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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

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CFPB’s Final Rule to Remove Medical Bills from U.S. Credit Reports

In recent years, allowing medical debt in consumer reports has been under scrutiny, weighing relevant value in comparison to potential discrimination...

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CFPB Urges Employers to Follow FCRA When Using Background Dossiers and Algorithmic Scores

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a recent policy statement advising employers to comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act...

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Regulations from Federal Agencies and the FCRA

If you use background reports for employment purposes, you are probably well-versed in the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

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