation ; or ( F ) otherwise has a legitimate business need for the information ( i ) in 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reports","complaint_what_happened":"XXXX XXXX Equifax XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX for XXXX XXXX IVE submitted updated drivers license my minor children, DOJ FBI VNS FTC REPORTS CFPB XXXX XXXX ORDERED DOCUMENTS FROM THE JUDGE STAMPED AND SEALED AMENDED BIRTH CERTIFICATE IM BEING RETAILITATED AGAINST DUE TO MY DL SSN NAME ALL CHANGED. My kids and. Sufffered medical malpractice due to misuse of our XXXX TAX FRAUD IVE ATTACHED EVERYTHING DUE TO DEVICES MAILED COMPRMOSED BEFORE I GET THEM IT APPEARS IM THE CRIMINAL THEY REFUSE TO REMOVE THE FRAUD NEGATIVE INFO ON MY REPORT. \nIn recent years, my family and I have been victims of numerous data breaches, fraudulent activities, and ongoing issues with medical, financial, and personal information. We were notified of a medical data breach through XXXX, impacting me and my XXXX children. Since then, I have received no settlement payments from major breaches, including XXXX XXXX, XXXX, Equifax, or Bank XXXX XXXX. Additionally, neither my children nor I have received any victims compensation from the Department of Justice, despite proof of victimization, which I have attached. \nIn XXXX, due to issues with our XXXX, our XXXX numbers were changed in an emergency by the South Carolina XXXX XXXX XXXX. The inspector assigned to the case was XXXX XXXX. After this change, I was accused of XXXX fraud. Initially, officials claimed it was a systematic error but later reversed their stance, suggesting I committed fraud, which I categorically deny. Despite my honesty and record-keeping, this accusation was sent to addresses where suspects, such as my mother XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) and my sister, reside. This systematic error negatively impacted my financial situation and my familys stability. The address XXXX XXXX XXXX in XXXX, SC, has been linked to XXXX and other records with fraudulent updates, despite never being associated with me personally. \n\nFurther, in XXXX of this year, unauthorized access to my and my childrens medical and financial records was documented, with information accessed monthly. I have had to repeatedly request the removal of a middle initial mistakenly added to my name on South Carolina XXXX XXXX. Despite assurances each time that it would be corrected, the issue persists. This is compounded by issues with phone numbers linked to breached accounts from XXXX, such as XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX. These breaches and unauthorized uses of my personal information have been verified through phone provider records. \n\nNotably, the Department XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) appears connected to some discrepancies. For example, while my XXXX benefits and associated records display my updated legal name, my benefits recertification information was suddenly switched back to my old name without explanation. Despite showing evidence of these discrepancies to officials, my benefit records have been manipulated to misrepresent my identity and financial standing. \n\nSimilarly, changes in records have affected my insurance and federal records. Unauthorized individuals manipulated my XXXX account and benefits, compromising my IP address, email authentication, and even my insurance with XXXX XXXX. Recently, fraudulent XXXX charges appeared on my insurance on XX/XX/XXXX, despite my lack of involvement. \n\nAdditional fraud has involved relatives. For instance, my sons father recently won a settlement of {$190000.00} in XX/XX/XXXX in XXXX, yet child support adjustments have been erratic, likely due to changes in XXXX and health information. XXXX XXXX noted my mothers involvement in our records, despite my request to remove her due to misuse of my information. \n\nIn XXXX, I observed unusual financial XXXX among relatives who were previously in debt but suddenly gained perfect credit. I suspected fraud, involving a XXXX associate and manipulation of XXXX records, which at XXXX point falsely listed me as the owner of a hotel with foreign employees. My former business, XXXX XXXX XXXX, was taken from me after presenting a multi-million-dollar entertainment concept to XXXX XXXX. Following this meeting, my devices were compromised, stolen, and accessed without authorization, severely impacting my career. \n\nMy current employer, XXXX XXXX XXXX, has also mishandled my compensation and benefits. After suffering a XXXX in XX/XX/XXXX, I qualified for medical leave but have yet to receive payment. Similarly, after my emergency hysterectomy in XXXX, I did not receive my full XXXX pay. In XXXX, I was shorted XXXX hours. Equipment issues were frequent, and the company appeared to hinder my ability to work by sending defective towers and assigning me to classes with inadequate resources. At XXXX point, a neighbor brought a box of equipment that XXXX confirmed had been sent to the wrong address by XXXX, compromising my security. Despite following all protocol and returning faulty equipment, the company claimed they had not received it, affecting my employment eligibility. \n\nEarlier this year, I faced issues with Concentrixs recruiter, who falsely claimed I needed a drug test, which I passed. Despite my repeated attempts to follow up, I never received responses or job confirmation. Meanwhile, XXXX unlawfully reported incorrect wages to the Social Security XXXX, resulting in a decrease in my sons XXXX benefits. Furthermore, the XXXX has provided inconsistent information about these reports, adding to our ongoing hardship. \n\nMy and my childrens medical records have also been tampered with. For example, despite having XXXX XXXX XXXX listed in my XXXX XXXX records, my primary care provider has said otherwise, leading to medical misdiagnoses. Billing inconsistencies, such as the erroneous {$80000.00} charges to XXXX for services I never received, illustrate these fraudulent practices. When I reported these discrepancies, the primary care provider unjustly dismissed me from her practice. \n\nOn several occasions, our personal records and belongings have been stolen from our home. Mail theft, unauthorized entries, and missing personal documents are regular occurrences. Recently, when XXXX requested my high school diploma, I discovered it had been stolen, along with my childrens report cards and certifications. \n\nWith evidence of multiple orchestrated financial crimes and unauthorized access to our personal, financial, and medical records by various individuals and organizations, I am seeking immediate action. This includes : XXXX. Changes to my and my childrens names. \nXXXX. Sealing of our medical record numbers, clinical records, and account histories to prevent further misuse. \nXXXX. Investigation into companies involved, including XXXX, XXXX, and other associated agencies. \n\nThese actions, constituting fraud, identity theft, unauthorized access, XXXX violations, discrimination, and retaliation, have created an unsafe environment for my family and inflicted significant financial, emotional, and physical distress. I request that immediate steps be taken to secure our information and hold responsible parties accountable. \nOver the past year, I have experienced an orchestrated pattern of financial, employment, and medical mismanagement by various organizations and individuals. The cumulative effects of these incidents have led to severe personal, medical, and financial hardship for my family and me. I implore you to address these issues with the utmost urgency, as they have impacted my health, my childrens well-being, and our financial stability. \nPersonal Background and Employment Issues with XXXX XXXX XXXX I am a single mother of XXXX children, and until recently, I was employed with XXXX XXXX XXXX. I experienced multiple incidents of payroll inconsistencies, mismanagement, and unaddressed medical leave issues due to my XXXX in XX/XX/XXXX and a prior emergency hysterectomy in XX/XX/XXXX. Despite being eligible for medical leave under federal law, I encountered severe delays and missing paychecks, including errors in my XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX payroll. XXXX withheld portions of my income during these times, creating significant financial strain. Despite my best efforts to resolve these issues internally, I was encouraged by my supervisor, XXXX XXXX, to file for unemployment, which led to additional complications. \n\nOn top of that, I faced unusual and unethical recruitment practices in XX/XX/XXXX, when I was asked to take a drug screening for a new assignment that was, according to XXXX, urgent. During this process, I encountered irregularities, including late-night calls from the recruiter, delays, and unreturned messages. Although I passed the test, the recruiter stopped responding after confirming the validity of my prescription medications. I was left without employment, and my attempts to reach XXXX or XXXX XXXX about this recruiter were met with dismissal. This left me stranded financially and emotionally, as I felt I was being set up to fail without any recourse. \n\nMoreover, I discovered frequent alterations to my tax withholding information within the XXXX system between XXXX and XX/XX/XXXX. Despite repeatedly adjusting my XXXX to reflect my head-of-household status with XXXX dependents, it was changed back to XXXX allowances without my consent. I provided proof to XXXX, but this continued unchecked. \n\nMedical and XXXX XXXX XXXX I have a complex medical history, including childhood XXXX XXXX and XXXX concerns, which have been mishandled and misdiagnosed by both XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX. Following my XXXX, which was initially recorded as a mild XXXX ( TIA ), my medical records were altered to indicate a diagnosis of hemiplegic migrainesa condition my son, not I, suffers from. This falsification has led to additional complications in my treatment and care, as my true medical needs have not been addressed. \n\nMy children and I have also faced issues with XXXX and XXXX. There are records falsely listing XXXX as XXXX, and despite requesting corrections, the errors persist. Our medical charts contain inaccurate information, including previous diagnoses, and unauthorized changes to my name and other details have resurfaced despite multiple updates. The confusion around these records has not only impacted our ability to receive proper medical care but has caused my sons XXXX benefits to decrease based on false wage reporting by XXXX. The inaccuracies in our medical histories have left us without essential treatments and correct medical advice, placing our health in jeopardy. \n\nMail Theft, Identity Theft, and XXXX XXXX I have experienced repeated mail theft, including the unauthorized removal of important documents such as my high school diploma, my childrens report cards, and various personal identification papers. On XXXX occasion, my home was left open, and my childs football game folder, which contained sensitive identification documents, was disturbed. These repeated invasions have left my family feeling vulnerable and unsafe. \n\nIn addition, I have encountered false tax documents and compromised IRS returns. XXXX forms showing electronic signatures have appeared without my knowledge, and previous years returns were tampered with, creating suspicion that I completed forms I did not. Concerningly, Ive noticed unusual discrepancies involving the Federal Reserve, where records tied to my settlements and victims compensation have been altered, preventing those funds from reaching me. Compounding this, my tax information has been altered to show false wages that caused financial setbacks, such as my sons XXXX reduction. \n\nOn multiple occasions, I have observed unauthorized changes to our benefits, accounts, and medical information from unidentified foreign sources in the XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX. Ive seen indicators suggesting that my documents are being manipulated and sold, including when XXXX documentation unexpectedly appeared on my personal devices. The situation has escalated to XXXX XXXX that my familys personal and financial records are being remotely accessed and modified, creating continual disruption to our financial and medical security. \n\nUrgent Request for Action These interconnected actions have violated numerous federal laws, including : XXXX Violations : Unauthorized access and alteration of medical records, resulting in misdiagnoses and incorrect medical treatment. \nXXXX XXXX Violations : Wrongful termination and mishandling of medical leave rights and pay by XXXX. \nSocial Security XXXX Violations : False reporting of wages to the XXXX, leading to wrongful reductions in XXXX benefits. \nIdentity Theft and XXXX XXXX : Manipulation of personal information, tax records, and financial data, impacting access to settlements and benefits. \nVictims Rights Violations : Withholding of victims compensation and child support deposits, likely due to altered banking records. \n\nThe cumulative impact of these issues is more than financial ; it has placed my familys health, well-being, and sense of security at grave risk. I request immediate intervention to investigate these ongoing issues, enforce accountability among involved parties, and ensure that our recordsmedical, employment, and financialare corrected and secured. \n\nThank you for your attention to this matter. I am prepared to provide any additional documentation needed and am hopeful that with your assistance, my family and I can regain control over our health, financial stability, and personal security. \n\nI am urgently reaching out to address suspected fraud and identity misuse affecting my account and linked records, with the goal of correcting these errors and ensuring the privacy and safety of my familys energy services. This situation has caused significant concern for our household security, and I request your immediate assistance in investigating and removing fraudulent data associated with my account. \n\nSuspected Fraudulent Activity and Urgent Concerns There are multiple emails, addresses, and phone numbers that I have discovered associated with my XXXX XXXX account and records, which I did not authorize. The following emails in XXXX and XXXX fraudulent. I am asking for them to be immediately deleted from any association with my XXXX XXXX account or records. \n\nOn XX/XX/XXXX, I requested that the account for meter XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, SC reflect my updated information, including my new name, Social Security number, and drivers license number. However, my records do not show this update, and neither do they list other addresses I have lived at under my old name. These addresses include : XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX, SC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, SC XXXX Lakecrest Apartments in XXXX, SC XXXX XXXX XXXX in Taylors, SC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX?, XXXX, SC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX, XXXX, SC XXXX This discrepancy is a serious issue, as it leaves my new identity information unlinked, while fraudulently assigned addresses remain on record. I request either the removal of XXXX XXXX XXXX from my account or the addition of my legitimate, previous addresses under my old identity. Currently, my consumer report lists a fraudulent address that was never mine and that I believe was being used by others while I maintained my own separate residence. \n\nFraudulent Use of My Identity and That of My Children Between XX/XX/XXXX and now, there have been individuals who have repeatedly used my name and my minor childrens names to obtain services and hide behind our identities. Specifically, XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, SC XXXX appears fraudulently in my records as an address someone else used to access my information and receive my drivers license. \n\nThose I believe responsible for using my identity fraudulently include : XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX These individuals have misused my identity and that of my minor children, XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX, in various financial schemes, manipulating records and identities linked to XXXX XXXX. It is essential that no accounts, direct deposits, or service addresses associated with these names, or variations like XXXX XXXX or XXXX XXXX, be linked to my XXXX XXXX account. \n\nXXXX XXXX and Billing Concerns It has come to my attention that fraudulent deposits marked as child support are being associated with my XXXX XXXX account. I also see discrepancies in my billing statements, with statements showing XXXX, OH as the merchant location, while my receipts indicate XXXX, NC. This inconsistency raises serious concerns about the integrity of these charges and possible unauthorized use. \n\nFurthermore, I have noted unusually high energy bills when our lights are on, which directly affects my familys health, as we experience symptoms of sickness when lights are used for extended periods. This unusual billing and possible connection with external deposits must be investigated, as it suggests potential fraudulent activity that could jeopardize our energy security. \n\nRequest for XXXX XXXX I am asking XXXX XXXX to take immediate steps to : XXXX. Remove fraudulent emails ( XXXX and XXXX ) and phone numbers associated with my account. \nXXXX. Correct my address history by either removing XXXX XXXX XXXX or adding legitimate past addresses under my old identity. \nXXXX. Investigate and remove unauthorized accounts or deposits connected to names used fraudulently, including aliases associated with my childrens names. \nXXXX. Examine discrepancies in billing statements and merchant location data, as these XXXX indicate unauthorized activity affecting my account. \n\nMy family depends on XXXX XXXX secure and reliable service, and any errors or fraud in our records directly impact our daily lives and well-being. I trust that XXXX XXXX will investigate and resolve these issues quickly to ensure the integrity of our account and the safety of our home. \nI am detailing the complex misuse of my identity and records by family members, which has led to financial and legal confusion. \n\nXXXX. Address and XXXX Records : Although my sister does not use my address with XXXX, XXXX with the Department of XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ) XXXX her under my address. This has led to a mix-up, as the court records show payments from XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX the determination of who is responsible for certain obligations. \nXXXX. Medical Record Number ( XXXX ) Discrepancies : At the hospital, I am listed under XXXX separate MRNsone for XXXX XXXX and another for XXXX XXXX XXXX. My sons XXXX was also changed without my consent. These discrepancies suggest attempts to use our medical records to forge identities or claim benefits fraudulently. \nXXXX. IRS Form XXXX Corrections : In XX/XX/XXXX, I received XXXX corrected IRS Forms XXXX, despite no legitimate reason for such changes. This suggests manipulation of our records, possibly to alter tax or insurance status. \nXXXX. Tax Filing Irregularities : I filed with XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and expected a refund of {$6200.00} ; however, I only received {$5100.00}. I believe my sons father manipulated tax information, possibly claiming benefits as the head of household. Despite records showing my daughter is the head of household, corrections continue to misclassify this status. \nXXXX. XXXX XXXX and XXXX Discrepancies : My sons financial deposit history begins with XXXX, identical to numbers found in XXXX records for liens and judgments related to me as a victim. Previous checks issued to me as restitution for victimization are now missing, and XXXX Carolinas Disbursement Unit ( SC SDU ) is not recording deposits to my account ( XXXX ), though some deposits appear in FHE format ( indicating possible child support or benefits for family household expenses ). \n\nThe extensive misuse of my personal information, medical and tax records, and financial deposits has caused both personal and financial harm. I am seeking thorough investigation and corrective action. \nI am filing this complaint to report extensive fraud involving forged medical and financial records linked to my family. Specifically, my sons XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX, and other family members have allegedly altered my childrens medical records at XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX under my former name, XXXX XXXX. Theyve manipulated record numbers and listed incorrect dates of service, even though XXXX XXXX lived in XXXX since XXXX. Furthermore, I have evidence showing XXXX distinct medical record numbers for XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX. \nXXXX recently won a {$200000.00} lawsuit at XXXX XXXX. Additionally, when he falsely accused me of criminal domestic XXXX ( XXXX ), the public index records show my name twice instead of his, further indicating fraudulent misuse of my identity. I have also found evidence that XXXX signed as my sons birth parent, using fraudulent documents to access benefits and funds without my consent. \nI also uncovered misuse of XXXX benefits in our medical records, falsely indicating absent parent support. In the Child Support Portal, over {$1000.00} in payments meant for my son has been held by the South Carolina State Disbursement Unit without explanation. Additionally, it appears my tax returns were forged and intercepted, with {$5100.00} issued on a fraudulent check from XXXX & XXXX XXXX XXXX instead of the original {$6200.00} owed. \nI have evidence suggesting a XXXX XXXX account was linked to my Treasury XXXX account under my new identity without my authorization. Despite removing certain addresses, XXXX and XXXX XXXX XXXX records show XXXX continued to use my address. The ongoing manipulation of my records has been substantiated by documents, and my XXXX data was also accessed without permission. I am seeking corrective action and an investigation into these fraudulent activities, which have left me financially compromised. \n\n\nSubject : Urgent Report of Financial and Privacy Violations, Medical Record Manipulation, and Fraudulent Activity To Whom It XXXX Concern, I am writing to urgently bring to your attention a series of serious violations and fraudulent activities that have caused significant financial hardship, emotional distress, and breaches of privacy for both myself and my children. We have become victims of what appears to be a carefully orchestrated scheme involving unauthorized access to medical records, misuse of personal information, and the misallocation of benefits. The following outlines in detail the specific violations, the individuals involved, and the detrimental impact this has had on our lives. \n\nXXXX. XXXX XXXX XXXX and Misdiagnosis My sons medical records at XXXX XXXX reveal troubling discrepancies, particularly an instance where his father, XXXX XXXX XXXX, signed as the patient for a visit. He did not sign as the legal guardian or authorized representativehe signed as if he were my son, which is neither accurate nor authorized. Additionally, my sons medical record number for this visit does not match the number assigned to him at birth. This inconsistency raises serious concerns about tampering and unauthorized access to our medical records. \n\nFurther, I suffered a XXXX in XX/XX/XXXX. However, records at XXXX XXXX XXXX ( connected to XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX ) indicate my son was admitted for hemiplegic migraines on the exact dates of my hospitalization, suggesting either gross error or intentional misrepresentation. This not only complicates my own diagnosis but has led to an inappropriate medical history being attached to my son. \n\nXXXX. Financial Hardship and Incorrect XXXX Benefit Allocation Recently, the Social Security XXXX reduced my sons XXXX benefits, citing funds he supposedly received from his father, who has not made any child support payments for over XXXX months. Despite my providing evidence of this nonpayment, the XXXX has continued to decrease his benefits. This financial burden has caused me great hardship and confusion, especially as my sons fathers unpaid child support was supposed to be offset against my tax refund, which was delayed for XXXX months and ultimately arrived short by over {$2000.00}. \n\nAdditionally, the Department XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) has been deducting child support for XXXX, yet only for my son, XXXX, and not my other child. XXXX claimed no offset was done, which conflicts with earlier communications. It has also come to my attention that my insurance through XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX assurances from XXXX administrators XXXX I owe no TANF obligations. This misrepresentation of benefits further amplifies my financial distress. \n\nXXXX. XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX Evidence suggests that someone XXXX have gained unauthorized access to my online records and accounts. My IP address has shown unusual access points from XXXX, where my sons father resides. In XXXX, someone using a XXXX device accessed my XXXX account without my authorization, specifically connected to XXXX XXXX. I have explained these issues to the Department of Treasury and the Department of XXXX, but the concerns persist. \n\nAdditionally, a detective revealed that my sister had used my address with the Department XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX, although her name does not appear in the XXXX system. Her use of my address for state services could be contributing to the financial and identity confusion affecting us. This misuse of my address and personal information by family members, combined with unauthorized access to my accounts, suggests a significant compromise of my personal privacy and civil rights. \n\nXXXX. Forgery, Misrepresentation, and Potential Financial Gain On XX/XX/XXXX, my sister reportedly forged my signature, making it appear that my son was in the hospital at the same time I was. This forged record enabled further manipulation of our medical history and potentially allowed for financial claims I did not authorize. In addition, school records have inexplicably reversed the roles between myself and my daughter, listing me as the student and her as the parent, which further indicates identity tampering and misrepresentation. \n\nSubjects Involved and Methods Used XXXX XXXX XXXX : Used my sons medical information, signing as the patient at XXXX XXXX without authorization. The motives appear to be tied to manipulating medical records and possibly accessing benefits fraudulently. \nMy Sister : Forged my signature, used my address with the Department XXXX XXXX XXXX and XXXX, and XXXX have contributed to the ongoing misrepresentation issues with the XXXX and state agencies. \nDepartment XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) : Deducted child support for XXXX but failed to apply it correctly, resulting in unexplained benefit misallocations and tax offset confusion. \n\nThese actions have collectively created a web of complications that leave XXXX vulnerable, financially strained, and emotionally distressed. Our rights to privacy, fair treatment, and accurate benefits allocation have been compromised. The effects of these ongoing issues are profound and have disrupted every aspect of our lives, leading to financial instability and unwarranted emotional trauma. \n\nRequest for Urgent Intervention I urge your office to investigate the following : Unauthorized Medical Record Access and Forgery : Violations under XXXX due to unauthorized changes and access to medical records. \nSocial Security XXXX : Manipulation of XXXX benefits and associated financial documents, resulting in incorrect benefit allocation. \nXXXX XXXX : Potential manipulation of child support payments, XXXX misallocation, and missing tax offsets. \nIdentity Theft and Impersonation : Fraudulent use of my address and unauthorized access to my records, resulting in compromised privacy and civil rights violations. \nWe have become victims treated as criminals, facing unwarranted scrutiny and reduction in necessary benefits. I respectfully ask for an in-depth investigation to provide relief, clarity, and accountability for those responsible. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I look forward to your prompt response.","date_sent_to_company":"2024-11-09T19:30:12.000Z","issue":"Improper use of your report","sub_product":"Credit reporting","zip_code":"296XX","tags":"Servicemember","has_narrative":true,"complaint_id":"10741046","timely":"Yes","company_response":"Closed with explanation","submitted_via":"Web","company":"EQUIFAX, INC.","date_received":"2024-11-09T18:41:16.000Z","state":"SC","company_public_response":null,"sub_issue":"Reporting company used your report improperly"},"highlight":{"complaint_what_happened":["The cumulative impact of these issues is more than financial ; it has placed my familys health, well-being, and sense of <em>security</em> at grave <em>risk</em>. I request immediate intervention to investigate these ongoing issues, enforce accountability among involved parties, and ensure that our recordsmedical, employment, and financialare corrected and secured. \n\nThank you for your attention to this matter."]