Category: FCRA

Anything related to Fair Credit Reporting compliance

FCRA Case May Decide if U.S. Government is a Liable Data Furnisher

FCRA Case May Decide if U.S. Government is a Liable Data Furnisher

Written on July 12, 2023.

FCRA Case May Decide if U.S. Government is a Liable Data Furnisher July 12, 2023 The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case concerning the United States government. This suit determines whether the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) considers...

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CFPB Concerned Automated Surveillance Tools Are Not FCRA Compliant

CFPB Concerned Automated Surveillance Tools Are Not FCRA Compliant

Written on July 7, 2023.

CFPB Concerned Automated Surveillance Tools Are Not FCRA Compliant July 7, 2023 The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has begun cracking down on companies using workplace surveillance tools. According to the Bureau, many companies relying...

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CFPB Fines Medical Debt Collector For FCRA Violations

CFPB Fines Medical Debt Collector For FCRA Violations

Written on June 27, 2023.

CFPB Fines Medical Debt Collector For FCRA Violations June 27, 2023 A news release by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently revealed a business’s violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). According to the announcement,...

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Supreme Court Provides Clarification on Scienter Standard for FCA and FCRA Claims

Supreme Court Provides Clarification on Scienter Standard for FCA and FCRA Claims

Written on June 16, 2023.

Supreme Court Provides Clarification on Scienter Standard for FCA and FCRA Claims June 16, 2023 The Supreme Court has announced its decision in the consolidated cases involving the United States and two grocery store chains. In their decision,...

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Credit Reporting Bureau To Pay .7 Million to Settle FCRA Class Action(2)

Credit Reporting Bureau To Pay $2.7 Million to Settle FCRA Class Action

Written on June 13, 2023.

Credit Reporting Bureau To Pay $2.7 Million to Settle FCRA Class Action June 13, 2023 A credit bureau must pay $2.7 million to settle a class action lawsuit under a deal that received preliminary approval from a federal court. The lawsuit claims...

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22-State Coalition of Attorney Generals Files Amicus Brief With SCOTUS in Support of CFPB

22-State Coalition of Attorney Generals Files Amicus Brief With SCOTUS in Support of CFPB

Written on June 5, 2023.

22-State Coalition of Attorney Generals Files Amicus Brief With SCOTUS in Support of CFPB June 5, 2023 A coalition of attorney generals led by New York’s Attorney General has filed an amicus brief concerning the Supreme Court of the United...

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CRA Faces Proposed Class Action Over Allegedly Inaccurate Reporting

CRA Faces Proposed Class Action Over Allegedly Inaccurate Reporting

Written on May 25, 2023.

CRA Faces Proposed Class Action Over Allegedly Inaccurate Reporting May 25, 2023 A major consumer reporting agency (CRA) now faces a proposed class action lawsuit. According to the suit, the CRA failed to maintain procedures to ensure it provided...

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Class Action Filed Against Luxury Fashion Brand Over Alleged FCRA Violations

Written on May 9, 2023.

Class Action Filed Against Luxury Fashion Brand Over Alleged FCRA Violations May 9, 2023 A luxury fashion company recently faced a class action lawsuit over compliance failures. According to the suit, the company failed to comply with the Fair...

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CFPB Announces Data Breach Involving More Than 250,000 Consumers

CFPB Announces Data Breach Involving More Than 250,000 Consumers

Written on May 2, 2023.

CFPB Announces Data Breach Involving More Than 250,000 Consumers May 2, 2023 The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is a U.S. government agency established to safeguard consumers in the financial sector. Recently, the agency disclosed...

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Supreme Court Advised That FCA Knowledge Standard Is Subjective

Supreme Court Advised That FCA Knowledge Standard Is Subjective

Written on May 1, 2023.

Supreme Court Advised That FCA Knowledge Standard Is Subjective May 1, 2023 Whistleblowers have urged the Supreme Court to consider subjective factors when determining whether someone knowingly acted under the False Claims Act (FCA). According...

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