Utah Senate Bill 70: Consumer Reporting Amendments Explained
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Verified Credentials Oct 1, 2020 12:00:00 AM
The great outdoors called to many of us in recent months. It’s been a much-needed break from at-home offices and busy homes in lockdown. Residents of Montana may have had the best views, with desirable natural features. Let’s get in touch with the background check surroundings in the great state of Montana.
State and federal laws govern background checks. Yes, there are background report disclosure requirements in the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). But like California, Minnesota, and more, Montana has background report disclosure requirements too.
Let’s get to know the legal landscape surrounding Montana’s disclosure requirements. Find out what type of background report needs a Montana disclosure. If you’re getting background reports on someone who lives or works in Montana, you may want to keep Montana’s disclosure law in mind.
From a bird’s-eye view, you need to know when Montana requires you to provide a state-specific disclosure. You need one for what’s known as an “investigative consumer report” under Montana law. That’s when your background report has information obtained through personal interviews with neighbors, friends, or associates of the candidate. This background report disclosure must:
You don’t need to start this journey alone. We offer sample compliance disclosures as your pathfinder. You can see a sample Montana investigative consumer report disclosure on demand. Log into your Verified Credentials Employee® account and go to the Resource Library. Download the “Montana Investigative Consumer Report Disclosure” to get started.
Still not sure what state disclosures you need? Your legal counsel can help you get a lay of the land regarding state-specific laws.
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