},"sort":[6.066665,"10741046"]},{"_index":"complaint-public-v1","_id":"3357398","_score":5.2903223,"_source":{"product":"Checking or savings account","complaint_what_happened":"To Whom It May Concern, After marrying United States XXXX XXXX   XXXX XXXX in XX/XX/XXXX, my husband and I naturally choose to open a joint checking account in XX/XX/XXXX with his already existing USAA account. We made the call together and answered all of the questions that were probed. My husband is the primary account contributor and account holder as I have a different bank. All was well until I received a call from USAA on XX/XX/XXXX during my lunch break at work. I thought this call was in regards to a flood claim that was denied, but the representative stated I had some missing information from my membership profile. I thought the call was very odd as they were requesting some personal financial information ( estimated net worth, annual income, etc. ) that was required by the Patriot Act that I answer. I was worried it was a scam so I decided it would be best to call them myself the next day. I first looked specifically at the Patriot Act ( 2001 ),  Bank Secrecy Act ( BSA ), and Gramm-Leach- Bliley Act ( GLBA 1999 ). I learned two were designed after XX/XX/XXXX to help detect terrorism, money laundering, and illegal activities and the other to protect financial privacy. Turns out all that is required under Section 326 : Verification of Identification of the Patriot Act is : Name, Date of Birth, Social Security Number, ( to confirm they are a US citizen ), Address, and comparison with government lists of known/suspected XXXX activity ( usually referred to as banking systems ). This is in addition to record keeping as a requirement of the Treasury. All of which are used to verify the identity of the personwhich is understandable and I agree necessary. Yet, nowhere does any federal regulation however require financial information, despite USAAs claims. All of the following summaries below were direct recorded conversations, and I am willing to share them if needed. I am hoping to get confirmation that this information is required by federal law, and if it is not, I would like to take legal action against USAA as I believe it is a violation of my financial protection rights. What follows is quite extensive, but felt it imperative I be comprehensive. \nOn XX/XX/XXXX I called USAA myself to confirm their claim. The agent demanded the information was required by federal law by the Patriot Act and Bank Secrecy Act and that I was required to answer the personal finance questions. I was informed if I did not answer the questions the account would be closed or our assets frozen. I was confused why the needed information was not gathered when we opened the account and was uncomfortable about the questions as it didnt seem it was a federal regulation, so I requested to speak to a manager. The following conversation was with XXXX, of the executive resolutions team, as the senior advisor at USAA : I enquired, did I sign your privacy notice? After we determined it is never actually signed, in regards to my privacy, she checked and confirmed my privacy preference is share. I asked, What changed where you are now required to get my information since you didnt get it before as it is required by federal law? Or is it not required and this is just something that USAA is doing? She replied, No this is something that is required for secondary account holders by the federal law. So I inquired, When we opened the account you claim we used the primarys ( my husbands ) information and that has been sufficient for the last year. This isnt my primary account I have a different bank. So why all of the sudden now are you threatening to inactivate our account if I dont give you this information? If it wasnt required before what makes it required now? The only answer Ive gotten is that it is federal law ; so either you werent compliant with federal law and are now being required to get the information, or it is for your own interest. I would like to know what those interests are, what you are going to do with this information, if you are going to be sharing any of this information, or using it for rates or other data then I am required to view the privacy notice for you to do that. So I am confused. As I was not the primary account holder, I was told I was not allowed to get access to the information we provided when the account was opened. I would have to wait for my husband to be present. \nIn the meantime, I reached out to my personal bank on XX/XX/XXXX. They advised me NOT to share this information as it is not a federal law and could be shared. I decided to take another step further and speak to XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX, another Federal Bank to see if this information was indeed required by all other banks as USAA claimed. I spoke to manager XXXX and the conversation went as follows : I wondered what questions she would be asking us or what information would they need to open a joint account and she stated, IDs, maiden name, SSN, DOB. While they may have different policies, as for it being a law, all banks would be following it, as far as I know it is not considered a law. Even if there are financial questions that we may ask you for loans, credit card, or investment accounts, they are up to you if you want to answer. This confirmed my research that it was not a federal requirement. \nLater the same day of XX/XX/XXXX, when my husband was home, we spent two hours on the phone to try and get some answers. First, was with USAA agent XXXX. In summary we challenged why this information wasnt provided when the account was opened, this was due to periodic reviews of accounts, the accounts who have not answered these questions are being notified they do need to answer the questions. We had wanted to view the paperwork when the account was opened, but she did not have the information because, we do not have that information to see. It is at the back office where they opened the account. We insisted to be transferred to them stating she would be right back with us. We waited on hold for over 45 minutes, with no answer and never spoke to her again. \nOn our next attempt we decided to call as if we were opening an account to see how that department would answer our questions. After talking to USAA representative XXXX, we were told I should be able to access any information even though I am not the primary contrary to what I have been told prior. XXXX stated we have to ask financial information as all banks do. After waiting on hold for another 10 minutes for him to review the notes, and the nature of our call he stated again, I do not have access to see the information or the answers that were provided when you opened the account. I work in XXXX and XXXX in XXXX XXXX XXXX. He did confirm that he was asking those same questions when accounts were being opened now : annual income, estimate net worth, occupation, etc.. He stated there are other regulations that require income information under customer due diligence under regulation D and various banking regulations. He was not able to send me information about due diligence so we were conferenced in to Senior with Executive resolutions XXXX ( CEO member relations? ) : XXXX tried to assist us in trying to figure out what information we provided when opening the account. She stated, let me explain to you whats going on. You would not have gotten this information when you opened your account. There was an enhancement to the Patriot Act last year [ XXXX ]. So, this year, all the banks have to comply with the enhancement of the Patriot Act. So those questions like your employment, your income, things like that. So those are a federal regulation now that banks are required to collect this information as part of the customer due diligence information to better get to know your customers ( KYC ) due to all of the terrorism, and things like that going on. We stated we thought we answered our annual income and other questions when we opened the account. She stated each person on the account needed to provide separate information even though we were married. XXXX directed me to the FDIC.gov website to search Customer Due Diligence ( CDD ) which I did. I told XXXX that my personal bank advised I do not give this information as they were not required to and she stated, well they will be. This is a federal regulation that went into effect. XXXX confirmed we started asking these questions this year, but the law went into effect last year so the banks now have to go in and get this information from account holders. I told her all that I could find in regards to the laws were name, date of birth, SSN, and she articulated, It will state other information on that website regarding the customer due diligence where you can ask certain information. On the website I saw nothing even closely related to financial information being required on the CDD update. We repeated to request to see what information was given upon opening of our joint checking account before we add to anything, in hopes to make any information accurate and true. XXXX then stopped answering our questions, and transferred us again to the back office that never answered the phone while hanging up. We waited on hold for 15 minutes to no avail. \nThe final call, was still on XX/XX/XXXX, was the checking department where we spoke to representative XXXX. Irritated she also couldnt access the information we provided when we opened our account so we could verify what information we already provided. I educated her this information was required by the Patriot Act to be kept and maintained for 5 years. We were then compelled to be transferred to specialist XXXX for the next hour about the KYC and CCD questions. We exasperated explaining we were trying first to confirm what information they already had before adding more to it, then trying to better understand their requirement as it was not a federal law to provide financial information under the BSA, Patriot Act, or Due Diligence update. The conversation with XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX went as follows as is quite lengthy : I dictated Are you filing a SAR? I am not comfortable sharing the information as it increases my risk of identity theft, a data breach, you can share the information with credit bureaus, internal marketing, external marketing, joint marketing, and affiliates. I have not been told how this information will be protected, or how it is shared, or how you secure the information. I have been told I can not opt out, and it is a violation of the Gramm Leach Bliley Act of 1999 [ nor had I seen a privacy notice for XXXX ]. Until those questions are answered for me this is not allowed. She rudely exclaimed, So I will first say the majority of what you say is incorrect. It is absolutely required under the BSA and under the Patriot Act. Any large bank by FDIC regulation is required to abide by these laws. I agreed these are federal laws, but that financial questions are not apart of those laws. She stated, Yes they are Maam. I quoted section 326 of the Patriot Act, and she ignored it. She was able to confirm in the notations that they had my employment information, physical address, your social security number, date of birth, citizenship, and your full name. That is what we have on file. I stated that my annual income is not a requirement of a federal law as they are already able to verify my identity by the Patriot Act. She stated, yes, it is a requirement and I will agree to disagree. I requested to speak to legal to learn how they will protect and share and secure the information and opt me out of sharing. Id like them to show me the privacy notice from this year or you are not getting the information. I would like to speak to legal to hear on the record what they will do with the information to protect and secure it and opt me out of sharing or I am not going to answer. She replied, okay then your account will be closed. Our legal department does not reach out to customers regarding this matter because it is a standard matter and you absolutely are required. I stated, no other banks Ive spoken with are requiring this information and that is not true. She stated, that is it true and I dont need to speak to your banks as that would be a waste of my time. This conversation is not productive and you have received the same information from five different people. After threatening to end the call, she exclaimed, you have your opinion and it is not factual. I apologize if you disagree but that is not going to change the federal regulations. \nInstead of her ending the call, I stated there was something else she could help with in regards to why if this requirement came out in XX/XX/XXXX, why we werent asked upon opening the account in XX/XX/XXXX. She held there was an internal audit around the time we opened our account and found there was information that they did not have on file as I have already told you. It did not go out in mass issue to members as it would have overwhelmed their system and call volumes. It has just taken this long to get to my name. They have to go through all of their records from the XXXX, XXXX, and XXXX and so yes we have had to do that in groups. We had her confirm once my husband was on the phone that he had already answered the questions they have everything that they need on file for him but was not able to determine when or how he answered the questions. \nMy husband calmly stipulated are the questions different for my personal account because I thought when we opened our joint account, we did it at our combined income levels not separate. She simply said yes, so we reiterated, if they have the combined income of mine and hers together as one number, we needed access to it so we could separate it properly, instead of adding more to it which would change our risk factor. She detailed we can not have a joint answer for two people. However, she was not able to confirm what our annual income was for the account. I do not see it in front of me it is in the back-office records. I was troubled saying, if I gave you my annual income now, it could be potentially adding it to the joint income they may already have which wouldnt be accurate for the federal government She informed us, Their records department is a non-member contact, which is why you never got a response from them as they do not accept phone calls, they are a back office department. We tried to explain we had already been transferred to them twice today and she declared she didnt know how and she couldnt speak to what has happened on previous calls. We stated again we needed to either give us the information that is on our records right now, or we have to update them both together. XXXX described, what I update will just go through the system to records and add to it. There is no way to remove it even if he were to call and change it. No so these are general questions. All these are for it to be sure we can do mitigate risk and be sure that we can do risk monitoring for our members activity. Thats all it is for. So, we corroborated if we gave you the wrong information and were put into a different risk bracket that was going to be a problem. XXXX held, So no, you are misunderstanding what I am saying sir. We do not put you into brackets based on risk factors or anything like that. All it is, is to know if a member makes XXXX-XXXX and a wire comes in for a XXXX dollars that looks strange. That is all it is for. Just so we can have a gauge. Kind of a point a perception to go off of, a point of reference that is literally all it is. We stated in order to do that accurately, we would need to update our information together to separate it. She alleged, we do not have a way to update it, and my husband verbalized, then that is a problem for you not for me. She threatened, not necessarily because if you refuse to provide this information your account will be closed. I can not change an existing number ; I can input new data into the records system that is a form on your profile that is personally attached to you. It then gets sent to our back office for them to file. I can not change his because there is no place to input it. \nAs we expressed concern our direct deposits would be leaked into the account the following week she voiced, I could not find exactly a turn around time for when we needed to move our money out before the account closes. What I would have to do would be to put in a work order to the back office stating that you are refusing to answer the questions. Then at that time they review the account for closure. They would send out an official check with the remaining funds. The team that handles this, [ the MOET team ], it is not records. All direct deposits would be rejected go back to the sender, or if it is within a day or two it could force reopen it if it had not closed completely but usually goes back to the sender. Due to the inconvenience, my husband verified there was no way we could opt out of this, and she expressed, no sir it is a federal regulation. I struggled to get her to conference us into the MOET team who was handling this situation as seniors in the bank, however after being on hold for 20 minutes, she was not able to contact them. XXXX exclaimed she could no longer spent any more time with us to be available for other customers. She confirmed they were very backed up due to all of this going on and it is not a large department. I was frustrated that we would not be able to contact them ourselves and therefore our account would be closed. She confirmed there is no way to contact them by email, by direct number, or any other format by her understanding. This is because they do not use email for secured information. \nConsequently, on Saturday XX/XX/XXXX I realized the need to escalate the complaint so I could have someone call us back since the MOET team was not easily available before the account would be closed. A representative, XXXX, with the Executive Resolutions team, helped me to file a complaint and I was told I would be getting a call back from the CEOs office. She once more confirmed the information is used for banking regulations under the Patriot Act and passed in XXXX after XX/XX/XXXX. When it comes to the Patriot Act it advises us as a financial institution just making sure we are doing our customer due diligence we have to know who our customers are. That is ensuring that we know the individual that is with us here at USAA and what they are using the front for. If someone is using the account as money laundering or transferring money to foreign countries. So that we are not letting people move money around that shouldnt be moving money around. If we do not know our customers enough, you can be asked again and re-verify the information periodically to verify it is still accurate and on file. I reaffirmed in regards to due diligence we didnt have any foreign accounts, and my personal account was not at this bank, and my husband is the primary account holder for the joint checking account which they have his information. I confirmed no other federal banks are requiring these questions. I quoted the GLBA and that our last privacy notice was in XXXX and that was a concern and we are not being given the option to opt out. I tried to express my concerns of using the federal government phrase when it is not a federal requirement, and that it was a serious compliant. She agreed that I should speak to the MOET team. I articulated again they do not answer the phone and she agreed it is a busy department and that you have to wait as they are working overtime. Therefore, I was concerned it wouldnt be resolved in a timely fashion. In my attempt to reach the quality department no one answered again. I was confirmed the CEOs office would contact me within one business day after confirming my phone number on Saturday. \nTwo businesses days later on Tuesday XX/XX/XXXX, I conversed with XXXX from the CEOs office. I gave her a summary of my complaints that our documentation when the account was opened can not be verified, changed, or updated, thus denying us to potentially separate our incomes into two separate numbers. I explained the MOET team could not be reached. I also expressed concern about their requirement to answer the income questions as they are not a federal law for income information as I do not have a loan with them and am not a primary account holder. I told her I didnt appreciate being treated like trash, and be threatened to close my account stating it is a federal law when it is not. Intimidating people to answer questions when the federal government does not require income information and canceling accounts is a huge problem. XXXX stated she was trying to figure out when the account would be closed, but is still waiting from a response from the MOET team. She claimed, It is our current policy and our hands are being tied due to federal guidelines that are forcing us to change and ask these specific questions. I also know that if these questions are not being answered the account will more than likely be closed. They can inactivate the account and in other instances it will be closed. In order to get us into compliance we are being instructed we have to ask this. I requested, to see something official in a document file. I requested to see the policy by email or by mail. I stated that I would like to see that where it specifically asks for income information. She stated, she does not see them written down specifically to ask income questions. I inquired, then how do you know that as a fact? She admitted, I am still waiting for answers. As far as closing accounts we are covered by our depository agreement to do that. That has nothing to do with KYC and that they are closing accounts and inactivating them if the KYC isnt answered. She summarized my concerns and stated she would get back to me with hopefully answering all of my questions. \nOn Thursday XX/XX/XXXX I got another call from a different USAA representative trying to get me to answer the questions again. They stated they will call again in five business days, and then proceed to close the account if I do not answer the questions. She was unaware of the investigation in XXXX office. Later in the evening on XX/XX/XXXX, I spoke to XXXX for the second time. She stated they still will not tell me what the answers were upon opening our joint checking account. They will not update his information unless there was a new product that was applied for and that they will remain there unless a new product is applied for. I postulated, why can they not answer what they are? Do they not have the questions or the answers when the account was opened? Why cant they tell you? It concerns me they do not have them, which is a federal regulation of the Patriot Act they keep them on file. You said the information is under his [ husbands ] primary account. It is unacceptable they cant prove or say what our income is, but that they have it on file, how do they know what they have? It is my legal right to know what I answered, and you are telling me no that I cant have the information. She confirmed that my husband was asked CDD questions this XX/XX/XXXX through the USAA app detour. However, she does not have access to the questions and has been having computer problems all day and her co-worker never supplied them as requested. In regards to what document stated they need to ask income information, she specified it was under the CDD guidelines from the XX/XX/XXXX amendment in the four specific guidelines. She stated she could not distribute the internal document that requires it but did pass legal review and compliance. That is what they are using to fulfill the requirements of the four CDD guidelines. The privacy notice she stated was listed on the USAA website and was revised in XXXX and it has not changed since then, but it is delivered annually and it does state they collect income information. My guess is that is still the current privacy promise and it has not been updated since then but I will verify that. If the privacy promise hasnt changed the revision date it would be the last time that it was revised and therefore is the same. I questioned why the year wouldnt be changed for the new year ( XXXX ), and she stated it didnt need to. I was concerned by this because they are now collecting new income information but it didnt require any changes. \nXXXX verified that we did not answer the questions when the account was opened. I questioned this fact as she does not have access to those and has no idea what was actually requested or answered. This was because she was still trying to get that information from the MOET time. She admitted she does not know. I repeated until we know for sure, I do not want to add to a joint income balance, we can not proceed. If they are refusing to give it to her then thats a problem. In regards to the CDD questions, we determined they make up their own policy which I am not allowed to see stating that it requires income information. I recapped it applies to a USAA policy and is NOT A FEDERAL REQUIREMENT OR LAW. \nXXXX reasoned, when a regulator comes to look at us and asks how are you complying with the CDD guidelines that were outlined, we present them with the CDD questionnaire, period. That is how it relates to the CDD guidelines. It is our internal process and policy due to the government requirement. I argued, the government does not require everyone to answer income information. That is not true. Your institution is requiring that by yourselves. It is not a federal guideline to obtain income information for a joint checking account. Or for any account. Your bank is determining that and doing it all by themselves. Which, granted, you are compliant because you are getting name, DOB, and SSN which is all that is required. You are just going above and beyond thatwhich is fine if you want to. However, stating it is a FEDREAL LAW for me to give it to you is not the case. It is not a federal law for me to provide you my income information. There are laws that protect my financial privacy and I do not have to give it to you, which is why you can close my account and I can go somewhere else. If it was a federal requirement, I would be required at every other bank, which I am not. I spoke to six of the top bank executives in this country that are bigger than you and it is not a federal regulation. So, by you threating people and telling them that it isis a problem because it is not. Even when they called today, they said the same thing. USAA is requiring it, but it is not a federal law. She alleged, so that we comply. I repeated, it is required that you comply by confirming my identity with name, DOB, SSN, and address, running it through your banking system, and with my occupation. That is more than enough to verify someones identity which is all that the CDD requires. Your bank is going outside of that and getting income information. This is fine like I said, but it is not a federal requirement for me to specifically give you my income ; it is not. She finally admits, no it is a requirement of USAA in order for us to meet the guidelines. I again, it is not a federal requirement, it is USAAs requirement. I told her I had a screen shot on my phone it was a federal regulation, it is not. Do you understand? It is a problem. It is your regulation and thats it. It is just yours. She says, so we are in compliance with the federal regulation and the CDD requirements. I strained to clarify, we have been in compliance with you since we opened our account. Stating that if we dont answer the questions, we are not is a lie. And threatening to close my account with you is also a problem because you are stating it is a federal regulation when it is your regulation. Those are two very different things. You are still in compliance even if you were to take the income information out. She says, well not when our policy states that we have to obtain that information, we are not in compliance. I enlightened, even the OCC that regulates you doesnt require that. I could understand that you could close our account because we didnt meet your policy guidelines, thats fine. But telling me specifically it is because it is a federal requirement is not the case. It is not complaint with your policy and your policy alone. \nWe tried to go over it again. I replicated, It isnt because I am not being federally compliant with the law like you are claiming, it is that it is compliant with USAA policy, not the federal government. By you telling me it is a violation of the Patriot Act is not the case. By you telling me it is a violation of the BSA is not the case. By you telling me it is a violation of the XX/XX/XXXX CDD is not the case. Because those are federal laws. There is nothing in any of those laws that specifically require income. It does not exist. That is USAAs policy not the federal government. So by all of these conversations I have on recordings of you telling me that, all the screenshots, and documents, is a big problem. When asking about reaching out to legal she assures me, So legal has already went over our questions I was flustered, okay, are they aware that youre telling people it is a federal regulation for me to answer my income questions? If they were, they would be fixing it immediately as it is a USAA policy. I dont understand why you cant just say it is a USAA policy? Why are you throwing words around and trying to include the federal government when it is none of their business to ask me those questions. Are they aware you are asking them? Because the OCC was concerned [ I spoke to them on XX/XX/XXXX ]. Are they aware of that? That you are telling customers it is a federal requirement by the Patriot Act? No other big banks ask those questions, just you, because it is your own policy. She stated, I am understanding. \nFor additional confirmation, I called XXXX XXXX XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX as they are the second largest bank in the United States with assets worth {$2200.00} XXXX dollars in XXXX so figured it would be a worthy source. I spoke to XXXX, she stated to open a joint checking account they would need, license, 2 forms of id ( government and personal ), type of account, SSN, address. I have worked for the bank for 38 years and we have never requested income information. We do not ask net worth or income as it is not a government regulation. I can assure you if it was XXXX XXXX XXXX would be doing it. This was encouraging that asking personal financial information was indeed NOT a federal regulation. This was further established with two other local banks in my area to provide some additional ease. \nOn XX/XX/XXXX I spoke to XXXX of MI, OCC, and confirmed with CFPB, and MI Attorney General there is no requirement for financial information and each suggested I file complaints. I followed up with XXXX on XX/XX/XXXX and XXXX. She confirmed we have private settings, our account won't be closed until XXXX, but was unable to find any information from when the account was opened. She stated there were no issues with their privacy notice or way they are doing things and was approved by legal and compliance. I request help. I feel what USAA is doing is a violation of Section 326 of the Patriot Act, Record Keeping, and the GLBA. I am not comfortable with how they have conducted this process, and feel as though they are intimidating people to sacrifice their private financial information by manufacturing it is a federal law. To my knowledge we do not meet any of the BSA requirements that would make us candidates for filing a SAR. In recent legal cases vs.USAA in XX/XX/XXXX I want to make sure this is allowed and is not similar violation","date_sent_to_company":"2019-08-28T04:55:29.000Z","issue":"Closing an account","sub_product":"Checking account","zip_code":"48125","tags":"Servicemember","has_narrative":true,"complaint_id":"3357398","timely":"Yes","company_response":"Closed with explanation","submitted_via":"Web","company":"UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION","date_received":"2019-08-28T04:31:00.000Z","state":"MI","company_public_response":"Company believes it acted appropriately as authorized by contract or law","sub_issue":"Company closed your account"},"highlight":{"complaint_what_happened":["All these are for it to be sure we can do mitigate <em>risk</em> and be sure that we can do <em>risk</em> monitoring for our members activity. Thats all it is for. So, we corroborated if we gave you the wrong information and were put into a different <em>risk</em> bracket that was going to be a problem. XXXX held, So no, you are misunderstanding what I am saying sir. We do not put you into brackets based on <em>risk</em> factors or anything like that."]},"sort":[5.2903223,"3357398"]},{"_index":"complaint-public-v1","_id":"4201291","_score":4.97602,"_source":{"product":"Debt collection","complaint_what_happened":"XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NY XXXX Social Security # XXXX DOB : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX. XXXX  XXXX, XXXX, Texas XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX, XXXX, GA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX, XXXX, PA XXXX DISCLOSURE : THIS IS NOT AN IDENTITY THEFT DISPUTE, PLEASE REFRAIN FROM TAKING ANY POSITION OF IDENTITY THEFT EITHER WITH ANY CREDIT REPORTING AGENCY OR ANY SUBSCRIBERE THAT PARTAKES IN THE PRIVLIDGES ON REPORTING CONSUMERS PAYMENT HISTORY, IT IS A DISPUTE ON GROUNDS OF VALIDATION PURPOSES ONLY. \n\nLEGAL DISPUTE REQUESTING FULL DISCLOSURE OF TRUE TIMELINES PERTAINING TO TRADELINE PROCUREMENT, IN ADDITION TO ACTUAL PAYMENT HISTORY PROVING ACTUAL INITIAL DATE OF FIRST 30-DAY LATE PAYMENT HISTORY, THUS TRIGGERING THE 7-YEAR RULE THAT RELATES TO ERRONEOUS OR OBSOLETE INFORMATION. \n605. Requirements relating to information contained in consumer reports [ 15 U.S.C. 1681c ] ( a ) Information excluded from consumer reports. Except as authorized under subsection ( b ) of this section, no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information : ( 1 ) Cases under title 11 [ United States Code ] or under the Bankruptcy Act that, from the date of entry of the order for relief or the date of adjudication, as the case may be, antedate the report by more than 10 years.\n\n( 2 ) Civil suits, civil judgments, and records of arrest that from date of entry, antedate the report by more than seven years or until the governing statute of limitations has expired, whichever is the longer period.\n\n( 3 ) Paid tax liens which, from date of payment, antedate the report by more than seven years.\n\n( 4 ) Accounts placed for collection or charged to profit and loss which antedate the report by more than seven years. ( 1 ) ( 5 ) Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions\nof crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.1 ( b ) Exempted cases. The provisions of subsection ( a ) of this section are not applicable in the case of any consumer credit report to be used in connection with ( 1 ) a credit transaction involving, or which may reasonably be expected to involve, a principal amount of {$150000.00} or more ; ( 2 ) the underwriting of life insurance involving, or which may reasonably be expected to involve, a face amount of {$150000.00} or more ; or ( 3 ) the employment of any individual at an annual salary which equals, or which may reasonably be expected to equal {$75000.00}, or more. ( c ) Running of reporting period. ( 1 ) In general. \nThe 7-year period referred to in paragraphs ( 4 ) and ( 6 ) ** of subsection ( a ) shall begin, with respect to any delinquent account that is placed for collection ( internally or by referral to a third party, whichever is earlier ), charged to profit and loss, or subjected to any similar action, upon the expiration of the 180-day period beginning on the date of the commencement of the delinquency which immediately preceded the collection activity, charge to profit and loss, or similar action. \nCREDITOR CONTACT INFORMATION : CAPITOL ONE XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, UT XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX On these subscribers that are reporting the affixed information, I am requesting full validation such as, original transfer rights to collect, confirmation of legal timeline to report on credit and/or collection procedures, validation of licensing requirements, posted bonding requirements, oversight on monthly payment histories, proper subscriber agreement compliance with credit reporting agencies, and overall compliance with all Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act bylaws as mandated by federal laws. If all of these requirements are not in order, then I have the legal right to request the deletion of this tradeline accordingly. \n\n\n\nXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, DE XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX On these subscribers that are reporting the affixed information, I am requesting full validation such as, original transfer rights to collect, confirmation of legal timeline to report on credit and/or collection procedures, validation of licensing requirements, posted bonding requirements, oversight on monthly payment histories, proper subscriber agreement compliance with credit reporting agencies, and overall compliance with all Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act bylaws as mandated by federal laws. If all of these requirements are not in order, then I have the legal right to request the deletion of this tradeline accordingly. \n\nXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, UT XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX On these subscribers that are reporting the affixed information, I am requesting full validation such as, original transfer rights to collect, confirmation of legal timeline to report on credit and/or collection procedures, validation of licensing requirements, posted bonding requirements, oversight on monthly payment histories, proper subscriber agreement compliance with credit reporting agencies, and overall compliance with all Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act bylaws as mandated by federal laws. If all of these requirements are not in order, then I have the legal right to request the deletion of this tradeline accordingly. \n\n\nDISCLOSURE : At no time is this a dispute of identity theft or fraud, and I want my dispute answered by the creditor supplying the information on me to be 100 % validated, and/or to see if the timeline for its existence has passed, or if the credit/collection/public record tradeline is on my credit report in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act or a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Any item that I believe is not being validated by the creditor or collection agency or public record vendor will be disputed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau at a future date. If the item in dispute is legally valid, I will stand by that validation. We only request validation of information and/or debt ownership. At no time will I dispute a credit reporting agency, as it is imperative to the American free markets that XXXX, XXXX and XXXX XXXX maintain integrity for the American consumers. \nThe following federal laws are what I am basing my rights under : Amended consumer rights Fair Credit Reporting Act Public Law 15 U.S.C. 1681 : https : //www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/pdf-0111-fair-credit-reporting-act.pdf Fair Debt Collection Practices Act : https : //www.ftc.gov/enforcement/rules/rulemaking-regulatory-reform-proceedings/fair-debt-collection-practices-act-text I make this request based upon potentially six criteria : 1 ) That I personally agreed and signed a application and/or contract on an extension of credit, and that I may have been late on payments and desire to find an agreed upon timeline when my credit trade line will go to a positive status, or be in position for its legal deletion mandated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act 7-Year rule on the deletion of antiquated information. \n2 ) That there may be items on my credit report that was acquired through a public record vendor, and that I may request a fully documented validation of any or all items posted from public record, and upon discovery may request the deletion of the public record postings based upon legal time limits, and/or completed research proving the settled agreements between myself and a second or third party. In and event, if the public record is legal, I will agree upon the trade line being maintained on my credit report until the time arrives where it can legally be removed.\n\n3 ) I may dispute any collection agency that maintains that they are attempting to collect a debt, either for an original creditor I may have had an association with, or if the collection agency maintains that they have acquired the debt. I may request from the debt collector full documentation of assignment of debt collection in written form as mandated by the Federal Trade Commission, including but not limited to verification that the collection agency is bonded and legally approved to collect debts from consumers within my state of residency, and if the agency maintains that the debt has been acquired by purchase, then full documented history of the debt transfer either directly from the original creditor and/or from the securitized trust the debt may have been sold to in a debt portfolio administered through the full regulatory body of the Securities and Exchange Commission. I may in addition request such documentation through the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation if that is indeed the governing body of the original credit grantor. \n4 ) I will dispute all public utility payment histories including the collection process assigned to any collection agency, as all public utilities including cell phone charges, natural gas, electric and public violations within municipalities are not governed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act, but by governing bodies within each state known as public service commissions. At no time will I ever agree upon the postings of public utilities on my credit report, even though I understand that I may volunteer to add my payment histories of this nature at any time.\n\n5 ) I may request the services of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to help me as a potential mediator in cases where I believe that my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act are in violation. At all times I will maintain a professional demeanor on the clearance of negative information on any of my credit reports. \n6 ) I will only file a direct complaint with any credit reporting agency if I believe enough evidence has been ascertained showing that the creditor, collection agency and/or public service vendor is in violation of their subscriber agreement with any credit reporting agency.\n\nI may dispute excessive inquiries posted on my credit reports based on the following. As the Federal Trade Commission struggles every year with maintaining the integrity of the credit community, from filing charges against illegal collection practices that abuse against the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act ( FACTA ), bigger problems have evolved that may never be addressed without Congressional overhaul on current legislation. There is one major problem in the FICO scoring models implemented with each major credit reporting agency ( CRAS ). The excessive use of credit checks that draw down ones credit scores, and in many cases these credit reports are run as a full inquiry that causes severe damage to a persons credit score even though there was no validation on approval to pull credit or as the FCRA states a legitimate business need. Accordingly ; I may request under my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act ( FACTA ), and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) I request a full validation of each posted inquiry, proving that I indeed signed a credit authorization for each inquiry. \n\nDISCLOSURE : THIS IS NOT AN IDENTITY THEFT DISPUTE, PLEASE REFRAIN FROM TAKING ANY POSITION OF IDENTITY THEFT EITHER WITH ANY CREDIT REPORTING AGENCY OR ANY SUBSCRIBERE THAT PARTAKES IN THE PRIVLIDGES ON REPORTING CONSUMERS PAYMENT HISTORY, IT IS A DISPUTE ON GROUNDS OF VALIDATION PURPOSES ONLY. \n\nLEGAL DISPUTE ON EXCESSIVE INQUIRY PRACTICES INTO A CONSUMER REPORT WITHOUT PROPER DISCLOSURES IN PLACE AND/OR ABUSIVE EXTENSION OF LEGITIMATE BUSINESS PURPOSES, THIS IS THE ACTUAL GUIDELINES OF OBTAINING CONSUMER REPORTS UNDER THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT As a public service, the staff of the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) has prepared the following complete text of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. Although staff generally followed the format of the U.S. Code as published by the Government Printing Office, the format of this text does differ in minor ways from the Code ( and from West 's U.S. Code Annotated ). For example, this version uses FCRA section numbers ( 601-625 ) in the headings. ( The relevant U.S. Code citation is included with each section heading and each reference to the FCRA in the text. ) 604. Permissible purposes of consumer reports [ 15 U.S.C. 1681b ] ( a ) In general. Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 1 ) In response to the order of a court having jurisdiction to issue such an order, or a subpoena issued in connection with proceedings before a Federal grand jury.\n\n( 2 ) In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates.\n\n( 3 ) To a person which it has reason to believe ( A ) intends to use the information in connection with a credit transaction involving the consumer on whom the information is to be furnished and involving the extension of credit to, or review or collection of an account of, the consumer ; or ( B ) intends to use the information for employment purposes ; or ( C ) intends to use the information in connection with the underwriting of insurance involving the consumer ; or ( D ) intends to use the information in connection with a determination of the consumer 's eligibility for a license or other benefit granted by a governmental instrumentality required by law to consider an applicant 's financial responsibility or status ; or ( E ) intends to use the information, as a potential investor or servicer, or current insurer, in connection with a valuation of, or an assessment of the credit or prepayment risks associated with, an existing credit obligation ; or ( F ) otherwise has a legitimate business need for the information ( i ) in connection with a business transaction that is initiated by the consumer ; or ( ii ) to review an account to determine whether the consumer continues to meet the terms of the account.\n\n( 4 ) In response to a request by the head of a State or local child support enforcement agency ( or a State or local government official authorized by the head of such an agency ), if the person making the request certifies to the consumer reporting agency that ( A ) the consumer report is needed for the purpose of establishing an individual 's capacity to make child support payments or determining the appropriate level of such payments ; ( B ) the paternity of the consumer for the child to which the obligation relates has been established or acknowledged by the consumer in accordance with State laws under which the obligation arises ( if required by those laws ) ; ( C ) the person has provided at least 10 days ' prior notice to the consumer whose report is requested, by certified or registered mail to the last known address of the consumer, that the report will be requested ; and ( D ) the consumer report will be kept confidential, will be used solely for a purpose described in subparagraph ( A ), and will not be used in connection with any other civil, administrative, or criminal proceeding, or for any other purpose. ( 5 ) To an agency administering a State plan under Section 454 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 654 ) for use to set an initial or modified child support award. ( b ) Conditions for furnishing and using consumer reports for employment purposes. ( 1 ) Certification from user. A consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report for employment purposes only if ( A ) the person who obtains such report from the agency certifies to the agency that ( i ) the person has complied with paragraph ( 2 ) with respect to the consumer report, and the person will comply with paragraph ( 3 ) with respect to the consumer report if paragraph ( 3 ) becomes applicable ; and ( ii ) information from the consumer report will not be used in violation of any applicable Federal or State equal employment opportunity law or regulation ; and ( B ) the consumer reporting agency provides with the report, or has previously provided, a summary of the consumer 's rights under this title, as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission under section 609 ( c ) ( 3 ) [ 1681g ]. ( 2 ) Disclosure to consumer. ( A ) In general. Except as provided in subparagraph ( B ), a person may not procure a consumer report, or cause a consumer report to be procured, for employment purposes with respect to any consumer, unless -- ( i ) a clear and conspicuous disclosure has been made in writing to the consumer at any time before the report is procured or caused to be procured, in a document that consists solely of the disclosure, that a consumer report may be obtained for employment purposes ; and ( ii ) the consumer has authorized in writing ( which authorization may be made on the document referred to in clause ( i ) ) the procurement of the report by that person. ( B ) Application by mail, telephone, computer, or other similar means. If a consumer described in subparagraph ( C ) applies for employment by mail, telephone, computer, or other similar means, at any time before a consumer report is procured or caused to be procured in connection with that application -- ( i ) the person who procures the consumer report on the consumer for employment purposes shall provide to the consumer, by oral, written, or electronic means, notice that a consumer report may be obtained for employment purposes, and a summary of the consumer 's rights under section 615 ( a ) ( 3 ) ; and ( ii ) the consumer shall have consented, orally, in writing, or electronically to the procurement of the report by that person. ( C ) Scope. Subparagraph ( B ) shall apply to a person procuring a consumer report on a consumer in connection with the consumer 's application for employment only if -- ( i ) the consumer is applying for a position over which the Secretary of Transportation has the power to establish qualifications and maximum hours of service pursuant to the provisions of section 31502 of title 49, or a position subject to safety regulation by a State transportation agency ; and ( ii ) as of the time at which the person procures the report or causes the report to be procured the only interaction between the consumer and the person in connection with that employment application has been by mail, telephone, computer, or other similar means. ( 3 ) Conditions on use for adverse actions. ( A ) In general. Except as provided in subparagraph ( B ), in using a consumer report for employment purposes, before taking any adverse action based in whole or in part on the report, the person intending to take such adverse action shall provide to the consumer to whom the report relates -- ( i ) a copy of the report ; and ( ii ) a description in writing of the rights of the consumer under this title, as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission under section 609 ( c ) ( 3 ).\n\nI have opted out of my public information with XXXX, and I believe that requesting the deletion of any inquiry based on any legitimate connection to a public record vendor such as XXXX is within my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), the Fair and Accurate Transactions Act ( FACTA ) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). In review of the numerous hard copy disputes on my credit report, I am requesting only the proper protocol to be adhered to in order to maintain the legitimacy of the hard inquiry, that includes an actual name of the person involved with any company that pulled a hard review of my credit history, but in addition a copy of the actual report ascertained from such a review. If these items can not be produced, then by deductive reasoning the hard inquiry is not 100 % legitimate. Accordingly, under review of 604. Permissible purposes of consumer reports [ 15 U.S.C. 1681b ] ( a ), I request the deletion of the following lists of hard inquiries as follows : I demand my rights be protected based on the 2020 Edition of the Privacy Act published by the U.S. Department of Justice.\n\nB. 5 U.S.C. 552a ( a ) ( 2 ) Individual [ T ] he term individual means a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. 5 U.S.C. 552a ( a ) ( 2 ). \nComment : The Privacy Acts definition of individual is much narrower than the FOIAs definition of person, which draws from the Administrative Procedures Act. See 5 U.S.C. 551 ( 2 ) ( 2018 ) ( defining person as an individual, partnership, corporation, association, or public or private organization other than an agency. ) ; see also, e.g., XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  ( comparing use of the word individual in the Privacy Act, as opposed to the word person, as more broadly used in the FOIA ) ; Cudzich v. INS , 886 F. Supp. 101, 105 ( D.D.C. XXXX ) ( A plaintiff whose permanent resident status had been revoked is not an individual for the purposes of the Privacy Act.... Plaintiffs only potential access to the requested information is therefore under the Freedom of Information Act. ).\n\nThe Privacy Act generally covers citizens and lawful permanent residents, but others have some protections.\n\nGenerally, individuals under the Privacy Act are US citizens and lawful permanent residents. See S. Rep. No. 93-1183, at 79, reprinted in Source Book at 232, https : //www.justice.gov/opcl/paoverview_sourcebook ; OMB 1975 Guidelines, 40 Fed. Reg. at 28,951, https : //www.justice.gov/paoverview_omb-75. The Privacy Act as initially enacted did not generally protect non-resident foreign nationals. See, e.g., Raven v. Panama Canal Co., 583 F.2d 169, 170-71 ( 5th Cir. XXXX ) ( referencing legislative history that reflects the congressional intent to exclude nonresident aliens from Privacy Act coverage ) ; Soto v. State, 244 F. Supp. 3d 207, 208-09 ( D.D.C. XXXX ) ( per curiam ) ( unpublished table decision ) ( citing XXXX XXXX. XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX Cir. XXXX ) ) ( [ Privacy ] Act only protects citizens of the United IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED : PLEASE INSERT A BLOCK ON MY FILE FROM ALL FUTURE PROMOTIONAL REVIEWS THE FOLLOWING ATTACHED REVIEWS OF MY CREDIT IS A DISASTER AND I WOULD HAVE NEVER HAVE AUTHORIZE SO MANY REVIEWS. I HAVE DELETED ALL APPLICATIONS. PLEASE DELETE ALL OF THE ATTACHED CREDIT REVIEWS AS THEY WOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN AUTHORIZED. PLEASE BLOCK MY CREDIT REPORT INFORMATION FROM ALL UNAUTHORIZED INQUIRIES FROM THIS POINT FORWARD : This letter is addressed to the subscriber furnishing the information on my credit reports, and if this letter is addressed to any credit reporting agency, then it is considered a ghost letter mirroring the actual request for documentation of a credit trade line I may have issues with. It is my understanding that each credit reporting agency has an obligation to maintain accuracy within the banking/credit community, and I will fulfill my obligations to work within the credit system as it was designated. \n\nThank you for your full consideration in this matter. \n\nSincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX","date_sent_to_company":"2021-03-10T20:49:09.000Z","issue":"Written notification about debt","sub_product":"Credit card debt","zip_code":"11427","tags":null,"has_narrative":true,"complaint_id":"4201291","timely":"Yes","company_response":"Closed with explanation","submitted_via":"Web","company":"CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION","date_received":"2021-03-10T20:44:20.000Z","state":"NY","company_public_response":null,"sub_issue":"Didn't receive enough information to verify debt"},"highlight":{"complaint_what_happened":["investor or servicer, or <em>current</em> insurer, in connection with a valuation of, or an assessment of the credit or prepayment <em>risks</em> associated with, an existing credit obligation ; or ( F ) otherwise has a legitimate business need for the information ( i ) in connection with a business transaction that is initiated by the consumer ; or ( ii ) to review an account to determine whether the consumer continues to meet the terms of the account"]},"sort":[4.97602,"4201291"]},{"_index":"complaint-public-v1","_id":"4043289","_score":4.97602,"_source":{"product":"Debt collection","complaint_what_happened":"XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX Social Security # XXXX DOB : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, Texas XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX. Box XXXX, XXXX, GA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX. Box XXXX, XXXX, PA XXXX DISCLOSURE : THIS IS NOT AN IDENTITY THEFT DISPUTE, PLEASE REFRAIN FROM TAKING ANY POSITION OF IDENTITY THEFT EITHER WITH ANY CREDIT REPORTING AGENCY OR ANY SUBSCRIBERE THAT PARTAKES IN THE PRIVLIDGES ON REPORTING CONSUMERS PAYMENT HISTORY, IT IS A DISPUTE ON GROUNDS OF VALIDATION PURPOSES ONLY. \n\nLEGAL DISPUTE REQUESTING FULL DISCLOSURE OF TRUE TIMELINES PERTAINING TO TRADELINE PROCUREMENT, IN ADDITION TO ACTUAL PAYMENT HISTORY PROVING ACTUAL INITIAL DATE OF FIRST 30-DAY LATE PAYMENT HISTORY, THUS TRIGGERING THE 7-YEAR RULE THAT RELATES TO ERRONEOUS OR OBSOLETE INFORMATION.\n\n605. Requirements relating to information contained in consumer reports [ 15 U.S.C. 1681c ] ( a ) Information excluded from consumer reports. Except as authorized under subsection ( b ) of this section, no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information : ( 1 ) Cases under title 11 [ United States Code ] or under the Bankruptcy Act that, from the date of entry of the order for relief or the date of adjudication, as the case may be, antedate the report by more than 10 years.\n\n( 2 ) Civil suits, civil judgments, and records of arrest that from date of entry, antedate the report by more than seven years or until the governing statute of limitations has expired, whichever is the longer period.\n\n( 3 ) Paid tax liens which, from date of payment, antedate the report by more than seven years.\n\n( 4 ) Accounts placed for collection or charged to profit and loss which antedate the report by more than seven years. ( 1 ) ( 5 ) Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.1 ( b ) Exempted cases. The provisions of subsection ( a ) of this section are not applicable in the case of any consumer credit report to be used in connection with ( 1 ) a credit transaction involving, or which may reasonably be expected to involve, a principal amount of {$150000.00} or more ; ( 2 ) the underwriting of life insurance involving, or which may reasonably be expected to involve, a face amount of {$150000.00} or more ; or ( 3 ) the employment of any individual at an annual salary which equals, or which may reasonably be expected to equal {$75000.00}, or more. ( c ) Running of reporting period. ( 1 ) In general.\n\nThe 7-year period referred to in paragraphs ( 4 ) and ( 6 ) ** of subsection ( a ) shall begin, with respect to any delinquent account that is placed for collection ( internally or by referral to a third party, whichever is earlier ), charged to profit and loss, or subjected to any similar action, upon the expiration of the 180-day period beginning on the date of the commencement of the delinquency which immediately preceded the collection activity, charge to profit and loss, or similar action. \nXXXX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX, PA XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX XXXX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX SD XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, DE XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX XXXX CARED XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, DE XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX WI XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX FL XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX On these subscribers that are reporting the affixed information, I am requesting full validation such as, original transfer rights to collect, confirmation of legal timeline to report on credit and/or collection procedures, validation of licensing requirements, posted bonding requirements, oversight on monthly payment histories, proper subscriber agreement compliance with credit reporting agencies, and overall compliance with all Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act bylaws as mandated by federal laws. If all of these requirements are not in order, then I have the legal right to request the deletion of this tradeline accordingly. \n\nDISCLOSURE : At no time is this a dispute of identity theft or fraud, and I want my dispute answered by the creditor supplying the information on me to be 100 % validated, and/or to see if the timeline for its existence has passed, or if the credit/collection/public record tradeline is on my credit report in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act or a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Any item that I believe is not being validated by the creditor or collection agency or public record vendor will be disputed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau at a future date. If the item in dispute is legally valid, I will stand by that validation. We only request validation of information and/or debt ownership. At no time will I dispute a credit reporting agency, as it is imperative to the American free markets that XXXX, XXXX and XXXX XXXX maintain integrity for the American consumers. \nThe following federal laws are what I am basing my rights under : Amended consumer rights Fair Credit Reporting Act Public Law 15 U.S.C. 1681 : https : //www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/pdf-0111-fair-credit-reporting-act.pdf Fair Debt Collection Practices Act : https : //www.ftc.gov/enforcement/rules/rulemaking-regulatory-reform-proceedings/fair-debt-collection-practices-act-text I make this request based upon potentially six criteria : 1 ) That I personally agreed and signed a application and/or contract on an extension of credit, and that I may have been late on payments and desire to find an agreed upon timeline when my credit trade line will go to a positive status, or be in position for its legal deletion mandated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act 7-Year rule on the deletion of antiquated information. \n2 ) That there may be items on my credit report that was acquired through a public record vendor, and that I may request a fully documented validation of any or all items posted from public record, and upon discovery may request the deletion of the public record postings based upon legal time limits, and/or completed research proving the settled agreements between myself and a second or third party. In and event, if the public record is legal, I will agree upon the trade line being maintained on my credit report until the time arrives where it can legally be removed. \n3 ) I may dispute any collection agency that maintains that they are attempting to collect a debt, either for an original creditor I may have had an association with, or if the collection agency maintains that they have acquired the debt. I may request from the debt collector full documentation of assignment of debt collection in written form as mandated by the Federal Trade Commission, including but not limited to verification that the collection agency is bonded and legally approved to collect debts from consumers within my state of residency, and if the agency maintains that the debt has been acquired by purchase, then full documented history of the debt transfer either directly from the original creditor and/or from the securitized trust the debt may have been sold to in a debt portfolio administered through the full regulatory body of the Securities and Exchange Commission. I may in addition request such documentation through the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation if that is indeed the governing body of the original credit grantor.\n\n4 ) I will dispute all public utility payment histories including the collection process assigned to any collection agency, as all public utilities including cell phone charges, natural gas, electric and public violations within municipalities are not governed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act, but by governing bodies within each state known as public service commissions. At no time will I ever agree upon the postings of public utilities on my credit report, even though I understand that I may volunteer to add my payment histories of this nature at any time. \n5 ) I may request the services of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to help me as a potential mediator in cases where I believe that my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act are in violation. At all times I will maintain a professional demeanor on the clearance of negative information on any of my credit reports. \n6 ) I will only file a direct complaint with any credit reporting agency if I believe enough evidence has been ascertained showing that the creditor, collection agency and/or public service vendor is in violation of their subscriber agreement with any credit reporting agency. \n\nI may dispute excessive inquiries posted on my credit reports based on the following. As the Federal Trade Commission struggles every year with maintaining the integrity of the credit community, from filing charges against illegal collection practices that abuse against the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act ( FACTA ), bigger problems have evolved that may never be addressed without Congressional overhaul on current legislation. There is one major problem in the FICO scoring models implemented with each major credit reporting agency ( XXXX ). The excessive use of credit checks that draw down ones credit scores, and in many cases these credit reports are run as a full inquiry that causes severe damage to a persons credit score even though there was no validation on approval to pull credit or as the FCRA states a legitimate business need. Accordingly ; I may request under my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act ( FACTA ), and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) I request a full validation of each posted inquiry, proving that I indeed signed a credit authorization for each inquiry. \n\nDISCLOSURE : THIS IS NOT AN IDENTITY THEFT DISPUTE, PLEASE REFRAIN FROM TAKING ANY POSITION OF IDENTITY THEFT EITHER WITH ANY CREDIT REPORTING AGENCY OR ANY SUBSCRIBERE THAT PARTAKES IN THE PRIVLIDGES ON REPORTING CONSUMERS PAYMENT HISTORY, IT IS A DISPUTE ON GROUNDS OF VALIDATION PURPOSES ONLY. \n\nLEGAL DISPUTE ON EXCESSIVE INQUIRY PRACTICES INTO A CONSUMER REPORT WITHOUT PROPER DISCLOSURES IN PLACE AND/OR ABUSIVE EXTENSION OF LEGITIMATE BUSINESS PURPOSES, THIS IS THE ACTUAL GUIDELINES OF OBTAINING CONSUMER REPORTS UNDER THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT As a public service, the staff of the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) has prepared the following complete text of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. Although staff generally followed the format of the U.S. Code as published by the Government Printing Office, the format of this text does differ in minor ways from the Code ( and from West 's U.S. Code Annotated ). For example, this version uses FCRA section numbers ( 601-625 ) in the headings. ( The relevant U.S. Code citation is included with each section heading and each reference to the FCRA in the text. ) 604. Permissible purposes of consumer reports [ 15 U.S.C. 1681b ] ( a ) In general. Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 1 ) In response to the order of a court having jurisdiction to issue such an order, or a subpoena issued in connection with proceedings before a Federal grand jury.\n\n( 2 ) In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. \n( 3 ) To a person which it has reason to believe ( A ) intends to use the information in connection with a credit transaction involving the consumer on whom the information is to be furnished and involving the extension of credit to, or review or collection of an account of, the consumer ; or ( B ) intends to use the information for employment purposes ; or ( C ) intends to use the information in connection with the underwriting of insurance involving the consumer ; or ( D ) intends to use the information in connection with a determination of the consumer 's eligibility for a license or other benefit granted by a governmental instrumentality required by law to consider an applicant 's financial responsibility or status ; or ( E ) intends to use the information, as a potential investor or servicer, or current insurer, in connection with a valuation of, or an assessment of the credit or prepayment risks associated with, an existing credit obligation ; or ( F ) otherwise has a legitimate business need for the information ( i ) in connection with a business transaction that is initiated by the consumer ; or ( ii ) to review an account to determine whether the consumer continues to meet the terms of the account.\n\n( 4 ) In response to a request by the head of a State or local child support enforcement agency ( or a State or local government official authorized by the head of such an agency ), if the person making the request certifies to the consumer reporting agency that ( A ) the consumer report is needed for the purpose of establishing an individual 's capacity to make child support payments or determining the appropriate level of such payments ; ( B ) the paternity of the consumer for the child to which the obligation relates has been established or acknowledged by the consumer in accordance with State laws under which the obligation arises ( if required by those laws ) ; ( C ) the person has provided at least 10 days ' prior notice to the consumer whose report is requested, by certified or registered mail to the last known address of the consumer, that the report will be requested ; and ( D ) the consumer report will be kept confidential, will be used solely for a purpose described in subparagraph ( A ), and will not be used in connection with any other civil, administrative, or criminal proceeding, or for any other purpose. ( 5 ) To an agency administering a State plan under Section 454 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 654 ) for use to set an initial or modified child support award. ( b ) Conditions for furnishing and using consumer reports for employment purposes. ( 1 ) Certification from user. A consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report for employment purposes only if ( A ) the person who obtains such report from the agency certifies to the agency that ( i ) the person has complied with paragraph ( 2 ) with respect to the consumer report, and the person will comply with paragraph ( 3 ) with respect to the consumer report if paragraph ( 3 ) becomes applicable ; and ( ii ) information from the consumer report will not be used in violation of any applicable Federal or State equal employment opportunity law or regulation ; and ( B ) the consumer reporting agency provides with the report, or has previously provided, a summary of the consumer 's rights under this title, as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission under section 609 ( c ) ( 3 ) [ 1681g ]. ( 2 ) Disclosure to consumer. ( A ) In general. Except as provided in subparagraph ( B ), a person may not procure a consumer report, or cause a consumer report to be procured, for employment purposes with respect to any consumer, unless -- ( i ) a clear and conspicuous disclosure has been made in writing to the consumer at any time before the report is procured or caused to be procured, in a document that consists solely of the disclosure, that a consumer report may be obtained for employment purposes ; and ( ii ) the consumer has authorized in writing ( which authorization may be made on the document referred to in clause ( i ) ) the procurement of the report by that person. ( B ) Application by mail, telephone, computer, or other similar means. If a consumer described in subparagraph ( C ) applies for employment by mail, telephone, computer, or other similar means, at any time before a consumer report is procured or caused to be procured in connection with that application -- ( i ) the person who procures the consumer report on the consumer for employment purposes shall provide to the consumer, by oral, written, or electronic means, notice that a consumer report may be obtained for employment purposes, and a summary of the consumer 's rights under section 615 ( a ) ( 3 ) ; and ( ii ) the consumer shall have consented, orally, in writing, or electronically to the procurement of the report by that person. ( C ) Scope. Subparagraph ( B ) shall apply to a person procuring a consumer report on a consumer in connection with the consumer 's application for employment only if -- ( i ) the consumer is applying for a position over which the Secretary of Transportation has the power to establish qualifications and maximum hours of service pursuant to the provisions of section 31502 of title 49, or a position subject to safety regulation by a State transportation agency ; and ( ii ) as of the time at which the person procures the report or causes the report to be procured the only interaction between the consumer and the person in connection with that employment application has been by mail, telephone, computer, or other similar means. ( 3 ) Conditions on use for adverse actions. ( A ) In general. Except as provided in subparagraph ( B ), in using a consumer report for employment purposes, before taking any adverse action based in whole or in part on the report, the person intending to take such adverse action shall provide to the consumer to whom the report relates -- ( i ) a copy of the report ; and ( ii ) a description in writing of the rights of the consumer under this title, as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission under section 609 ( c ) ( 3 ). \nXXXX NON-FCRA OPT-OUT TAKEN - HARD INQUIRIES DISPUTES : I have opted out of my public information with XXXX, and I believe that requesting the deletion of any inquiry based on any legitimate connection to a public record vendor such as XXXX is within my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), the Fair and Accurate Transactions Act ( FACTA ) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). In review of the numerous hard copy disputes on my credit report, I am requesting only the proper protocol to be adhered to in order to maintain the legitimacy of the hard inquiry, that includes an actual name of the person involved with any company that pulled a hard review of my credit history, but in addition a copy of the actual report ascertained from such a review. If these items can not be produced, then by deductive reasoning the hard inquiry is bot 100 % legitimate. Accordingly, under review of 604. Permissible purposes of consumer reports [ 15 U.S.C. 1681b ] ( a ), I request the deletion of the following lists of hard inquiries as follows : I demand my rights be protected based on the 2020 Edition of the Privacy Act published by the U.S. Department of Justice.\n\nB. 5 U.S.C. 552a ( a ) ( 2 ) Individual [ T ] he term individual means a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. 5 U.S.C. 552a ( a ) ( 2 ).\n\nComment : The Privacy Acts definition of individual is much narrower than the FOIAs definition of person, which draws from the Administrative Procedures Act. See 5 U.S.C. 551 ( 2 ) ( 2018 ) ( defining person as an individual, partnership, corporation, association, or public or private organization other than an agency. ) ; see also, e.g., Raven, 583 F.2d at 170-71 ( comparing use of the word individual in the Privacy Act, as opposed to the word person, as more broadly used in the FOIA ) ; Cudzich v. INS , 886 F. Supp. 101, 105 ( D.D.C. 1995 ) ( A plaintiff whose permanent resident status had been revoked is not an individual for the purposes of the Privacy Act.... Plaintiffs only potential access to the requested information is therefore under the Freedom of Information Act. ).\n\nThe Privacy Act generally covers citizens and lawful permanent residents, but others have some protections.\n\nGenerally, individuals under the Privacy Act are US citizens and lawful permanent residents. See S. Rep. No. 93-1183, at 79, reprinted in Source Book at 232, https : //www.justice.gov/opcl/paoverview_sourcebook ; OMB 1975 Guidelines, 40 Fed. Reg. at 28,951, https : //www.justice.gov/paoverview_omb-75. The Privacy Act as initially enacted did not generally protect non-resident foreign nationals. See, e.g., Raven v. Panama Canal Co., 583 F.2d 169, 170-71 ( 5th Cir. 1978 ) ( referencing legislative history that reflects the congressional intent to exclude nonresident aliens from Privacy Act coverage ) ; Soto v. State, 244 F. Supp. 3d 207, 208-09 ( D.D.C. 2017 ) ( per curiam ) ( unpublished table decision ) ( citing Fares v. INS, 50 F.3d 6 ( 4th Cir. 1995 ) ) ( [ Privacy ] Act only protects citizens of the United States or aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence. ). \nSOFT INQUIRIES DISPUTES : IMMEDIATE ACION REQUIRED : PLEASE INSERT A BLOCK ON MY FILE FROM ALL FUTURE PROMOTIONAL REVIEWS THE FOLLOWING ATTACHED REVIEWS OF MY CREDIT IS A DISASTER AND I WOULD HAVE NEVER HAVE AUTHORIZE SO MANY REVIEWS. I HAVE DELETED ALL APPLICATIONS SUCH AS XXXX XXXX AND XXXX XXXX. PLEASE DELETE ALL OF THE ATTACHED CREDIT REVIEWS AS THEY WOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN AUTHORIZED. PLEASSE BLOCK MY CREDIT REPORT INFORMATION FROM ALL UNAUTHORIZED INQUIRIES FROM THIS POINT FORWARD : This letter is addressed to the subscriber furnishing the information on my credit reports, and if this letter is addressed to any credit reporting agency, then it is considered a ghost letter mirroring the actual request for documentation of a credit trade line I may have issues with. It is my understanding that each credit reporting agency has an obligation to maintain accuracy within the banking/credit community, and I will fulfill my obligations to work within the credit system as it was designated. \n\nThank you for your full consideration in this matter. \n\nSincerely, XXXX XXXX","date_sent_to_company":"2021-01-02T17:08:41.000Z","issue":"Written notification about debt","sub_product":"Credit card debt","zip_code":"92604","tags":null,"has_narrative":true,"complaint_id":"4043289","timely":"Yes","company_response":"Closed with non-monetary relief","submitted_via":"Web","company":"JPMORGAN CHASE & CO.","date_received":"2021-01-02T17:06:03.000Z","state":"CA","company_public_response":null,"sub_issue":"Didn't receive enough information to verify debt"},"highlight":{"complaint_what_happened":["investor or servicer, or <em>current</em> insurer, in connection with a valuation of, or an assessment of the credit or prepayment <em>risks</em> associated with, an existing credit obligation ; or ( F ) otherwise has a legitimate business need for the information ( i ) in connection with a business transaction that is initiated by the consumer ; or ( ii ) to review an account to determine whether the consumer continues to meet the terms of the account"]},"sort":[4.97602,"4043289"]},{"_index":"complaint-public-v1","_id":"4219946","_score":4.96352,"_source":{"product":"Debt collection","complaint_what_happened":"XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NY XXXX Social Security # XXXX DOB : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, Texas XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXX, GA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX, XXXX, PA XXXX DISCLOSURE : THIS IS NOT AN IDENTITY THEFT DISPUTE, PLEASE REFRAIN FROM TAKING ANY POSITION OF IDENTITY THEFT EITHER WITH ANY CREDIT REPORTING AGENCY OR ANY SUBSCRIBERE THAT PARTAKES IN THE PRIVLIDGES ON REPORTING CONSUMERS PAYMENT HISTORY, IT IS A DISPUTE ON GROUNDS OF VALIDATION PURPOSES ONLY. \n\nLEGAL DISPUTE REQUESTING FULL DISCLOSURE OF TRUE TIMELINES PERTAINING TO TRADELINE PROCUREMENT, IN ADDITION TO ACTUAL PAYMENT HISTORY PROVING ACTUAL INITIAL DATE OF FIRST 30-DAY LATE PAYMENT HISTORY, THUS TRIGGERING THE 7-YEAR RULE THAT RELATES TO ERRONEOUS OR OBSOLETE INFORMATION.\n\n605. Requirements relating to information contained in consumer reports [ 15 U.S.C. 1681c ] ( a ) Information excluded from consumer reports. Except as authorized under subsection ( b ) of this section, no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information : ( 1 ) Cases under title 11 [ United States Code ] or under the Bankruptcy Act that, from the date of entry of the order for relief or the date of adjudication, as the case may be, antedate the report by more than 10 years. \n( 2 ) Civil suits, civil judgments, and records of arrest that from date of entry, antedate the report by more than seven years or until the governing statute of limitations has expired, whichever is the longer period.\n\n( 3 ) Paid tax liens which, from date of payment, antedate the report by more than seven years.\n\n( 4 ) Accounts placed for collection or charged to profit and loss which antedate the report by more than seven years. ( 1 ) ( 5 ) Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.1 ( b ) Exempted cases. The provisions of subsection ( a ) of this section are not applicable in the case of any consumer credit report to be used in connection with ( 1 ) a credit transaction involving, or which may reasonably be expected to involve, a principal amount of {$150000.00} or more ; ( 2 ) the underwriting of life insurance involving, or which may reasonably be expected to involve, a face amount of {$150000.00} or more ; or ( 3 ) the employment of any individual at an annual salary which equals, or which may reasonably be expected to equal {$75000.00}, or more. ( c ) Running of reporting period. ( 1 ) In general.\n\nThe 7-year period referred to in paragraphs ( 4 ) and ( 6 ) ** of subsection ( a ) shall begin, with respect to any delinquent account that is placed for collection ( internally or by referral to a third party, whichever is earlier ), charged to profit and loss, or subjected to any similar action, upon the expiration of the 180-day period beginning on the date of the commencement of the delinquency which immediately preceded the collection activity, charge to profit and loss, or similar action.\n\nCREDITOR CONTACT INFORMATION : XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX On these subscribers that are reporting the affixed information, I am requesting full validation such as, original transfer rights to collect, confirmation of legal timeline to report on credit and/or collection procedures, validation of licensing requirements, posted bonding requirements, oversight on monthly payment histories, proper subscriber agreement compliance with credit reporting agencies, and overall compliance with all Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act bylaws as mandated by federal laws. If all of these requirements are not in order, then I have the legal right to request the deletion of this tradeline accordingly. \n\nXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IA XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX On these subscribers that are reporting the affixed information, I am requesting full validation such as, original transfer rights to collect, confirmation of legal timeline to report on credit and/or collection procedures, validation of licensing requirements, posted bonding requirements, oversight on monthly payment histories, proper subscriber agreement compliance with credit reporting agencies, and overall compliance with all Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act bylaws as mandated by federal laws. If all of these requirements are not in order, then I have the legal right to request the deletion of this tradeline accordingly. \n\nCAPITOL ONE AUTO XXXX Credit Bureau Dispute XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX On these subscribers that are reporting the affixed information, I am requesting full validation such as, original transfer rights to collect, confirmation of legal timeline to report on credit and/or collection procedures, validation of licensing requirements, posted bonding requirements, oversight on monthly payment histories, proper subscriber agreement compliance with credit reporting agencies, and overall compliance with all Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act bylaws as mandated by federal laws. If all of these requirements are not in order, then I have the legal right to request the deletion of this tradeline accordingly. \n\nDISCLOSURE : At no time is this a dispute of identity theft or fraud, and I want my dispute answered by the creditor supplying the information on me to be 100 % validated, and/or to see if the timeline for its existence has passed, or if the credit/collection/public record tradeline is on my credit report in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act or a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Any item that I believe is not being validated by the creditor or collection agency or public record vendor will be disputed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau at a future date. If the item in dispute is legally valid, I will stand by that validation. We only request validation of information and/or debt ownership. At no time will I dispute a credit reporting agency, as it is imperative to the American free markets that XXXX, XXXX and XXXX XXXX maintain integrity for the American consumers. \nThe following federal laws are what I am basing my rights under : Amended consumer rights Fair Credit Reporting Act Public Law 15 U.S.C. 1681 : XXXX : XXXX Fair Debt Collection Practices Act : XXXX XXXX XXXX I make this request based upon potentially six criteria : 1 ) That I personally agreed and signed a application and/or contract on an extension of credit, and that I may have been late on payments and desire to find an agreed upon timeline when my credit trade line will go to a positive status, or be in position for its legal deletion mandated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act 7-Year rule on the deletion of antiquated information.\n\n2 ) That there may be items on my credit report that was acquired through a public record vendor, and that I may request a fully documented validation of any or all items posted from public record, and upon discovery may request the deletion of the public record postings based upon legal time limits, and/or completed research proving the settled agreements between myself and a second or third party. In and event, if the public record is legal, I will agree upon the trade line being maintained on my credit report until the time arrives where it can legally be removed. \n3 ) I may dispute any collection agency that maintains that they are attempting to collect a debt, either for an original creditor I may have had an association with, or if the collection agency maintains that they have acquired the debt. I may request from the debt collector full documentation of assignment of debt collection in written form as mandated by the Federal Trade Commission, including but not limited to verification that the collection agency is bonded and legally approved to collect debts from consumers within my state of residency, and if the agency maintains that the debt has been acquired by purchase, then full documented history of the debt transfer either directly from the original creditor and/or from the securitized trust the debt may have been sold to in a debt portfolio administered through the full regulatory body of the Securities and Exchange Commission. I may in addition request such documentation through the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation if that is indeed the governing body of the original credit grantor.\n\n4 ) I will dispute all public utility payment histories including the collection process assigned to any collection agency, as all public utilities including cell phone charges, natural gas, electric and public violations within municipalities are not governed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act, but by governing bodies within each state known as public service commissions. At no time will I ever agree upon the postings of public utilities on my credit report, even though I understand that I may volunteer to add my payment histories of this nature at any time. \n5 ) I may request the services of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to help me as a potential mediator in cases where I believe that my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act are in violation. At all times I will maintain a professional demeanor on the clearance of negative information on any of my credit reports.\n\n6 ) I will only file a direct complaint with any credit reporting agency if I believe enough evidence has been ascertained showing that the creditor, collection agency and/or public service vendor is in violation of their subscriber agreement with any credit reporting agency.\n\nI may dispute excessive inquiries posted on my credit reports based on the following. As the Federal Trade Commission struggles every year with maintaining the integrity of the credit community, from filing charges against illegal collection practices that abuse against the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act ( FACTA ), bigger problems have evolved that may never be addressed without Congressional overhaul on current legislation. There is one major problem in the FICO scoring models implemented with each major credit reporting agency ( CRAS ). The excessive use of credit checks that draw down ones credit scores, and in many cases these credit reports are run as a full inquiry that causes severe damage to a persons credit score even though there was no validation on approval to pull credit or as the FCRA states a legitimate business need. Accordingly ; I may request under my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act ( FACTA ), and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) I request a full validation of each posted inquiry, proving that I indeed signed a credit authorization for each inquiry. \n\nDISCLOSURE : THIS IS NOT AN IDENTITY THEFT DISPUTE, PLEASE REFRAIN FROM TAKING ANY POSITION OF IDENTITY THEFT EITHER WITH ANY CREDIT REPORTING AGENCY OR ANY SUBSCRIBERE THAT PARTAKES IN THE PRIVLIDGES ON REPORTING CONSUMERS PAYMENT HISTORY, IT IS A DISPUTE ON GROUNDS OF VALIDATION PURPOSES ONLY. \n\nLEGAL DISPUTE ON EXCESSIVE INQUIRY PRACTICES INTO A CONSUMER REPORT WITHOUT PROPER DISCLOSURES IN PLACE AND/OR ABUSIVE EXTENSION OF LEGITIMATE BUSINESS PURPOSES, THIS IS THE ACTUAL GUIDELINES OF OBTAINING CONSUMER REPORTS UNDER THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT As a public service, the staff of the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) has prepared the following complete text of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. Although staff generally followed the format of the U.S. Code as published by the Government Printing Office, the format of this text does differ in minor ways from the Code ( and from West 's U.S. Code Annotated ). For example, this version uses FCRA section numbers ( 601-625 ) in the headings. ( The relevant U.S. Code citation is included with each section heading and each reference to the FCRA in the text. ) 604. Permissible purposes of consumer reports [ 15 U.S.C. 1681b ] ( a ) In general. Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 1 ) In response to the order of a court having jurisdiction to issue such an order, or a subpoena issued in connection with proceedings before a Federal grand jury.\n\n( 2 ) In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. \n( 3 ) To a person which it has reason to believe ( A ) intends to use the information in connection with a credit transaction involving the consumer on whom the information is to be furnished and involving the extension of credit to, or review or collection of an account of, the consumer ; or ( B ) intends to use the information for employment purposes ; or ( C ) intends to use the information in connection with the underwriting of insurance involving the consumer ; or ( D ) intends to use the information in connection with a determination of the consumer 's eligibility for a license or other benefit granted by a governmental instrumentality required by law to consider an applicant 's financial responsibility or status ; or ( E ) intends to use the information, as a potential investor or servicer, or current insurer, in connection with a valuation of, or an assessment of the credit or prepayment risks associated with, an existing credit obligation ; or ( F ) otherwise has a legitimate business need for the information ( i ) in connection with a business transaction that is initiated by the consumer ; or ( ii ) to review an account to determine whether the consumer continues to meet the terms of the account. \n( 4 ) In response to a request by the head of a State or local child support enforcement agency ( or a State or local government official authorized by the head of such an agency ), if the person making the request certifies to the consumer reporting agency that ( A ) the consumer report is needed for the purpose of establishing an individual 's capacity to make child support payments or determining the appropriate level of such payments ; ( B ) the paternity of the consumer for the child to which the obligation relates has been established or acknowledged by the consumer in accordance with State laws under which the obligation arises ( if required by those laws ) ; ( C ) the person has provided at least 10 days ' prior notice to the consumer whose report is requested, by certified or registered mail to the last known address of the consumer, that the report will be requested ; and ( D ) the consumer report will be kept confidential, will be used solely for a purpose described in subparagraph ( A ), and will not be used in connection with any other civil, administrative, or criminal proceeding, or for any other purpose. ( 5 ) To an agency administering a State plan under Section 454 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 654 ) for use to set an initial or modified child support award. ( b ) Conditions for furnishing and using consumer reports for employment purposes. ( 1 ) Certification from user. A consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report for employment purposes only if ( A ) the person who obtains such report from the agency certifies to the agency that ( i ) the person has complied with paragraph ( 2 ) with respect to the consumer report, and the person will comply with paragraph ( 3 ) with respect to the consumer report if paragraph ( 3 ) becomes applicable ; and ( ii ) information from the consumer report will not be used in violation of any applicable Federal or State equal employment opportunity law or regulation ; and ( B ) the consumer reporting agency provides with the report, or has previously provided, a summary of the consumer 's rights under this title, as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission under section 609 ( c ) ( 3 ) [ 1681g ]. ( 2 ) Disclosure to consumer. ( A ) In general. Except as provided in subparagraph ( B ), a person may not procure a consumer report, or cause a consumer report to be procured, for employment purposes with respect to any consumer, unless -- ( i ) a clear and conspicuous disclosure has been made in writing to the consumer at any time before the report is procured or caused to be procured, in a document that consists solely of the disclosure, that a consumer report may be obtained for employment purposes ; and ( ii ) the consumer has authorized in writing ( which authorization may be made on the document referred to in clause ( i ) ) the procurement of the report by that person. ( B ) Application by mail, telephone, computer, or other similar means. If a consumer described in subparagraph ( C ) applies for employment by mail, telephone, computer, or other similar means, at any time before a consumer report is procured or caused to be procured in connection with that application -- ( i ) the person who procures the consumer report on the consumer for employment purposes shall provide to the consumer, by oral, written, or electronic means, notice that a consumer report may be obtained for employment purposes, and a summary of the consumer 's rights under section 615 ( a ) ( 3 ) ; and ( ii ) the consumer shall have consented, orally, in writing, or electronically to the procurement of the report by that person. ( C ) Scope. Subparagraph ( B ) shall apply to a person procuring a consumer report on a consumer in connection with the consumer 's application for employment only if -- ( i ) the consumer is applying for a position over which the Secretary of Transportation has the power to establish qualifications and maximum hours of service pursuant to the provisions of section 31502 of title 49, or a position subject to safety regulation by a State transportation agency ; and ( ii ) as of the time at which the person procures the report or causes the report to be procured the only interaction between the consumer and the person in connection with that employment applicationhas been by mail, telephone, computer, or other similar means. ( 3 ) Conditions on use for adverse actions. ( A ) In general. Except as provided in subparagraph ( B ), in using a consumer report for employment purposes, before taking any adverse action based in whole or in part on the report, the person intending to take such adverse action shall provide to the consumer to whom the report relates -- ( i ) a copy of the report ; and ( ii ) a description in writing of the rights of the consumer under this title, as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission under section 609 ( c ) ( 3 ). \nI have opted out of my public information with XXXX, and I believe that requesting the deletion of any inquiry based on any legitimate connection to a public record vendor such as XXXX is within my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), the Fair and Accurate Transactions Act ( FACTA ) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). In review of the numerous hard copy disputes on my credit report, I am requesting only the proper protocol to be adhered to in order to maintain the legitimacy of the hard inquiry, that includes an actual name of the person involved with any company that pulled a hard review of my credit history, but in addition a copy of the actual report ascertained from such a review. If these items can not be produced, then by deductive reasoning the hard inquiry is bot 100 % legitimate. Accordingly, under review of 604. Permissible purposes of consumer reports [ 15 U.S.C. 1681b ] ( a ), I request the deletion of the following lists of hard inquiries as follows : I demand my rights be protected based on the 2020 Edition of the Privacy Act published by the U.S. Department of Justice.\n\nB. 5 U.S.C. 552a ( a ) ( 2 ) Individual [ T ] he term individual means a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. 5 U.S.C. 552a ( a ) ( 2 ). \nComment : The Privacy Acts definition of individual is much narrower than the FOIAs definition of person, which draws from the Administrative Procedures Act. See 5 U.S.C. 551 ( 2 ) ( 2018 ) ( defining person as an individual, partnership, corporation, association, or public or private organization other than an agency. ) ; see also, e.g., Raven, 583 F.2d at 170-71 ( comparing use of the word individual in the Privacy Act, as opposed to the word person, as more broadly used in the FOIA ) ; Cudzich v. INS , 886 F. Supp. 101, 105 ( D.D.C. 1995 ) ( A plaintiff whose permanent resident status had been revoked is not an individual for the purposes of the Privacy Act.... Plaintiffs only potential access to the requested information is therefore under the Freedom of Information Act. ).\n\nThe Privacy Act generally covers citizens and lawful permanent residents, but others have some protections. \nGenerally, individuals under the Privacy Act are US citizens and lawful permanent residents. See S. Rep. No. 93-1183, at 79, reprinted in Source Book at 232, XXXX XXXX XXXX ; OMB 1975 Guidelines, 40 Fed. Reg. at 28,951, https : XXXX. The Privacy Act as initially enacted did not generally protect non-resident foreign nationals. See, e.g., Raven v. Panama Canal Co., 583 F.2d 169, 170-71 ( 5th Cir. 1978 ) ( referencing legislative history that reflects the congressional intent to exclude nonresident aliens from Privacy Act coverage ) ; Soto v. State, 244 F. Supp. 3d 207, 208-09 ( D.D.C. 2017 ) ( per curiam ) ( unpublished table decision ) ( citing Fares v. INS, 50 F.3d 6 ( 4th Cir. 1995 ) ) ( [ Privacy ] Act only protects citizens of the United States or aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence. ). \nIMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED : PLEASE INSERT A BLOCK ON MY FILE FROM ALL FUTURE PROMOTIONAL REVIEWS THE FOLLOWING ATTACHED REVIEWS OF MY CREDIT IS A DISASTER AND I WOULD HAVE NEVER HAVE AUTHORIZE SO MANY REVIEWS. I HAVE DELETED ALL APPLICATIONS. PLEASE DELETE ALL OF THE ATTACHED CREDIT REVIEWS AS THEY WOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN AUTHORIZED. PLEASE BLOCK MY CREDIT REPORT INFORMATION FROM ALL UNAUTHORIZED INQUIRIESFROM THIS POINT FORWARD : This letter is addressed to the subscriber furnishing the information on my credit reports, and if this letter is addressed to any credit reporting agency, then it is considered a ghost letter mirroring the actual request for documentation of a credit trade line I may have issues with. It is my understanding that each credit reporting agency has an obligation to maintain accuracy within the banking/credit community, and I will fulfill my obligations to work within the credit system as it was designated. \n\nThank you for your full consideration in this matter. \n\nSincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX","date_sent_to_company":"2021-03-16T05:58:15.000Z","issue":"Written notification about debt","sub_product":"Auto debt","zip_code":"114XX","tags":null,"has_narrative":true,"complaint_id":"4219946","timely":"Yes","company_response":"Closed with explanation","submitted_via":"Web","company":"CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION","date_received":"2021-03-16T05:56:11.000Z","state":"NY","company_public_response":null,"sub_issue":"Didn't receive enough information to verify debt"},"highlight":{"complaint_what_happened":["investor or servicer, or <em>current</em> insurer, in connection with a valuation of, or an assessment of the credit or prepayment <em>risks</em> associated with, an existing credit obligation ; or ( F ) otherwise has a legitimate business need for the information ( i ) in connection with a business transaction that is initiated by the consumer ; or ( ii ) to review an account to determine whether the consumer continues to meet the terms of the account"]},"sort":[4.96352,"4219946"]},{"_index":"complaint-public-v1","_id":"4219894","_score":4.96352,"_source":{"product":"Debt collection","complaint_what_happened":"XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, NY XXXX Social Security # XXXX DOB : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, Texas XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX. XXXX  XXXX, XXXX, GA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX, XXXX, PA XXXX DISCLOSURE : THIS IS NOT AN IDENTITY THEFT DISPUTE, PLEASE REFRAIN FROM TAKING ANY POSITION OF IDENTITY THEFT EITHER WITH ANY CREDIT REPORTING AGENCY OR ANY SUBSCRIBERE THAT PARTAKES IN THE PRIVLIDGES ON REPORTING CONSUMERS PAYMENT HISTORY, IT IS A DISPUTE ON GROUNDS OF VALIDATION PURPOSES ONLY. \nLEGAL DISPUTE REQUESTING FULL DISCLOSURE OF TRUE TIMELINES PERTAINING TO TRADELINE PROCUREMENT, IN ADDITION TO ACTUAL PAYMENT HISTORY PROVING ACTUAL INITIAL DATE OF FIRST 3\n\n0-DAY LATE PAYMENT HISTORY, THUS TRIGGERING THE 7-YEAR RULE THAT RELATES TO ERRONEOUS OR OBSOLETE INFORMATION. \n605. Requirements relating to information contained in consumer reports [ 15 U.S.C. 1681c ] ( a ) Information excluded from consumer reports. Except as authorized under subsection ( b ) of this section, no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information : ( 1 ) Cases under title 11 [ United States Code ] or under the Bankruptcy Act that, from the date of entry of the order for relief or the date of adjudication, as the case may be, antedate the report by more than 10 years.\n\n( 2 ) Civil suits, civil judgments, and records of arrest\nthat from date of entry, antedate the report by more than seven years or until the governing statute of limitations has expired, whichever is the longer period.\n\n( 3 ) Paid tax liens which, from date of payment, antedate the report by more than seven years.\n\n( 4 ) Accounts placed for collection or charged to profit and loss which antedate the report by more than seven years. ( 1 ) ( 5 ) Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.1 ( b ) Exempted cases. The provisions of subsection ( a ) of this section are not applicable in the case of any consumer credit report to be used in connection with ( 1 ) a credit transaction involving, or which may reasonably be expected to involve, a principal amount of {$150000.00} or more ; ( 2 ) the underwriting of life insurance involving, or which may reasonably be expected to involve, a face amount of {$150000.00} or more ; or ( 3 ) the employment of any individual at an annual salary which equals, or which may reasonably be expected to equal {$75000.00}, or more. ( c ) Running of reporting period. ( 1 ) In general.\n\nThe 7-year period referred to in paragraphs ( 4 ) and ( 6 ) ** of subsection ( a ) shall begin, with respect to any delinquent account that is placed for collection ( internally or by referral to a third party, whichever is earlier ), charged to profit and loss, or subjected to any similar action, upon the expiration of the 180-day period beginning on the date of the commencement of the delinquency which immediately preceded the collection activity, charge to profit and loss, or similar action. \nCREDITOR CONTACT INFORMATION : CAPITOL ONE XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, UT XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX On these subscribers that are reporting the affixed information, I am requesting full validation such as, original transfer rights to collect, confirmation of legal timeline to report on credit and/or collection procedures, validation of licensing requirements, posted bonding requirements, oversight on monthly payment histories, proper subscriber agreement compliance with credit reporting agencies, and overall compliance with all Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act bylaws as mandated by federal laws. If all of these requirements are not in order, then I have the legal right to request the deletion of this tradeline accordingly. \n\nXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, OH XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX On these subscribers that are reporting the affixed information, I am requesting full validation such as, original transfer rights to collect, confirmation of legal timeline to report on credit and/or collection procedures, validation of licensing requirements, posted bonding requirements, oversight on monthly payment histories, proper subscriber agreement compliance with credit reporting agencies, and overall compliance with all Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act bylaws as mandated by federal laws. If all of these requirements are not in order, then I have the legal right to request the deletion of this tradeline accordingly. \n\nXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, IL XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX On these subscribers that are reporting the affixed information, I am requesting full validation such as, original transfer rights to collect, confirmation of legal timeline to report on credit and/or collection procedures, validation of licensing requirements, posted bonding requirements, oversight on monthly payment histories, proper subscriber agreement compliance with credit reporting agencies, and overall compliance with all Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act bylaws as mandated by federal laws. If all of these requirements are not in order, then I have the legal right to request the deletion of this tradeline accordingly. \n\n\nDISCLOSURE : At no time is this a dispute of identity theft or fraud, and I want my dispute answered by the creditor supplying the information on me to be 100 % validated, and/or to see if the timeline for its existence has passed, or if the credit/collection/public record tradeline is on my credit report in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act or a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Any item that I believe is not being validated by the creditor or collection agency or public record vendor will be disputed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau at a future date. If the item in dispute is legally valid, I will stand by that validation. We only request validation of information and/or debt ownership. At no time will I dispute a credit reporting agency, as it is imperative to the American free markets that XXXX, XXXX  and XXXX XXXX maintain integrity for the American consumers. \nThe following federal laws are what I am basing my rights under : Amended consumer rights Fair Credit Reporting Act Public Law 15 U.S.C. 1681 : XXXX XXXX XXXX  Fair Debt Collection Practices Act : XXXX XXXX XXXX I make this request based upon potentially six criteria : 1 ) That I personally agreed and signed a application and/or contract on an extension of credit, and that I may have been late on payments and desire to find an agreed upon timeline when my credit trade line will go to a positive status, or be in position for its legal deletion mandated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act 7-Year rule on the deletion of antiquated information.\n\n2 ) That there may be items on my credit report that was acquired through a public record vendor, and that I may request a fully documented validation of any or all items posted from public record, and upon discovery may request the deletion of the public record postings based upon legal time limits, and/or completed research proving the settled agreements between myself and a second or third party. In and event, if the public record is legal, I will agree upon the trade line being maintained on my credit report until the time arrives where it can legally be removed.\n\n3 ) I may dispute any collection agency that maintains that they are attempting to collect a debt, either for an original creditor I may have had an association with, or if the collection agency maintains that they have acquired the debt. I may request from the debt collector full documentation of assignment of debt collection in written form as mandated by the Federal Trade Commission, including but not limited to verification that the collection agency is bonded and legally approved to collect debts from consumers within my state of residency, and if the agency maintains that the debt has been acquired by purchase, then full documented history of the debt transfer either directly from the original creditor and/or from the securitized trust the debt may have been sold to in a debt portfolio administered through the full regulatory body of the Securities and Exchange Commission. I may in addition request such documentation through the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation if that is indeed the gover\nning body of the original credit grantor.\n\n4 ) I will dispute all public utility payment histories including the collection process assigned to any collection agency, as all public utilities including cell phone charges, natural gas, electric and public violations within municipalities are not governed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act, but by governing bodies within each state known as public service commissions. At no time will I ever agree upon the postings of public utilities on my credit report, even though I understand that I may volunteer to add my payment histories of this nature at any time. \n5 ) I may request the services of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to help me as a potential mediator in cases where I believe that my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act are in violation. At all times I will maintain a professional demeanor on the clearance of negative information on any of my credit reports.\n\n6 ) I will only file a direct complaint with any credit reporting agency if I believe enough evidence has been ascertained showing that the creditor, collection agency and/or public service vendor is in violation of their subscriber agreement with any credit reporting agency.\n\nI may dispute excessive inquiries posted on my credit reports based on the following. As the Federal Trade Commission struggles every year with maintaining the integrity of the credit community, from filing charges against illegal collection practices that abuse against the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act ( FACTA ), bigger problems have evolved that may never be addressed without Congressional overhaul on current legislation. There is one major problem in the FICO scoring models implemented with each major credit reporting agency ( CRAS ). The excessive use of credit checks that draw down ones credit scores, and in many cases these credit reports are run as a full inquiry that causes severe damage to a persons credit score even though there was no validation on approval to pull credit or as the FCRA states a legitimate business need. Accordingly ; I may request under my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act ( FACTA ), and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) I request a full validation of each posted inquiry, proving that I indeed signed a credit authorization for each inquiry. \n\nDISCLOSURE : THIS IS NOT AN IDENTITY THEFT DISPUTE, PLEASE REFRAIN FROM TAKING ANY POSITION OF IDENTITY THEFT EITHER WITH ANY CREDIT REPORTING AGENCY OR ANY SUBSCRIBERE THAT PARTAKES IN THE PRIVLIDGES ON REPORTING CONSUMERS PAYMENT HISTORY, IT IS A DISPUTE ON GROUNDS OF VALIDATION PURPOSES ONLY. \n\nLEGAL DISPUTE ON EXCESSIVE INQUIRY PRACTICES INTO A CONSUMER REPORT WITHOUT PROPER DISCLOSURES IN PLACE AND/OR ABUSIVE EXTENSION OF LEGITIMATE BUSINESS PURPOSES, THIS IS THE ACTUAL GUIDELINES OF OBTAINING CONSUMER REPORTS UNDER THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT As a public service, the staff of the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) has prepared the following complete text of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. Although staff generally followed the format of the U.S. Code as published by the Government Printing Office, the format of this text does differ in minor ways from the Code ( and from West 's U.S. Code Annotated ). For example, this version uses FCRA section numbers ( 601-625 ) in the headings. ( The relevant U.S. Code citation is included with each section heading and each reference to the FCRA in the text. ) 604. Permissible purposes of consumer reports [ 15 U.S.C. 1681b ] ( a ) In general. Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 1 ) In response to the order of a court having jurisdiction to issue such an order, or a subpoena issued in connection with proceedings before a Federal grand jury.\n\n( 2 ) In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates.\n\n( 3 ) To a person which it has reason to believe ( A ) intends to use the information in connection with a credit transaction involving the consumer on whom the information is to be furnished and involving the extension of credit to, or review or collection of an account of, the consumer ; or ( B ) intends to use the information for employment purposes ; or ( C ) intends to use the information in connection with the underwriting of insurance involving the consumer ; or ( D ) intends to use the information in connection with a determination of the consumer 's eligibility for a license or other benefit granted by a governmental instrumentality required by law to consider an applicant 's financial responsibility or status ; or ( E ) intends to use the information, as a potential investor or servicer, or current insurer, in connection with a valuation of, or an assessment of the credit or prepayment risks associated with, an existing credit obligation ; or ( F ) otherwise has a legitimate business need for the information ( i ) in connection with a business transaction that is initiated by the consumer ; or ( ii ) to review an account to determine whether the consumer continues to meet the terms of the account. \n( 4 ) In response to a request by the head of a State or local child support enforcement agency ( or a State or local government official authorized by the head of such an agency ), if the person making the request certifies to the consumer reporting agency that ( A ) the consumer report is needed for the purpose of establishing an individual 's capacity to make child support payments or determining the appropriate level of such payments ; ( B ) the paternity of the consumer for the child to which the obligation relates has been established or acknowledged by the consumer in accordance with State laws under which the obligation arises ( if required by those laws ) ; ( C ) the person has provided at least 10 days ' prior notice to the consumer whose report is requested, by certified or registered mail to the last known address of the consumer, that the report will be requested ; and ( D ) the consumer report will be kept confidential, will be used solely for a purpose described in subparagraph ( A ), and will not be used in connection with any other civil, administrative, or criminal proceeding, or for any other purpose. ( 5 ) To an agency administering a State plan under Section 454 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 654 ) for use to set an initial or modified child support award. ( b ) Conditions for furnishing and using consumer reports for employment purposes. ( 1 ) Certification from user. A consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report for employment purposes only if ( A ) the person who obtains such report from the agency certifies to the agency that ( i ) the person has complied with paragraph ( 2 ) with respect to the consumer report, and the person will comply with paragraph ( 3 ) with respect to the consumer report if paragraph ( 3 ) becomes applicable ; and ( ii ) information from the consumer report will not be used in violation of any applicable Federal or State equal employment opportunity law or regulation ; and ( B ) the consumer reporting agency provides with the report, or has previously provided, a summary of the consumer 's rights under this title, as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission under section 609 ( c ) ( 3 ) [ 1681g ]. ( 2 ) Disclosure to consumer. ( A ) In general. Except as provided in subparagraph ( B ), a person may not procure a consumer report, or cause a consumer report to be procured, for employment purposes with respect to any consumer, unless -- ( i ) a clear and conspicuous disclosure has been made in writing to the consumer at any time before the report is procured or caused to be procured, in a document that consists solely of the disclosure, that a consumer report may be obtained for employment purposes ; and ( ii ) the consumer has authorized in writing ( which authorization may be made on the document referred to in clause ( i ) ) the procurement of the report by that person. ( B ) Application by mail, telephone, computer, or other similar means. If a consumer described in subparagraph ( C ) applies for employment by mail, telephone, computer, or other similar means, at any time before a consumer report is procured or caused to be procured in connection with that application -- ( i ) the person who procures the consumer report on the consumer for employment purposes shall provide to the consumer, by oral, written, or electronic means, notice that a consumer report may be obtained for employment purposes, and a summary of the consumer 's rights under section 615 ( a ) ( 3 ) ; and ( ii ) the consumer shall have consented, orally, in writing, or electronically to the procurement of the report by that person. ( C ) Scope. Subparagraph ( B ) shall apply to a person procuring a consumer report on a consumer in connection with the consumer 's application for employment only if -- ( i ) the consumer is applying for a position over which the Secretary of Transportation has the power to establish qualifications and maximum hours of service pursuant to the provisions of section 31502 of title 49, or a position subject to safety regulation by a State transportation agency ; and ( ii ) as of the time at which the person procures the report or causes the report to be procured the only interaction between the consumer and the person in connection with that employment application has been by mail, telephone, computer, or other similar means. ( 3 ) Conditions on use for adverse actions. ( A ) In general. Except as provided in subparagraph ( B ), in using a consumer report for employment purposes, before taking any adverse action based in whole or in part on the report, the person intending to take such adverse action shall provide to the consumer to whom the report relates -- ( i ) a copy of the report ; and ( ii ) a description in writing of the rights of the consumer under this title, as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission under section 609 ( c ) ( 3 ). \nI have opted out of my public information with XXXX, and I believe that requesting the deletion of any inquiry based on any legitimate connection to a public record vendor such as XXXX is within my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), the Fair and Accurate Transactions Act ( FACTA ) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). In review of the numerous hard copy disputes on my credit report, I am requesting only the proper protocol to be adhered to in order to maintain the legitimacy of the hard inquiry, that includes an actual name of the person involved with any company that pulled a hard review of my credit history, but in addition a copy of the actual report ascertained from such a review. If these items can not be produced, then by deductive reasoning the hard inquiry is not 100 % legitimate. Accordingly, under review of 604. Permissible purposes of consumer reports [ 15 U.S.C. 1681b ] ( a ), I request the deletion of the following lists of hard inquiries as follows : I demand my rights be protected based on the 2020 Edition of the Privacy Act published by the U.S. Department of Justice.\n\nB. 5 U.S.C. 552a ( a ) ( 2 ) Individual [ T ] he term individual means a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. 5 U.S.C. 552a ( a ) ( 2 ). \nComment : The Privacy Acts definition of individual is much narrower than the FOIAs definition of person, which draws from the Administrative Procedures Act. See 5 U.S.C. 551 ( 2 ) ( 2018 ) ( defining person as an individual, partnership, corporation, association, or public or private organization other than an agency. ) ; see also, e.g., Raven, 583 F.2d at 170-71 ( comparing use of the word individual in the Privacy Act, as opposed to the word person, as more broadly used in the FOIA ) ; Cudzich v. INS , 886 F. Supp. 101, 105 ( D.D.C. 1995 ) ( A plaintiff whose permanent resident status had been revoked is not an individual for the purposes of the Privacy Act.... Plaintiffs only potential access to the requested information is therefore under the Freedom of Information Act. ). \nThe Privacy Act generally covers citizens and lawful permanent residents, but others have some protections.\n\nGenerally, individuals under the Privacy Act are US citizens and lawful permanent residents. See S. Rep. No. 93-1183, at 79, reprinted in Source Book at 232, XXXX XXXX XXXX ; OMB 1975 Guidelines, 40 Fed. Reg. at 28,951, XXXX XXXX XXXX. The Privacy Act as initially enacted did not generally protect non-resident foreign nationals. See, e.g., Raven v. Panama Canal Co., 583 F.2d 169, 170-71 ( 5th Cir. 1978 ) ( referencing legislative history that reflects the congressional intent to exclude nonresident aliens from Privacy Act coverage ) ; Soto v. State, 244 F. Supp. 3d 207, 208-09 ( D.D.C. 2017 ) ( per curiam ) ( unpublished table decision ) ( citing Fares v. INS, 50 F.3d 6 ( 4th Cir. 1995 ) ) ( [ Privacy ] Act only protects citizens of the United IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED : PLEASE INSERT A BLOCK ON MY FILE FROM ALL FUTURE PROMOTIONAL REVIEWS THE FOLLOWING ATTACHED REVIEWS OF MY CREDIT IS A DISASTER AND I WOULD HAVE NEVER HAVE AUTHORIZE SO MANY REVIEWS. I HAVE DELETED ALL APPLICATIONS. PLEASE DELETE ALL OF THE ATTACHED CREDIT REVIEWS AS THEY WOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN AUTHORIZED. PLEASE BLOCK MY CREDIT REPORT INFORMATION FROM ALL UNAUTHORIZED INQUIRIES FROM THIS POINT FORWARD : This letter is addressed to the subscriber furnishing the information on my credit reports, and if this letter is addressed to any credit reporting agency, then it is considered a ghost letter mirroring the actual request for documentation of a credit trade line I may have issues with. It is my understanding that each credit reporting agency has an obligation to maintain accuracy within the banking/credit community, and I will fulfill my obligations to work within the credit system as it was designated. \n\nThank you for your full consideration in this matter. \n\nSincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX","date_sent_to_company":"2021-03-16T04:55:16.000Z","issue":"Written notification about debt","sub_product":"Credit card debt","zip_code":"11419","tags":null,"has_narrative":true,"complaint_id":"4219894","timely":"Yes","company_response":"Closed with explanation","submitted_via":"Web","company":"CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL CORPORATION","date_received":"2021-03-16T04:47:10.000Z","state":"NY","company_public_response":null,"sub_issue":"Didn't receive enough information to verify debt"},"highlight":{"complaint_what_happened":["investor or servicer, or <em>current</em> insurer, in connection with a valuation of, or an assessment of the credit or prepayment <em>risks</em> associated with, an existing credit obligation ; or ( F ) otherwise has a legitimate business need for the information ( i ) in connection with a business transaction that is initiated by the consumer ; or ( ii ) to review an account to determine whether the consumer continues to meet the terms of the account"]},"sort":[4.96352,"4219894"]},{"_index":"complaint-public-v1","_id":"4192584","_score":4.96352,"_source":{"product":"Debt collection","complaint_what_happened":"XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MA XXXX Social Security # XXXX DOB : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX, XXXX, Texas XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX. XXXX  XXXX, XXXX, GA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX. XXXX  XXXX, XXXX, PA XXXX DISCLOSURE : THIS IS NOT AN IDENTITY THEFT DISPUTE, PLEASE REFRAIN FROM TAKING ANY POSITION OF IDENTITY THEFT EITHER WITH ANY CREDIT REPORTING AGENCY OR ANY SUBSCRIBERE THAT PARTAKES IN THE PRIVLIDGES ON REPORTING CONSUMERS PAYMENT HISTORY, IT IS A DISPUTE ON GROUNDS OF VALIDATION PURPOSES ONLY. \n\nLEGAL DISPUTE REQUESTING FULL DISCLOSURE OF TRUE TIMELINES PERTAINING TO TRADELINE PROCUREMENT, IN ADDITION TO ACTUAL PAYMENT HISTORY PROVING ACTUAL INITIAL DATE OF FIRST 30-DAY LATE PAYMENT HISTORY, THUS TRIGGERING THE 7-YEAR RULE THAT RELATES TO ERRONEOUS OR OBSOLETE INFORMATION.\n\n605. Requirements relating to information contained in consumer reports [ 15 U.S.C. 1681c ] ( a ) Information excluded from consumer reports. Except as authorized under subsection XXXX b ) of this section, no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information : ( 1 ) Cases under title 11 [ United States Code ] or under the Bankruptcy Act that, from the date of entry of the order for relief or the date of adjudication, as the case may be, antedate the report by more than 10 years.\n\n( 2 ) Civil suits, civil judgments, and records of arrest that from date of entry, antedate the report by more than seven years or until the governing statute of limitations has expired, whichever is the longer period. \n( 3 ) Paid tax liens which, from date of payment, antedate the report by more than seven years.\n\n( 4 ) Accounts placed for collection or charged to profit and loss which antedate the report by more than seven years. ( 1 ) ( 5 ) Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.\n1 ( b ) Exempted cases. The provisions of subsection ( a ) of this section are not applicable in the case of any consumer credit report to be used in connection with ( 1 ) a credit transaction involving, or which may reasonably be expected to involve, a principal amount of {$150000.00} or more ; ( 2 ) the underwriting of life insurance involving, or which may reasonably be expected to involve, a face amount of {$150000.00} or more ; or ( 3 ) the employment of any individual at an annual salary which equals, or which may reasonably be expected to equal {$75000.00}, or more. ( c ) Running of reporting period. ( 1 ) In general.\n\nThe 7-year period referred to in paragraphs ( 4 ) and ( 6 ) ** of subsection ( a ) shall begin, with respect to any delinquent account that is placed for collection ( internally or by referral to a third party, whichever is earlier ), charged to profit and loss, or subjected to any similar action, upon the expiration of the 180-day period beginning on the date of the commencement of the delinquency which immediately preceded the collection activity, charge to profit and loss, or similar action. \nCREDITOR CONTACT INFORMATION : BANK OF AMERICA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, TX XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX On these subscribers that are reporting the affixed information, I am requesting full validation such as, original transfer rights to collect, confirmation of legal timeline to report on credit and/or collection procedures, validation of licensing requirements, posted bonding requirements, oversight on monthly payment histories, proper subscriber agreement compliance with credit reporting agencies, and overall compliance with all Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act bylaws as mandated by federal laws. If all of these requirements are not in order, then I have the legal right to request the deletion of this tradeline accordingly. \n\n\nDISCLOSURE : At no time is this a dispute of identity theft or fraud, and I want my dispute answered by the creditor supplying the information on me to be 100 % validated, and/or to see if the timeline for its existence has passed, or if the credit/collection/public record tradeline is on my credit report in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act or a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Any item that I believe is not being validated by the creditor or collection agency or public record vendor will be disputed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau at a future date. If the item in dispute is legally valid, I will stand by that validation. We only request validation of information and/or debt ownership. At no time will I dispute a credit reporting agency, as it is imperative to the American free markets that XXXX, XXXX  and XXXX XXXX maintain integrity for the American consumers. \nThe following federal laws are what I am basing my rights under : Amended consumer rights Fair Credit Reporting Act Public Law 15 U.S.C. 1681 : https : //www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/pdf-0111-fair-credit-reporting-act.pdf Fair Debt Collection Practices Act : https : //www.ftc.gov/enforcement/rules/rulemaking-regulatory-reform-proceedings/fair-debt-collection-practices-act-text I make this request based upon potentially six criteria : 1 ) That I personally agreed and signed a application and/or contract on an extension of credit, and that I may have been late on payments and desire to find an agreed upon timeline when my credit trade line will go to a positive status, or be in position for its legal deletion mandated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act 7-Year rule on the deletion of antiquated information. \n2 ) That there may be items on my credit report that was acquired through a public record vendor, and that I may request a fully documented validation of any or all items posted from public record, and upon discovery may request the deletion of the public record postings based upon legal time limits, and/or completed research proving the settled agreements between myself and a second or third party. In and event, if the public record is legal, I will agree upon the trade line being maintained on my credit report until the time arrives where it can legally be removed. \n3 ) I may dispute any collection agency that maintains that they are attempting to collect a debt, either for an original creditor I may have had an association with, or if the collection agency maintains that they have acquired the debt. I may request from the debt collector full documentation of assignment of debt collection in written form as mandated by the Federal Trade Commission, including but not limited to verification that the collection agency is bonded and legally approved to collect debts from consumers within my state of residency, and if the agency maintains that the debt has been acquired by purchase, then full documented history of the debt transfer either directly from the original creditor and/or from the securitized trust the debt may have been sold to in a debt portfolio administered through the full regulatory body of the Securities and Exchange Commission. I may in addition request such documentation through the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation if that is indeed the governing body of the original credit grantor.\n\n4 ) I will dispute all public utility payment histories including the collection process assigned to any collection agency, as all public utilities including cell phone charges, natural gas, electric and public violations within municipalities are not governed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act, but by governing bodies within each state known as public service commissions. At no time will I ever agree upon the postings of public utilities on my credit report, even though I understand that I may volunteer to add my payment histories of this nature at any time.\n\n5 ) I may request the services of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to help me as a potential mediator in cases where I believe that my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act are in violation. At all times I will maintain a professional demeanor on the clearance of negative information on any of my credit reports. \n6 ) I will only file a direct complaint with any credit reporting agency if I believe enough evidence has been ascertained showing that the creditor, collection agency and/or public service vendor is in violation of their subscriber agreement with any credit reporting agency.\n\nI may dispute excessive inquiries posted on my credit reports based on the following. As the Federal Trade Commission struggles every year with maintaining the integrity of the credit community, from filing charges against illegal collection practices that abuse against the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act ( FACTA ), bigger problems have evolved that may never be addressed without Congressional overhaul on current legislation. There is one major problem in the FICO scoring models implemented with each major credit reporting agency ( CRAS ). The excessive use of credit checks that draw down ones credit scores, and in many cases these credit reports are run as a full inquiry that causes severe damage to a persons credit score even though there was no validation on approval to pull credit or as the FCRA states a legitimate business need. Accordingly ; I may request under my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act ( FACTA ), and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) I request a full validation of each posted inquiry, proving that I indeed signed a credit authorization for each inquiry. \n\nDISCLOSURE : THIS IS NOT AN IDENTITY THEFT DISPUTE, PLEASE REFRAIN FROM TAKING ANY POSITION OF IDENTITY THEFT EITHER WITH ANY CREDIT REPORTING AGENCY OR ANY SUBSCRIBERE THAT PARTAKES IN THE PRIVLIDGES ON REPORTING CONSUMERS PAYMENT HISTORY, IT IS A DISPUTE ON GROUNDS OF VALIDATION PURPOSES ONLY. \n\nLEGAL DISPUTE ON EXCESSIVE INQUIRY PRACTICES INTO A CONSUMER REPORT WITHOUT PROPER DISCLOSURES IN PLACE AND/OR ABUSIVE EXTENSION OF LEGITIMATE BUSINESS PURPOSES, THIS IS THE ACTUAL GUIDELINES OF OBTAINING CONSUMER REPORTS UNDER THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT As a public service, the staff of the Federal Trade Commission XXXX FTC XXXX has prepared the following complete text of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. Although staff generally followed the format of the U.S. Code as published by the Government Printing Office, the format of this text does differ in minor ways from the Code ( and from West 's U.S. Code Annotated ). For example, this version uses FCRA section numbers ( 601-625 ) in the headings. ( The relevant U.S. Code citation is included with each section heading and each reference to the FCRA in the text. ) 604. Permissible purposes of consumer reports [ 15 U.S.C. 1681b ] ( a ) In general. Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 1 ) In response to the order of a court having jurisdiction to issue such an order, or a subpoena issued in connection with proceedings before a Federal grand jury.\n\n( 2 ) In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates.\n\n( 3 ) To a person which it has reason to believe ( A ) intends to use the information in connection with a credit transaction involving the consumer on whom the information is to be furnished and involving the extension of credit to, or review or collection of an account of, the consumer ; or ( B ) intends to use the information for employment purposes ; or ( C ) intends to use the information in connection with the underwriting of insurance involving the consumer ; or ( D ) intends to use the information in connection with a determination of the consumer 's eligibility for a license or other benefit granted by a governmental instrumentality required by law to consider an applicant 's financial responsibility or status ; or ( E ) intends to use the information, as a potential investor or servicer, or current insurer, in connection with a valuation of, or an assessment of the credit or prepayment risks associated with, an existing credit obligation ; or ( F ) otherwise has a legitimate business need for the information ( i ) in connection with a business transaction that is initiated by the consumer ; or ( ii ) to review an account to determine whether the consumer continues to meet the terms of the account.\n\n( 4 ) In response to a request by the head of a State or local child support enforcement agency ( or a State or local government official authorized by the head of such an agency ), if the person making the request certifies to the consumer reporting agency that ( A ) the consumer report is needed for the purpose of establishing an individual 's capacity to make child support payments or determining the appropriate level of such payments ; ( B ) the paternity of the consumer for the child to which the obligation relates has been established or acknowledged by the consumer in accordance with State laws under which the obligation arises ( if required by those laws ) ; ( C ) the person has provided at least 10 days ' prior notice to the consumer whose report is requested, by certified or registered mail to the last known address of the consumer, that the report will be requested ; and ( D ) the consumer report will be kept confidential, will be used solely for a purpose described in subparagraph ( A ), and will not be used in connection with any other civil, administrative, or criminal proceeding, or for any other purpose. ( 5 ) To an agency administering a State plan under Section 454 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 654 ) for use to set an initial or modified child support award. ( b ) Conditions for furnishing and using consumer reports for employment purposes. ( 1 ) Certification from user. A consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report for employment purposes only if ( A ) the person who obtains such report from the agency certifies to the agency that ( i ) the person has complied with paragraph ( 2 ) with respect to the consumer report, and the person will comply with paragraph ( 3 ) with respect to the consumer report if paragraph ( 3 ) becomes applicable ; and ( ii ) information from the consumer report will not be used in violation of any applicable Federal or State equal employment opportunity law or regulation ; and ( B ) the consumer reporting agency provides with the report, or has previously provided, a summary of the consumer 's rights under this title, as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission under section 609 ( c ) ( 3 ) [ 1681g ]. ( 2 ) Disclosure to consumer. ( A ) In general. Except as provided in subparagraph ( B ), a person may not procure a consumer report, or cause a consumer report to be procured, for employment purposes with respect to any consumer, unless -- ( i ) a clear and conspicuous disclosure has been made in writing to the consumer at any time before the report is procured or caused to be procured, in a document that consists solely of the disclosure, that a consumer report may be obtained for employment purposes ; and ( ii ) the consumer has authorized in writing ( which authorization may be made on the document referred to in clause ( i ) ) the procurement of the report by that person. ( B ) Application by mail, telephone, computer, or other similar means. If a consumer described in subparagraph ( C ) applies for employment by mail, telephone, computer, or other similar means, at any time before a consumer report is procured or caused to be procured in connection with that application -- ( i ) the person who procures the consumer report on the consumer for employment purposes shall provide to the consumer, by oral, written, or electronic means, notice that a consumer report may be obtained for employment purposes, and a summary of the consumer 's rights under section 615 ( a ) ( 3 ) ; and ( ii ) the consumer shall have consented, orally, in writing, or electronically to the procurement of the report by that person. ( C ) Scope. Subparagraph ( B ) shall apply to a person procuring a consumer report on a consumer in connection with the consumer 's application for employment only if -- ( i ) the consumer is applying for a position over which the Secretary of Transportation has the power to establish qualifications and maximum hours of service pursuant to the provisions of section 31502 of title 49, or a position subject to safety regulation by a State transportation agency ; and ( ii ) as of the time at which the person procures the report or causes the report to be procured the only interaction between the consumer and the person in connection with that employment application has been by mail, telephone, computer, or other similar means. ( 3 ) Conditions on use for adverse actions. ( A ) In general. Except as provided in subparagraph ( B ), in using a consumer report for employment purposes, before taking any adverse action based in whole or in part on the report, the person intending to take such adverse action shall provide to the consumer to whom the report relates -- ( i ) a copy of the report ; and ( ii ) a description in writing of the rights of the consumer under this title, as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission under section 609 ( c ) ( 3 ). \nI have opted out of my public information with XXXX, and I believe that requesting the deletion of any inquiry based on any legitimate connection to a public record vendor such as XXXX is within my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), the Fair and Accurate Transactions Act ( FACTA ) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). In review of the numerous hard copy disputes on my credit report, I am requesting only the proper protocol to be adhered to in order to maintain the legitimacy of the hard inquiry, that includes an actual name of the person involved with any company that pulled a hard review of my credit history, but in addition a copy of the actual report ascertained from such a review. If these items can not be produced, then by deductive reasoning the hard inquiry is not 100 % legitimate. Accordingly, under review of 604. Permissible purposes of consumer reports [ 15 U.S.C. 1681b ] ( a ), I request the deletion of the following lists of hard inquiries as follows : I demand my rights be protected based on the 2020 Edition of the Privacy Act published by the U.S. Department of Justice.\n\nB. 5 U.S.C. 552a ( a ) ( 2 ) Individual [ T ] he term individual means a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. 5 U.S.C. 552a ( a ) ( 2 ). \nComment : The Privacy Acts definition of individual is much narrower than the FOIAs definition of person, which draws from the Administrative Procedures Act. See 5 U.S.C. 551 ( 2 ) ( 2018 ) ( defining person as an individual, partnership, corporation, association, or public or private organization other than an agency. ) ; see also, e.g., Raven, 583 F.2d at 170-71 ( comparing use of the word individual in the Privacy Act, as opposed to the word person, as more broadly used in the FOIA ) ; Cudzich v. INS , 886 F. Supp. 101, 105 ( D.D.C. 1995 ) ( A plaintiff whose permanent resident status had been revoked is not an individual for the purposes of the Privacy Act.... Plaintiffs only potential access to the requested information is therefore under the Freedom of Information Act. ).\n\nThe Privacy Act generally covers citizens and lawful permanent residents, but others have some protections.\n\nGenerally, individuals under the Privacy Act are US citizens and lawful permanent residents. See S. Rep. No. 93-1183, at 79, reprinted in Source Book at 232, https : //www.justice.gov/opcl/paoverview_sourcebook ; OMB 1975 Guidelines, 40 Fed. Reg. at 28,951, https : //www.justice.gov/paoverview_omb-75. The Privacy Act as initially enacted did not generally protect non-resident foreign nationals. See, e.g., Raven v. Panama Canal Co., 583 F.2d 169, 170-71 ( 5th Cir. 1978 ) ( referencing legislative history that reflects the congressional intent to exclude nonresident aliens from Privacy Act coverage ) ; Soto v. State, 244 F. Supp. 3d 207, 208-09 ( D.D.C. 2017 ) ( per curiam ) ( unpublished table decision ) ( citing Fares v. INS, 50 F.3d 6 ( 4th Cir. 1995 ) ) ( [ Privacy ] Act only protects citizens of the United IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED : PLEASE INSERT A BLOCK ON MY FILE FROM ALL FUTURE PROMOTIONAL REVIEWS THE FOLLOWING ATTACHED REVIEWS OF MY CREDIT IS A DISASTER AND I WOULD HAVE NEVER HAVE AUTHORIZE SO MANY REVIEWS. I HAVE DELETED ALL APPLICATIONS. PLEASE DELETE ALL OF THE ATTACHED CREDIT REVIEWS AS THEY WOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN AUTHORIZED. PLEASE BLOCK MY CREDIT REPORT INFORMATION FROM ALL UNAUTHORIZED INQUIRIES FROM THIS POINT FORWARD : This letter is addressed to the subscriber furnishing the information on my credit reports, and if this letter is addressed to any credit reporting agency, then it is considered a ghost letter mirroring the actual request for documentation of a credit trade line I may have issues with. It is my understanding that each credit reporting agency has an obligation to maintain accuracy within the banking/credit community, and I will fulfill my obligations to work within the credit system as it was designated. \n\nThank you for your full consideration in this matter. \n\nSincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX","date_sent_to_company":"2021-03-08T17:24:31.000Z","issue":"Written notification about debt","sub_product":"Credit card debt","zip_code":"01108","tags":null,"has_narrative":true,"complaint_id":"4192584","timely":"Yes","company_response":"Closed with explanation","submitted_via":"Web","company":"BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION","date_received":"2021-03-08T17:20:41.000Z","state":"MA","company_public_response":"Company has responded to the consumer and the CFPB and chooses not to provide a public response","sub_issue":"Didn't receive enough information to verify debt"},"highlight":{"complaint_what_happened":["investor or servicer, or <em>current</em> insurer, in connection with a valuation of, or an assessment of the credit or prepayment <em>risks</em> associated with, an existing credit obligation ; or ( F ) otherwise has a legitimate business need for the information ( i ) in connection with a business transaction that is initiated by the consumer ; or ( ii ) to review an account to determine whether the consumer continues to meet the terms of the account"]},"sort":[4.96352,"4192584"]},{"_index":"complaint-public-v1","_id":"4043238","_score":4.96352,"_source":{"product":"Debt collection","complaint_what_happened":"XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX Social Security # XXXX DOB : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, Texas XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX. XXXX  XXXX, XXXX, GA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX. XXXX  XXXX, XXXX, PA XXXX DISCLOSURE : THIS IS NOT AN IDENTITY THEFT DISPUTE, PLEASE REFRAIN FROM TAKING ANY POSITION OF IDENTITY THEFT EITHER WITH ANY CREDIT REPORTING AGENCY OR ANY SUBSCRIBERE THAT PARTAKES IN THE PRIVLIDGES ON REPORTING CONSUMERS PAYMENT HISTORY, IT IS A DISPUTE ON GROUNDS OF VALIDATION PURPOSES ONLY. \n\nLEGAL DISPUTE REQUESTING FULL DISCLOSURE OF TRUE TIMELINES PERTAINING TO TRADELINE PROCUREMENT, IN ADDITION TO ACTUAL PAYMENT HISTORY PROVING ACTUAL INITIAL DATE OF FIRST 30-DAY LATE PAYMENT HISTORY, THUS TRIGGERING THE 7-YEAR RULE THAT RELATES TO ERRONEOUS OR OBSOLETE INFORMATION. \n605. Requirements relating to information contained in consumer reports [ 15 U.S.C. 1681c ] ( a ) Information excluded from consumer reports. Except as authorized under subsection ( b ) of this section, no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information : ( 1 ) Cases under title 11 [ United States Code ] or under the Bankruptcy Act that, from the date of entry of the order for relief or the date of adjudication, as the case may be, antedate the report by more than 10 years.\n\n( 2 ) Civil suits, civil judgments, and records of arrest that from date of entry, antedate the report by more than seven years or until the governing statute of limitations has expired, whichever is the longer period.\n\n( 3 ) Paid tax liens which, from date of payment, antedate the report by more than seven years.\n\n( 4 ) Accounts placed for collection or charged to profit and loss which antedate the report by more than seven years. ( 1 ) ( 5 ) Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.1 ( b ) Exempted cases. The provisions of subsection ( a ) of this section are not applicable in the case of any consumer credit report to be used in connection with ( 1 ) a credit transaction involving, or which may reasonably be expected to involve, a principal amount of {$150000.00} or more ; ( 2 ) the underwriting of life insurance involving, or which may reasonably be expected to involve, a face amount of {$150000.00} or more ; or ( 3 ) the employment of any individual at an annual salary which equals, or which may reasonably be expected to equal {$75000.00}, or more. ( c ) Running of reporting period. ( 1 ) In general.\n\nThe 7-year period referred to in paragraphs ( 4 ) and ( 6 ) ** of subsection ( a ) shall begin, with respect to any delinquent account that is placed for collection ( internally or by referral to a third party, whichever is earlier ), charged to profit and loss, or subjected to any similar action, upon the expiration of the 180-day period beginning on the date of the commencement of the delinquency which immediately preceded the collection activity, charge to profit and loss, or similar action. \nXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX  XXXX XXXX, PA XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX , SD XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, DE XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, DE XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX , WI XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX , FL XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX On these subscribers that are reporting the affixed information, I am requesting full validation such as, original transfer rights to collect, confirmation of legal timeline to report on credit and/or collection procedures, validation of licensing requirements, posted bonding requirements, oversight on monthly payment histories, proper subscriber agreement compliance with credit reporting agencies, and overall compliance with all Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act bylaws as mandated by federal laws. If all of these requirements are not in order, then I have the legal right to request the deletion of this tradeline accordingly. \n\nDISCLOSURE : At no time is this a dispute of identity theft or fraud, and I want my dispute answered by the creditor supplying the information on me to be 100 % validated, and/or to see if the timeline for its existence has passed, or if the credit/collection/public record tradeline is on my credit report in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act or a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Any item that I believe is not being validated by the creditor or collection agency or public record vendor will be disputed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau at a future date. If the item in dispute is legally valid, I will stand by that validation. We only request validation of information and/or debt ownership. At no time will I dispute a credit reporting agency, as it is imperative to the American free markets that XXXX, XXXX and XXXX XXXX maintain integrity for the American consumers. \nThe following federal laws are what I am basing my rights under : Amended consumer rights Fair Credit Reporting Act Public Law 15 U.S.C. 1681 : https : //www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/pdf-0111-fair-credit-reporting-act.pdf Fair Debt Collection Practices Act : https : //www.ftc.gov/enforcement/rules/rulemaking-regulatory-reform-proceedings/fair-debt-collection-practices-act-text I make this request based upon potentially six criteria : 1 ) That I personally agreed and signed a application and/or contract on an extension of credit, and that I may have been late on payments and desire to find an agreed upon timeline when my credit trade line will go to a positive status, or be in position for its legal deletion mandated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act 7-Year rule on the deletion of antiquated information. \n2 ) That there may be items on my credit report that was acquired through a public record vendor, and that I may request a fully documented validation of any or all items posted from public record, and upon discovery may request the deletion of the public record postings based upon legal time limits, and/or completed research proving the settled agreements between myself and a second or third party. In and event, if the public record is legal, I will agree upon the trade line being maintained on my credit report until the time arrives where it can legally be removed.\n\n3 ) I may dispute any collection agency that maintains that they are attempting to collect a debt, either for an original creditor I may have had an association with, or if the collection agency maintains that they have acquired the debt. I may request from the debt collector full documentation of assignment of debt collection in written form as mandated by the Federal Trade Commission, including but not limited to verification that the collection agency is bonded and legally approved to collect debts from consumers within my state of residency, and if the agency maintains that the debt has been acquired by purchase, then full documented history of the debt transfer either directly from the original creditor and/or from the securitized trust the debt may have been sold to in a debt portfolio administered through the full regulatory body of the Securities and Exchange Commission. I may in addition request such documentation through the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation if that is indeed the governing body of the original credit grantor.\n\n4 ) I will dispute all public utility payment histories including the collection process assigned to any collection agency, as all public utilities including cell phone charges, natural gas, electric and public violations within municipalities are not governed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act, but by governing bodies within each state known as public service commissions. At no time will I ever agree upon the postings of public utilities on my credit report, even though I understand that I may volunteer to add my payment histories of this nature at any time.\n\n5 ) I may request the services of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to help me as a potential mediator in cases where I believe that my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act are in violation. At all times I will maintain a professional demeanor on the clearance of negative information on any of my credit reports. \n6 ) I will only file a direct complaint with any credit reporting agency if I believe enough evidence has been ascertained showing that the creditor, collection agency and/or public service vendor is in violation of their subscriber agreement with any credit reporting agency.\n\nI may dispute excessive inquiries posted on my credit reports based on the following. As the Federal Trade Commission struggles every year with maintaining the integrity of the credit community, from filing charges against illegal collection practices that abuse against the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act ( FACTA ), bigger problems have evolved that may never be addressed without Congressional overhaul on current legislation. There is one major problem in the FICO scoring models implemented with each major credit reporting agency ( CRAS ). The excessive use of credit checks that draw down ones credit scores, and in many cases these credit reports are run as a full inquiry that causes severe damage to a persons credit score even though there was no validation on approval to pull credit or as the FCRA states a legitimate business need. Accordingly ; I may request under my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act ( FACTA ), and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) I request a full validation of each posted inquiry, proving that I indeed signed a credit authorization for each inquiry. \n\nDISCLOSURE : THIS IS NOT AN IDENTITY THEFT DISPUTE, PLEASE REFRAIN FROM TAKING ANY POSITION OF IDENTITY THEFT EITHER WITH ANY CREDIT REPORTING AGENCY OR ANY SUBSCRIBERE THAT PARTAKES IN THE PRIVLIDGES ON REPORTING CONSUMERS PAYMENT HISTORY, IT IS A DISPUTE ON GROUNDS OF VALIDATION PURPOSES ONLY. \n\nLEGAL DISPUTE ON EXCESSIVE INQUIRY PRACTICES INTO A CONSUMER REPORT WITHOUT PROPER DISCLOSURES IN PLACE AND/OR ABUSIVE EXTENSION OF LEGITIMATE BUSINESS PURPOSES, THIS IS THE ACTUAL GUIDELINES OF OBTAINING CONSUMER REPORTS UNDER THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT As a public service, the staff of the Federal Trade Commission XXXX FTC XXXX has prepared the following complete text of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. Although staff generally followed the format of the U.S. Code as published by the Government Printing Office, the format of this text does differ in minor ways from the Code ( and from West 's U.S. Code Annotated ). For example, this version uses FCRA section numbers ( 601-625 ) in the headings. ( The relevant U.S. Code citation is included with each section heading and each reference to the FCRA in the text. ) 604. Permissible purposes of consumer reports [ 15 U.S.C. 1681b ] ( a ) In general. Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 1 ) In response to the order of a court having jurisdiction to issue such an order, or a subpoena issued in connection with proceedings before a Federal grand jury.\n\n( 2 ) In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates.\n\n( 3 ) To a person which it has reason to believe ( A ) intends to use the information in connection with a credit transaction involving the consumer on whom the information is to be furnished and involving the extension of credit to, or review or collection of an account of, the consumer ; or ( B ) intends to use the information for employment purposes ; or ( C ) intends to use the information in connection with the underwriting of insurance involving the consumer ; or ( D ) intends to use the information in connection with a determination of the consumer 's eligibility for a license or other benefit granted by a governmental instrumentality required by law to consider an applicant 's financial responsibility or status ; or ( E ) intends to use the information, as a potential investor or servicer, or current insurer, in connection with a valuation of, or an assessment of the credit or prepayment risks associated with, an existing credit obligation ; or ( F ) otherwise has a legitimate business need for the information ( i ) in connection with a business transaction that is initiated by the consumer ; or ( ii ) to review an account to determine whether the consumer continues to meet the terms of the account.\n\n( 4 ) In response to a request by the head of a State or local child support enforcement agency ( or a State or local government official authorized by the head of such an agency ), if the person making the request certifies to the consumer reporting agency that ( A ) the consumer report is needed for the purpose of establishing an individual 's capacity to make child support payments or determining the appropriate level of such payments ; ( B ) the paternity of the consumer for the child to which the obligation relates has been established or acknowledged by the consumer in accordance with State laws under which the obligation arises ( if required by those laws ) ; ( C ) the person has provided at least 10 days ' prior notice to the consumer whose report is requested, by certified or registered mail to the last known address of the consumer, that the report will be requested ; and ( D ) the consumer report will be kept confidential, will be used solely for a purpose described in subparagraph ( A ), and will not be used in connection with any other civil, administrative, or criminal proceeding, or for any other purpose. ( 5 ) To an agency administering a State plan under Section 454 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 654 ) for use to set an initial or modified child support award. ( b ) Conditions for furnishing and using consumer reports for employment purposes. ( 1 ) Certification from user. A consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report for employment purposes only if ( A ) the person who obtains such report from the agency certifies to the agency that ( i ) the person has complied with paragraph ( 2 ) with respect to the consumer report, and the person will comply with paragraph ( 3 ) with respect to the consumer report if paragraph ( 3 ) becomes applicable ; and ( ii ) information from the consumer report will not be used in violation of any applicable Federal or State equal employment opportunity law or regulation ; and ( B ) the consumer reporting agency provides with the report, or has previously provided, a summary of the consumer 's rights under this title, as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission under section 609 ( c ) ( 3 ) [ 1681g ]. ( 2 ) Disclosure to consumer. ( A ) In general. Except as provided in subparagraph ( B ), a person may not procure a consumer report, or cause a consumer report to be procured, for employment purposes with respect to any consumer, unless -- ( i ) a clear and conspicuous disclosure has been made in writing to the consumer at any time before the report is procured or caused to be procured, in a document that consists solely of the disclosure, that a consumer report may be obtained for employment purposes ; and ( ii ) the consumer has authorized in writing ( which authorization may be made on the document referred to in clause ( i ) ) the procurement of the report by that person. ( B ) Application by mail, telephone, computer, or other similar means. If a consumer described in subparagraph ( C ) applies for employment by mail, telephone, computer, or other similar means, at any time before a consumer report is procured or caused to be procured in connection with that application -- ( i ) the person who procures the consumer report on the consumer for employment purposes shall provide to the consumer, by oral, written, or electronic means, notice that a consumer report may be obtained for employment purposes, and a summary of the consumer 's rights under section 615 ( a ) ( 3 ) ; and ( ii ) the consumer shall have consented, orally, in writing, or electronically to the procurement of the report by that person. ( C ) Scope. Subparagraph ( B ) shall apply to a person procuring a consumer report on a consumer in connection with the consumer 's application for employment only if -- ( i ) the consumer is applying for a position over which the Secretary of Transportation has the power to establish qualifications and maximum hours of service pursuant to the provisions of section 31502 of title 49, or a position subject to safety regulation by a State transportation agency ; and ( ii ) as of the time at which the person procures the report or causes the report to be procured the only interaction between the consumer and the person in connection with that employment application has been by mail, telephone, computer, or other similar means. ( 3 ) Conditions on use for adverse actions. ( A ) In general. Except as provided in subparagraph ( B ), in using a consumer report for employment purposes, before taking any adverse action based in whole or in part on the report, the person intending to take such adverse action shall provide to the consumer to whom the report relates -- ( i ) a copy of the report ; and ( ii ) a description in writing of the rights of the consumer under this title, as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission under section 609 ( c ) ( 3 ). \nXXXX XXXX OPT-OUT TAKEN - HARD INQUIRIES DISPUTES : I have opted out of my public information with XXXX, and I believe that requesting the deletion of any inquiry based on any legitimate connection to a public record vendor such as XXXX is within my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), the Fair and Accurate Transactions Act ( FACTA ) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). In review of the numerous hard copy disputes on my credit report, I am requesting only the proper protocol to be adhered to in order to maintain the legitimacy of the hard inquiry, that includes an actual name of the person involved with any company that pulled a hard review of my credit history, but in addition a copy of the actual report ascertained from such a review. If these items can not be produced, then by deductive reasoning the hard inquiry is bot 100 % legitimate. Accordingly, under review of 604. Permissible purposes of consumer reports [ 15 U.S.C. 1681b ] ( a ), I request the deletion of the following lists of hard inquiries as follows : I demand my rights be protected based on the 2020 Edition of the Privacy Act published by the U.S. Department of Justice.\n\nB. 5 U.S.C. 552a ( a ) ( 2 ) Individual [ T ] he term individual means a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. 5 U.S.C. 552a ( a ) ( 2 ).\n\nComment : The Privacy Acts definition of individual is much narrower than the FOIAs definition of person, which draws from the Administrative Procedures Act. See 5 U.S.C. 551 ( 2 ) ( 2018 ) ( defining person as an individual, partnership, corporation, association, or public or private organization other than an agency. ) ; see also, e.g., Raven, 583 F.2d at 170-71 ( comparing use of the word individual in the Privacy Act, as opposed to the word person, as more broadly used in the FOIA ) ; XXXX XXXX XXXX , 886 F. Supp. 101, 105 ( D.D.C. 1995 ) ( A plaintiff whose permanent resident status had been revoked is not an individual for the purposes of the Privacy Act.... Plaintiffs only potential access to the requested information is therefore under the Freedom of Information Act. ).\n\nThe Privacy Act generally covers citizens and lawful permanent residents, but others have some protections.\n\nGenerally, individuals under the Privacy Act are US citizens and lawful permanent residents. See S. Rep. No. 93-1183, at 79, reprinted in Source Book at 232, https : XXXX ; OMB 1975 Guidelines, 40 Fed. Reg. at 28,951, XXXX  : XXXX. The Privacy Act as initially enacted did not generally protect non-resident foreign nationals. See, e.g., XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, 583 F.2d 169, 170-71 ( 5th Cir. 1978 ) ( referencing legislative history that reflects the congressional intent to exclude nonresident aliens from Privacy Act coverage ) ; XXXX v. XXXX, 244 F. Supp. 3d 207, 208-09 ( D.D.C. 2017 ) ( per curiam ) ( unpublished table decision ) ( citing Fares v. INS, 50 F.3d 6 ( 4th Cir. 1995 ) ) ( [ Privacy ] Act only protects citizens of the United States or aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence. ). \nSOFT INQUIRIES DISPUTES : IMMEDIATE ACION REQUIRED : PLEASE INSERT A BLOCK ON MY FILE FROM ALL FUTURE PROMOTIONAL REVIEWS THE FOLLOWING ATTACHED REVIEWS OF MY CREDIT IS A DISASTER AND I WOULD HAVE NEVER HAVE AUTHORIZE SO MANY REVIEWS. I HAVE DELETED ALL APPLICATIONS SUCH AS XXXX XXXX AND XXXX  XXXX. PLEASE DELETE ALL OF THE ATTACHED CREDIT REVIEWS AS THEY WOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN AUTHORIZED. PLEASSE BLOCK MY CREDIT REPORT INFORMATION FROM ALL UNAUTHORIZED INQUIRIES FROM THIS POINT FORWARD : This letter is addressed to the subscriber furnishing the information on my credit reports, and if this letter is addressed to any credit reporting agency, then it is considered a ghost letter mirroring the actual request for documentation of a credit trade line I may have issues with. It is my understanding that each credit reporting agency has an obligation to maintain accuracy within the banking/credit community, and I will fulfill my obligations to work within the credit system as it was designated. \n\nThank you for your full consideration in this matter. \n\nSincerely, XXXX XXXX","date_sent_to_company":"2021-01-02T17:00:31.000Z","issue":"Written notification about debt","sub_product":"Credit card debt","zip_code":"92604","tags":null,"has_narrative":true,"complaint_id":"4043238","timely":"Yes","company_response":"Closed with explanation","submitted_via":"Web","company":"CITIBANK, N.A.","date_received":"2021-01-02T16:57:41.000Z","state":"CA","company_public_response":null,"sub_issue":"Didn't receive enough information to verify debt"},"highlight":{"complaint_what_happened":["investor or servicer, or <em>current</em> insurer, in connection with a valuation of, or an assessment of the credit or prepayment <em>risks</em> associated with, an existing credit obligation ; or ( F ) otherwise has a legitimate business need for the information ( i ) in connection with a business transaction that is initiated by the consumer ; or ( ii ) to review an account to determine whether the consumer continues to meet the terms of the account"]},"sort":[4.96352,"4043238"]},{"_index":"complaint-public-v1","_id":"4192323","_score":4.963275,"_source":{"product":"Debt collection","complaint_what_happened":"XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, MA XXXX Social Security # XXXX DOB : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, Texas XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, GA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXX, PA XXXX DISCLOSURE : THIS IS NOT AN IDENTITY THEFT DISPUTE, PLEASE REFRAIN FROM TAKING ANY POSITION OF IDENTITY THEFT EITHER WITH ANY CREDIT REPORTING AGENCY OR ANY SUBSCRIBERE THAT PARTAKES IN THE PRIVLIDGES ON REPORTING CONSUMERS PAYMENT HISTORY, IT IS A DISPUTE ON GROUNDS OF VALIDATION PURPOSES ONLY. \n\nLEGAL DISPUTE REQUESTING FULL DISCLOSURE OF TRUE TIMELINES PERTAINING TO TRADELINE PROCUREMENT, IN ADDITION TO ACTUAL PAYMENT HISTORY PROVING ACTUAL INITIAL DATE OF FIRST 30-DAY LATE PAYMENT HISTORY, THUS TRIGGERING THE 7-YEAR RULE THAT RELATES TO ERRONEOUS OR OBSOLETE INFORMATION. \n605. Requirements relating to information contained in consumer reports [ 15 U.S.C. 1681c ] ( a ) Information excluded from consumer reports. Except as authorized under subsection ( b ) of this section, no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information : ( 1 ) Cases under title 11 [ United States Code ] or under the Bankruptcy Act that, from the date of entry of the order for relief or the date of adjudication, as the case may be, antedate the report by more than 10 years.\n\n( 2 ) Civil suits, civil judgments, and records of arrest that from date of entry, antedate the report by more than seven years or until the governing statute of limitations has expired, whichever is the longer period. \n( 3 ) Paid tax liens which, from date of payment, antedate the report by more than seven years.\n\n( 4 ) Accounts placed for collection or charged to profit and loss which antedate the report by more than seven years. ( 1 ) ( 5 ) Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.1 ( b ) Exempted cases. The provisions of subsection ( a ) of this section are not applicable in the case of any consumer credit report to be used in connection with ( 1 ) a credit transaction involving, or which may reasonably be expected to involve, a principal amount of {$150000.00} or more ; ( 2 ) the underwriting of life insurance involving, or which may reasonably be expected to involve, a face amount of {$150000.00} or more ; or ( 3 ) the employment of any individual at an annual salary which equals, or which may reasonably be expected to equal {$75000.00}, or more. ( c ) Running of reporting period. ( 1 ) In general.\n\nThe 7-year period referred to in paragraphs ( 4 ) and ( 6 ) ** of subsection ( a ) shall begin, with respect to any delinquent account that is placed for collection ( internally or by referral to a third party, whichever is earlier ), charged to profit and loss, or subjected to any similar action, upon the expiration of the 180-day period beginning on the date of the commencement of the delinquency which immediately preceded the collection activity, charge to profit and loss, or similar action. \n\nCREDITOR CONTACT INFORMATION : FED LOAN SERCVICING XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, PA XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX On these subscribers that are reporting the affixed information, I am requesting full validation such as, original transfer rights to collect, confirmation of legal timeline to report on credit and/or collection procedures, validation of licensing requirements, posted bonding requirements, oversight on monthly payment histories, proper subscriber agreement compliance with credit reporting agencies, and overall compliance with all Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act bylaws as mandated by federal laws. If all of these requirements are not in order, then I have the legal right to request the deletion of this tradeline accordingly. \n\nXXXX XXXX XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX On these subscribers that are reporting the affixed information, I am requesting full validation such as, original transfer rights to collect, confirmation of legal timeline to report on credit and/or collection procedures, validation of licensing requirements, posted bonding requirements, oversight on monthly payment histories, proper subscriber agreement compliance with credit reporting agencies, and overall compliance with all Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act bylaws as mandated by federal laws. If all of these requirements are not in order, then I have the legal right to request the deletion of this tradeline accordingly. \n\nXXXX XXXX  # XXXX On these subscribers that are reporting the affixed information, I am requesting full validation such as, original transfer rights to collect, confirmation of legal timeline to report on credit and/or collection procedures, validation of licensing requirements, posted bonding requirements, oversight on monthly payment histories, proper subscriber agreement compliance with credit reporting agencies, and overall compliance with all Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act bylaws as mandated by federal laws. If all of these requirements are not in order, then I have the legal right to request the deletion of this tradeline accordingly. \n\n\nDISCLOSURE : At no time is this a dispute of identity theft or fraud, and I want my dispute answered by the creditor supplying the information on me to be 100 % validated, and/or to see if the timeline for its existence has passed, or if the credit/collection/public record tradeline is on my credit report in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act or a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Any item that I believe is not being validated by the creditor or collection agency or public record vendor will be disputed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau at a future date. If the item in dispute is legally valid, I will stand by that validation. We only request validation of information and/or debt ownership. At no time will I dispute a credit reporting agency, as it is imperative to the American free markets that XXXX XXXX and XXXX XXXX maintain integrity for the American consumers. \nThe following federal laws are what I am basing my rights under : Amended consumer rights Fair Credit Reporting Act Public Law 15 U.S.C. 1681 : https : //www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/pdf-0111-fair-credit-reporting-act.pdf Fair Debt Collection Practices Act : https : //www.ftc.gov/enforcement/rules/rulemaking-regulatory-reform-proceedings/fair-debt-collection-practices-act-text I make this request based upon potentially six criteria : 1 ) That I personally agreed and signed a application and/or contract on an extension of credit, and that I may have been late on payments and desire to find an agreed upon timeline when my credit trade line will go to a positive status, or be in position for its legal deletion mandated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act 7-Year rule on the deletion of antiquated information.\n\n2 ) That there may be items on my credit report that was acquired through a public record vendor, and that I may request a fully documented validation of any or all items posted from public record, and upon discovery may request the deletion of the public record postings based upon legal time limits, and/or completed research proving the settled agreements between myself and a second or third party. In and event, if the public record is legal, I will agree upon the trade line being maintained on my credit report until the time arrives where it can legally be removed. \n3 ) I may dispute any collection agency that maintains that they are attempting to collect a debt, either for an original creditor I may have had an association with, or if the collection agency maintains that they have acquired the debt. I may request from the debt collector full documentation of assignment of debt collection in written form as mandated by the Federal Trade Commission, including but not limited to verification that the collection agency is bonded and legally approved to collect debts from consumers within my state of residency, and if the agency maintains that the debt has been acquired by purchase, then full documented history of the debt transfer either directly from the original creditor and/or from the securitized trust the debt may have been sold to in a debt portfolio administered through the full regulatory body of the Securities and Exchange Commission. I may in addition request such documentation through the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation if that is indeed the governing body of the original credit grantor. \n4 ) I will dispute all public utility payment histories including the collection process assigned to any collection agency, as all public utilities including cell phone charges, natural gas, electric and public violations within municipalities are not governed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act, but by governing bodies within each state known as public service commissions. At no time will I ever agree upon the postings of public utilities on my credit report, even though I understand that I may volunteer to add my payment histories of this nature at any time. \n5 ) I may request the services of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to help me as a potential mediator in cases where I believe that my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act are in violation. At all times I will maintain a professional demeanor on the clearance of negative information on any of my credit reports.\n\n6 ) I will only file a direct complaint with any credit reporting agency if I believe enough evidence has been ascertained showing that the creditor, collection agency and/or public service vendor is in violation of their subscriber agreement with any credit reporting agency.\n\nI may dispute excessive inquiries posted on my credit reports based on the following. As the Federal Trade Commission struggles every year with maintaining the integrity of the credit community, from filing charges against illegal collection practices that abuse against the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act ( FACTA ), bigger problems have evolved that may never be addressed without Congressional overhaul on current legislation. There is one major problem in the FICO scoring models implemented with each major credit reporting agency ( CRAS ). The excessive use of credit checks that draw down ones credit scores, and in many cases these credit reports are run as a full inquiry that causes severe damage to a persons credit score even though there was no validation on approval to pull credit or as the FCRA states a legitimate business need. Accordingly ; I may request under my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act ( FACTA ), and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) I request a full validation of each posted inquiry, proving that I indeed signed a credit authorization for each inquiry. \n\nDISCLOSURE : THIS IS NOT AN IDENTITY THEFT DISPUTE, PLEASE REFRAIN FROM TAKING ANY POSITION OF IDENTITY THEFT EITHER WITH ANY CREDIT REPORTING AGENCY OR ANY SUBSCRIBERE THAT PARTAKES IN THE PRIVLIDGES ON REPORTING CONSUMERS PAYMENT HISTORY, IT IS A DISPUTE ON GROUNDS OF VALIDATION PURPOSES ONLY. \n\nLEGAL DISPUTE ON EXCESSIVE INQUIRY PRACTICES INTO A CONSUMER REPORT WITHOUT PROPER DISCLOSURES IN PLACE AND/OR ABUSIVE EXTENSION OF LEGITIMATE BUSINESS PURPOSES, THIS IS THE ACTUAL GUIDELINES OF OBTAINING CONSUMER REPORTS UNDER THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT As a public service, the staff of the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) has prepared the following complete text of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. Although staff generally followed the format of the U.S. Code as published by the Government Printing Office, the format of this text does differ in minor ways from the Code ( and from West 's U.S. Code Annotated ). For example, this version uses FCRA section numbers ( 601-625 ) in the headings. ( The relevant U.S. Code citation is included with each section heading and each reference to the FCRA in the text. ) 604. Permissible purposes of consumer reports [ 15 U.S.C. 1681b ] ( a ) In general. Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 1 ) In response to the order of a court having jurisdiction to issue such an order, or a subpoena issued in connection with proceedings before a Federal grand jury.\n\n( 2 ) In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. \n( 3 ) To a person which it has reason to believe ( A ) intends to use the information in connection with a credit transaction involving the consumer on whom the information is to be furnished and involving the extension of credit to, or review or collection of an account of, the consumer ; or ( B ) intends to use the information for employment purposes ; or ( C ) intends to use the information in connection with the underwriting of insurance involving the consumer ; or ( D ) intends to use the information in connection with a determination of the consumer 's eligibility for a license or other benefit granted by a governmental instrumentality required by law to consider an applicant 's financial responsibility or status ; or ( E ) intends to use the information, as a potential investor or servicer, or current insurer, in connection with a valuation of, or an assessment of the credit or prepayment risks associated with, an existing credit obligation ; or ( F ) otherwise has a legitimate business need for the information ( i ) in connection with a business transaction that is initiated by the consumer ; or ( ii ) to review an account to determine whether the consumer continues to meet the terms of the account. \n( 4 ) In response to a request by the head of a State or local child support enforcement agency ( or a State or local government official authorized by the head of such an agency ), if the person making the request certifies to the consumer reporting agency that ( A ) the consumer report is needed for the purpose of establishing an individual 's capacity to make child support payments or determining the appropriate level of such payments ; ( B ) the paternity of the consumer for the child to which the obligation relates has been established or acknowledged by the consumer in accordance with State laws under which the obligation arises ( if required by those laws ) ; ( C ) the person has provided at least 10 days ' prior notice to the consumer whose report is requested, by certified or registered mail to the last known address of the consumer, that the report will be requested ; and ( D ) the consumer report will be kept confidential, will be used solely for a purpose described in subparagraph ( A ), and will not be used in connection with any other civil, administrative, or criminal proceeding, or for any other purpose. ( 5 ) To an agency administering a State plan under Section 454 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 654 ) for use to set an initial or modified child support award. ( b ) Conditions for furnishing and using consumer reports for employment purposes. ( 1 ) Certification from user. A consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report for employment purposes only if ( A ) the person who obtains such report from the agency certifies to the agency that ( i ) the person has complied with paragraph ( 2 ) with respect to the consumer report, and the person will comply with paragraph ( 3 ) with respect to the consumer report if paragraph ( 3 ) becomes applicable ; and ( ii ) information from the consumer report will not be used in violation of any applicable Federal or State equal employment opportunity law or regulation ; and ( B ) the consumer reporting agency provides with the report, or has previously provided, a summary of the consumer 's rights under this title, as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission under section 609 ( c ) ( 3 ) [ 1681g ]. ( 2 ) Disclosure to consumer. ( A ) In general. Except as provided in subparagraph ( B ), a person may not procure a consumer report, or cause a consumer report to be procured, for employment purposes with respect to any consumer, unless -- ( i ) a clear and conspicuous disclosure has been made in writing to the consumer at any time before the report is procured or caused to be procured, in a document that consists solely of the disclosure, that a consumer report may be obtained for employment purposes ; and ( ii ) the consumer has authorized in writing ( which authorization may be made on the document referred to in clause ( i ) ) the procurement of the report by that person. ( B ) Application by mail, telephone, computer, or other similar means. If a consumer described in subparagraph ( C ) applies for employment by mail, telephone, computer, or other similar means, at any time before a consumer report is procured or caused to be procured in connection with that application -- ( i ) the person who procures the consumer report on the consumer for employment purposes shall provide to the consumer, by oral, written, or electronic means, notice that a consumer report may be obtained for employment purposes, and a summary of the consumer 's rights under section 615 ( a ) ( 3 ) ; and ( ii ) the consumer shall have consented, orally, in writing, or electronically to the procurement of the report by that person. ( C ) Scope. Subparagraph ( B ) shall apply to a person procuring a consumer report on a consumer in connection with the consumer 's application for employment only if -- ( i ) the consumer is applying for a position over which the Secretary of Transportation has the power to establish qualifications and maximum hours of service pursuant to the provisions of section 31502 of title 49, or a position subject to safety regulation by a State transportation agency ; and ( ii ) as of the time at which the person procures the report or causes the report to be procured the only interaction between the consumer and the person in connection with that employment application has been by mail, telephone, computer, or other similar means. ( 3 ) Conditions on use for adverse actions. ( A ) In general. Except as provided in subparagraph ( B ), in using a consumer report for employment purposes, before taking any adverse action based in whole or in part on the report, the person intending to take such adverse action shall provide to the consumer to whom the report relates -- ( i ) a copy of the report ; and ( ii ) a description in writing of the rights of the consumer under this title, as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission under section 609 ( c ) ( 3 ).\n\nI have opted out of my public information with LexisNexis, and I believe that requesting the deletion of any inquiry based on any legitimate connection to a public record vendor such as LexisNexis is within my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), the Fair and Accurate Transactions Act ( FACTA ) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). In review of the numerous hard copy disputes on my credit report, I am requesting only the proper protocol to be adhered to in order to maintain the legitimacy of the hard inquiry, that includes an actual name of the person involved with any company that pulled a hard review of my credit history, but in addition a copy of the actual report ascertained from such a review. If these items can not be produced, then by deductive reasoning the hard inquiry is not 100 % legitimate. Accordingly, under review of 604. Permissible purposes of consumer reports [ 15 U.S.C. 1681b ] ( a ), I request the deletion of the following lists of hard inquiries as follows : I demand my rights be protected based on the 2020 Edition of the Privacy Act published by the U.S. Department of Justice.\n\nB. 5 U.S.C. 552a ( a ) ( 2 ) Individual [ T ] he term individual means a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. 5 U.S.C. 552a ( a ) ( 2 ).\n\nComment : The Privacy Acts definition of individual is much narrower than the FOIAs definition of person, which draws from the Administrative Procedures Act. See 5 U.S.C. 551 ( 2 ) ( 2018 ) ( defining person as an individual, partnership, corporation, association, or public or private organization other than an agency. ) ; see also, e.g., Raven, 583 F.2d at 170-71 ( comparing use of the word individual in the Privacy Act, as opposed to the word person, as more broadly used in the FOIA ) ; Cudzich v. INS , 886 F. Supp. 101, 105 ( D.D.C. 1995 ) ( A plaintiff whose permanent resident status had been revoked is not an individual for the purposes of the Privacy Act.... Plaintiffs only potential access to the requested information is therefore under the Freedom of Information Act. ).\n\nThe Privacy Act generally covers citizens and lawful permanent residents, but others have some protections.\n\nGenerally, individuals under the Privacy Act are US citizens and lawful permanent residents. See S. Rep. No. 93-1183, at 79, reprinted in Source Book at 232, https : //www.justice.gov/opcl/paoverview_sourcebook ; OMB 1975 Guidelines, 40 Fed. Reg. at 28,951, https : //www.justice.gov/paoverview_omb-75. The Privacy Act as initially enacted did not generally protect non-resident foreign nationals. See, e.g., Raven v. Panama Canal Co., 583 F.2d 169, 170-71 ( 5th Cir. 1978 ) ( referencing legislative history that reflects the congressional intent to exclude nonresident aliens from Privacy Act coverage ) ; Soto v. State, 244 F. Supp. 3d 207, 208-09 ( D.D.C. 2017 ) ( per curiam ) ( unpublished table decision ) ( citing Fares v. INS, 50 F.3d 6 ( 4th Cir. 1995 ) ) ( [ Privacy ] Act only protects citizens of the United IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED : PLEASE INSERT A BLOCK ON MY FILE FROM ALL FUTURE PROMOTIONAL REVIEWS THE FOLLOWING ATTACHED REVIEWS OF MY CREDIT IS A DISASTER AND I WOULD HAVE NEVER HAVE AUTHORIZE SO MANY REVIEWS. I HAVE DELETED ALL APPLICATIONS. PLEASE DELETE ALL OF THE ATTACHED CREDIT REVIEWS AS THEY WOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN AUTHORIZED. PLEASE BLOCK MY CREDIT REPORT INFORMATION FROM ALL UNAUTHORIZED INQUIRIES FROM THIS POINT FORWARD : This letter is addressed to the subscriber furnishing the information on my credit reports, and if this letter is addressed to any credit reporting agency, then it is considered a ghost letter mirroring the actual request for documentation of a credit trade line I may have issues with. It is my understanding that each credit reporting agency has an obligation to maintain accuracy within the banking/credit community, and I will fulfill my obligations to work within the credit system as it was designated. \n\nThank you for your full consideration in this matter. \n\nSincerely, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX","date_sent_to_company":"2021-03-08T16:25:48.000Z","issue":"Written notification about debt","sub_product":"Federal student loan debt","zip_code":"01013","tags":null,"has_narrative":true,"complaint_id":"4192323","timely":"Yes","company_response":"Closed with explanation","submitted_via":"Web","company":"AES/PHEAA","date_received":"2021-03-08T16:22:19.000Z","state":"MA","company_public_response":null,"sub_issue":"Didn't receive enough information to verify debt"},"highlight":{"complaint_what_happened":["investor or servicer, or <em>current</em> insurer, in connection with a valuation of, or an assessment of the credit or prepayment <em>risks</em> associated with, an existing credit obligation ; or ( F ) otherwise has a legitimate business need for the information ( i ) in connection with a business transaction that is initiated by the consumer ; or ( ii ) to review an account to determine whether the consumer continues to meet the terms of the account"]},"sort":[4.963275,"4192323"]},{"_index":"complaint-public-v1","_id":"4043276","_score":4.963275,"_source":{"product":"Debt collection","complaint_what_happened":"XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, CA XXXX Social Security # XXXX DOB : XX/XX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX, Texas XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX, XXXX, GA XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, XXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXX, XXXX, PA XXXX DISCLOSURE : THIS IS NOT AN IDENTITY THEFT DISPUTE, PLEASE REFRAIN FROM TAKING ANY POSITION OF IDENTITY THEFT EITHER WITH ANY CREDIT REPORTING AGENCY OR ANY SUBSCRIBERE THAT PARTAKES IN THE PRIVLIDGES ON REPORTING CONSUMERS PAYMENT HISTORY, IT IS A DISPUTE ON GROUNDS OF VALIDATION PURPOSES ONLY. \n\nLEGAL DISPUTE REQUESTING FULL DISCLOSURE OF TRUE TIMELINES PERTAINING TO TRADELINE PROCUREMENT, IN ADDITION TO ACTUAL PAYMENT HISTORY PROVING ACTUAL INITIAL DATE OF FIRST 30-DAY LATE PAYMENT HISTORY, THUS TRIGGERING THE 7-YEAR RULE THAT RELATES TO ERRONEOUS OR OBSOLETE INFORMATION. \n605. Requirements relating to information contained in consumer reports [ 15 U.S.C. 1681c ] ( a ) Information excluded from consumer reports. Except as authorized under subsection ( b ) of this section, no consumer reporting agency may make any consumer report containing any of the following items of information : ( 1 ) Cases under title 11 [ United States Code ] or under the Bankruptcy Act that, from the date of entry of the order for relief or the date of adjudication, as the case may be, antedate the report by more than 10 years. \n( 2 ) Civil suits, civil judgments, and records of arrest that from date of entry, antedate the report by more than seven years or until the governing statute of limitations has expired, whichever is the longer period. \n( 3 ) Paid tax liens which, from date of payment, antedate the report by more than seven years. \n( 4 ) Accounts placed for collection or charged to profit and loss which antedate the report by more than seven years. ( 1 ) ( 5 ) Any other adverse item of information, other than records of convictions of crimes which antedates the report by more than seven years.1 ( b ) Exempted cases. The provisions of subsection ( a ) of this section are not applicable in the case of any consumer credit report to be used in connection with ( 1 ) a credit transaction involving, or which may reasonably be expected to involve, a principal amount of {$150000.00} or more ; ( 2 ) the underwriting of life insurance involving, or which may reasonably be expected to involve, a face amount of {$150000.00} or more ; or ( 3 ) the employment of any individual at an annual salary which equals, or which may reasonably be expected to equal {$75000.00}, or more. ( c ) Running of reporting period. ( 1 ) In general. \nThe 7-year period referred to in paragraphs ( 4 ) and ( 6 ) ** of subsection ( a ) shall begin, with respect to any delinquent account that is placed for collection ( internally or by referral to a third party, whichever is earlier ), charged to profit and loss, or subjected to any similar action, upon the expiration of the 180-day period beginning on the date of the commencement of the delinquency which immediately preceded the collection activity, charge to profit and loss, or similar action. \nXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, PA XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX XXXX/XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX SD XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, DE XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX XXXX CARD SERVICES XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX, DE XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX WI XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX OCWEN LOAN SERVICING LLC XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX FL XXXX ( XXXX ) XXXX ACCOUNT # XXXX On these subscribers that are reporting the affixed information, I am requesting full validation such as, original transfer rights to collect, confirmation of legal timeline to report on credit and/or collection procedures, validation of licensing requirements, posted bonding requirements, oversight on monthly payment histories, proper subscriber agreement compliance with credit reporting agencies, and overall compliance with all Fair Credit Reporting Act and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act bylaws as mandated by federal laws. If all of these requirements are not in order, then I have the legal right to request the deletion of this tradeline accordingly. \n\nDISCLOSURE : At no time is this a dispute of identity theft or fraud, and I want my dispute answered by the creditor supplying the information on me to be 100 % validated, and/or to see if the timeline for its existence has passed, or if the credit/collection/public record tradeline is on my credit report in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act or a violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Any item that I believe is not being validated by the creditor or collection agency or public record vendor will be disputed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau at a future date. If the item in dispute is legally valid, I will stand by that validation. We only request validation of information and/or debt ownership. At no time will I dispute a credit reporting agency, as it is imperative to the American free markets that XXXX, XXXX and XXXX XXXX maintain integrity for the American consumers. \nThe following federal laws are what I am basing my rights under : Amended consumer rights Fair Credit Reporting Act Public Law 15 U.S.C. 1681 : https : //www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/pdf-0111-fair-credit-reporting-act.pdf Fair Debt Collection Practices Act : https : //www.ftc.gov/enforcement/rules/rulemaking-regulatory-reform-proceedings/fair-debt-collection-practices-act-text I make this request based upon potentially six criteria : 1 ) That I personally agreed and signed a application and/or contract on an extension of credit, and that I may have been late on payments and desire to find an agreed upon timeline when my credit trade line will go to a positive status, or be in position for its legal deletion mandated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act 7-Year rule on the deletion of antiquated information. \n2 ) That there may be items on my credit report that was acquired through a public record vendor, and that I may request a fully documented validation of any or all items posted from public record, and upon discovery may request the deletion of the public record postings based upon legal time limits, and/or completed research proving the settled agreements between myself and a second or third party. In and event, if the public record is legal, I will agree upon the trade line being maintained on my credit report until the time arrives where it can legally be removed. \n3 ) I may dispute any collection agency that maintains that they are attempting to collect a debt, either for an original creditor I may have had an association with, or if the collection agency maintains that they have acquired the debt. I may request from the debt collector full documentation of assignment of debt collection in written form as mandated by the Federal Trade Commission, including but not limited to verification that the collection agency is bonded and legally approved to collect debts from consumers within my state of residency, and if the agency maintains that the debt has been acquired by purchase, then full documented history of the debt transfer either directly from the original creditor and/or from the securitized trust the debt may have been sold to in a debt portfolio administered through the full regulatory body of the Securities and Exchange Commission. I may in addition request such documentation through the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation if that is indeed the governing body of the original credit grantor.\n\n4 ) I will dispute all public utility payment histories including the collection process assigned to any collection agency, as all public utilities including cell phone charges, natural gas, electric and public violations within municipalities are not governed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act, but by governing bodies within each state known as public service commissions. At no time will I ever agree upon the postings of public utilities on my credit report, even though I understand that I may volunteer to add my payment histories of this nature at any time. \n5 ) I may request the services of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to help me as a potential mediator in cases where I believe that my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act are in violation. At all times I will maintain a professional demeanor on the clearance of negative information on any of my credit reports. \n6 ) I will only file a direct complaint with any credit reporting agency if I believe enough evidence has been ascertained showing that the creditor, collection agency and/or public service vendor is in violation of their subscriber agreement with any credit reporting agency.\n\nI may dispute excessive inquiries posted on my credit reports based on the following. As the Federal Trade Commission struggles every year with maintaining the integrity of the credit community, from filing charges against illegal collection practices that abuse against the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ) and The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act ( FACTA ), bigger problems have evolved that may never be addressed without Congressional overhaul on current legislation. There is one major problem in the FICO scoring models implemented with each major credit reporting agency ( XXXX ). The excessive use of credit checks that draw down ones credit scores, and in many cases these credit reports are run as a full inquiry that causes severe damage to a persons credit score even though there was no validation on approval to pull credit or as the FCRA states a legitimate business need. Accordingly ; I may request under my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act ( FACTA ), and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ) I request a full validation of each posted inquiry, proving that I indeed signed a credit authorization for each inquiry. \n\nDISCLOSURE : THIS IS NOT AN IDENTITY THEFT DISPUTE, PLEASE REFRAIN FROM TAKING ANY POSITION OF IDENTITY THEFT EITHER WITH ANY CREDIT REPORTING AGENCY OR ANY SUBSCRIBERE THAT PARTAKES IN THE PRIVLIDGES ON REPORTING CONSUMERS PAYMENT HISTORY, IT IS A DISPUTE ON GROUNDS OF VALIDATION PURPOSES ONLY. \n\nLEGAL DISPUTE ON EXCESSIVE INQUIRY PRACTICES INTO A CONSUMER REPORT WITHOUT PROPER DISCLOSURES IN PLACE AND/OR ABUSIVE EXTENSION OF LEGITIMATE BUSINESS PURPOSES, THIS IS THE ACTUAL GUIDELINES OF OBTAINING CONSUMER REPORTS UNDER THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT As a public service, the staff of the Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) has prepared the following complete text of the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), 15 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. Although staff generally followed the format of the U.S. Code as published by the Government Printing Office, the format of this text does differ in minor ways from the Code ( and from West 's U.S. Code Annotated ). For example, this version uses FCRA section numbers ( 601-625 ) in the headings. ( The relevant U.S. Code citation is included with each section heading and each reference to the FCRA in the text. ) 604. Permissible purposes of consumer reports [ 15 U.S.C. 1681b ] ( a ) In general. Subject to subsection ( c ), any consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other : ( 1 ) In response to the order of a court having jurisdiction to issue such an order, or a subpoena issued in connection with proceedings before a Federal grand jury. \n( 2 ) In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it relates. \n( 3 ) To a person which it has reason to believe ( A ) intends to use the information in connection with a credit transaction involving the consumer on whom the information is to be furnished and involving the extension of credit to, or review or collection of an account of, the consumer ; or ( B ) intends to use the information for employment purposes ; or ( C ) intends to use the information in connection with the underwriting of insurance involving the consumer ; or ( D ) intends to use the information in connection with a determination of the consumer 's eligibility for a license or other benefit granted by a governmental instrumentality required by law to consider an applicant 's financial responsibility or status ; or ( E ) intends to use the information, as a potential investor or servicer, or current insurer, in connection with a valuation of, or an assessment of the credit or prepayment risks associated with, an existing credit obligation ; or ( F ) otherwise has a legitimate business need for the information ( i ) in connection with a business transaction that is initiated by the consumer ; or ( ii ) to review an account to determine whether the consumer continues to meet the terms of the account.\n\n( 4 ) In response to a request by the head of a State or local child support enforcement agency ( or a State or local government official authorized by the head of such an agency ), if the person making the request certifies to the consumer reporting agency that ( A ) the consumer report is needed for the purpose of establishing an individual 's capacity to make child support payments or determining the appropriate level of such payments ; ( B ) the paternity of the consumer for the child to which the obligation relates has been established or acknowledged by the consumer in accordance with State laws under which the obligation arises ( if required by those laws ) ; ( C ) the person has provided at least 10 days ' prior notice to the consumer whose report is requested, by certified or registered mail to the last known address of the consumer, that the report will be requested ; and ( D ) the consumer report will be kept confidential, will be used solely for a purpose described in subparagraph ( A ), and will not be used in connection with any other civil, administrative, or criminal proceeding, or for any other purpose. ( 5 ) To an agency administering a State plan under Section 454 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 654 ) for use to set an initial or modified child support award. ( b ) Conditions for furnishing and using consumer reports for employment purposes. ( 1 ) Certification from user. A consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report for employment purposes only if ( A ) the person who obtains such report from the agency certifies to the agency that ( i ) the person has complied with paragraph ( 2 ) with respect to the consumer report, and the person will comply with paragraph ( 3 ) with respect to the consumer report if paragraph ( 3 ) becomes applicable ; and ( ii ) information from the consumer report will not be used in violation of any applicable Federal or State equal employment opportunity law or regulation ; and ( B ) the consumer reporting agency provides with the report, or has previously provided, a summary of the consumer 's rights under this title, as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission under section 609 ( c ) ( 3 ) [ 1681g ]. ( 2 ) Disclosure to consumer. ( A ) In general. Except as provided in subparagraph ( B ), a person may not procure a consumer report, or cause a consumer report to be procured, for employment purposes with respect to any consumer, unless -- ( i ) a clear and conspicuous disclosure has been made in writing to the consumer at any time before the report is procured or caused to be procured, in a document that consists solely of the disclosure, that a consumer report may be obtained for employment purposes ; and ( ii ) the consumer has authorized in writing ( which authorization may be made on the document referred to in clause ( i ) ) the procurement of the report by that person. ( B ) Application by mail, telephone, computer, or other similar means. If a consumer described in subparagraph ( C ) applies for employment by mail, telephone, computer, or other similar means, at any time before a consumer report is procured or caused to be procured in connection with that application -- ( i ) the person who procures the consumer report on the consumer for employment purposes shall provide to the consumer, by oral, written, or electronic means, notice that a consumer report may be obtained for employment purposes, and a summary of the consumer 's rights under section 615 ( a ) ( 3 ) ; and ( ii ) the consumer shall have consented, orally, in writing, or electronically to the procurement of the report by that person. ( C ) Scope. Subparagraph ( B ) shall apply to a person procuring a consumer report on a consumer in connection with the consumer 's application for employment only if -- ( i ) the consumer is applying for a position over which the Secretary of Transportation has the power to establish qualifications and maximum hours of service pursuant to the provisions of section 31502 of title 49, or a position subject to safety regulation by a State transportation agency ; and ( ii ) as of the time at which the person procures the report or causes the report to be procured the only interaction between the consumer and the person in connection with that employment application has been by mail, telephone, computer, or other similar means. ( 3 ) Conditions on use for adverse actions. ( A ) In general. Except as provided in subparagraph ( B ), in using a consumer report for employment purposes, before taking any adverse action based in whole or in part on the report, the person intending to take such adverse action shall provide to the consumer to whom the report relates -- ( i ) a copy of the report ; and ( ii ) a description in writing of the rights of the consumer under this title, as prescribed by the Federal Trade Commission under section 609 ( c ) ( 3 ). \nXXXX NON-FCRA OPT-OUT TAKEN - HARD INQUIRIES DISPUTES : I have opted out of my public information with XXXX, and I believe that requesting the deletion of any inquiry based on any legitimate connection to a public record vendor such as XXXX is within my rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ( FCRA ), the Fair and Accurate Transactions Act ( FACTA ) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ( FDCPA ). In review of the numerous hard copy disputes on my credit report, I am requesting only the proper protocol to be adhered to in order to maintain the legitimacy of the hard inquiry, that includes an actual name of the person involved with any company that pulled a hard review of my credit history, but in addition a copy of the actual report ascertained from such a review. If these items can not be produced, then by deductive reasoning the hard inquiry is bot 100 % legitimate. Accordingly, under review of 604. Permissible purposes of consumer reports [ 15 U.S.C. 1681b ] ( a ), I request the deletion of the following lists of hard inquiries as follows : I demand my rights be protected based on the 2020 Edition of the Privacy Act published by the U.S. Department of Justice. \nB. 5 U.S.C. 552a ( a ) ( 2 ) Individual [ T ] he term individual means a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence. 5 U.S.C. 552a ( a ) ( 2 ). \nComment : The Privacy Acts definition of individual is much narrower than the FOIAs definition of person, which draws from the Administrative Procedures Act. See 5 U.S.C. 551 ( 2 ) ( 2018 ) ( defining person as an individual, partnership, corporation, association, or public or private organization other than an agency. ) ; see also, e.g., Raven, 583 F.2d at 170-71 ( comparing use of the word individual in the Privacy Act, as opposed to the word person, as more broadly used in the FOIA ) ; Cudzich v. INS , 886 F. Supp. 101, 105 ( D.D.C. 1995 ) ( A plaintiff whose permanent resident status had been revoked is not an individual for the purposes of the Privacy Act.... Plaintiffs only potential access to the requested information is therefore under the Freedom of Information Act. ).\n\nThe Privacy Act generally covers citizens and lawful permanent residents, but others have some protections.\n\nGenerally, individuals under the Privacy Act are US citizens and lawful permanent residents. See S. Rep. No. 93-1183, at 79, reprinted in Source Book at 232, https : //www.justice.gov/opcl/paoverview_sourcebook ; OMB 1975 Guidelines, 40 Fed. Reg. at 28,951, https : //www.justice.gov/paoverview_omb-75. The Privacy Act as initially enacted did not generally protect non-resident foreign nationals. See, e.g., Raven v. Panama Canal Co., 583 F.2d 169, 170-71 ( 5th Cir. 1978 ) ( referencing legislative history that reflects the congressional intent to exclude nonresident aliens from Privacy Act coverage ) ; Soto v. State, 244 F. Supp. 3d 207, 208-09 ( D.D.C. 2017 ) ( per curiam ) ( unpublished table decision ) ( citing Fares v. INS, 50 F.3d 6 ( 4th Cir. 1995 ) ) ( [ Privacy ] Act only protects citizens of the United States or aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence. ). \nSOFT INQUIRIES DISPUTES : IMMEDIATE ACION REQUIRED : PLEASE INSERT A BLOCK ON MY FILE FROM ALL FUTURE PROMOTIONAL REVIEWS THE FOLLOWING ATTACHED REVIEWS OF MY CREDIT IS A DISASTER AND I WOULD HAVE NEVER HAVE AUTHORIZE SO MANY REVIEWS. I HAVE DELETED ALL APPLICATIONS SUCH AS XXXX XXXX AND XXXX XXXX. PLEASE DELETE ALL OF THE ATTACHED CREDIT REVIEWS AS THEY WOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN AUTHORIZED. PLEASSE BLOCK MY CREDIT REPORT INFORMATION FROM ALL UNAUTHORIZED INQUIRIES FROM THIS POINT FORWARD : This letter is addressed to the subscriber furnishing the information on my credit reports, and if this letter is addressed to any credit reporting agency, then it is considered a ghost letter mirroring the actual request for documentation of a credit trade line I may have issues with. It is my understanding that each credit reporting agency has an obligation to maintain accuracy within the banking/credit community, and I will fulfill my obligations to work within the credit system as it was designated. \n\nThank you for your full consideration in this matter. \n\nSincerely, XXXX XXXX","date_sent_to_company":"2021-01-02T17:23:00.000Z","issue":"Written notification about debt","sub_product":"Mortgage debt","zip_code":"92604","tags":null,"has_narrative":true,"complaint_id":"4043276","timely":"Yes","company_response":"Closed with explanation","submitted_via":"Web","company":"Ocwen Financial Corporation","date_received":"2021-01-02T17:21:03.000Z","state":"CA","company_public_response":null,"sub_issue":"Didn't receive enough information to verify debt"},"highlight":{"complaint_what_happened":["investor or servicer, or <em>current</em> insurer, in connection with a valuation of, or an assessment of the credit or prepayment <em>risks</em> associated with, an existing credit 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