Utah Senate Bill 70: Consumer Reporting Amendments Explained
Utah joined the list of states in 2025 that have enacted legislation regulating what information can be reported to organizations requesting...
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Verified Credentials Jun 8, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Last month we highlighted background report disclosure requirements in the state of Washington.
As we previously discussed, part of the disclosure requirements for “investigative consumer reports,” under Washington law, is providing candidates with additional information. Among other things, a Washington investigative consumer report disclosure must include a written statement informing the candidate of the candidate’s right to request both: (i) A complete and accurate description of the nature and scope of the investigation upon submitting a written request to the employer within a reasonable period of time after receipt of the disclosure; and (ii) A written summary of the candidate’s rights under Washington state law.
This state-specific summary of rights details the rights consumers have based on the Washington Fair Credit Reporting Act (Washington FCRA). Washington’s summary requirements include:
This additional document may not be a surprise. Washington is pretty committed to consumer protections and rights. What are consumer rights and protections are included in Washington law? The Washington FCRA contains a number of rights for consumers, including, but not limited to:
Employers may want to consult their legal advisor to determine if their Washington Summary of Rights aligns with the Washington FCRA. To help your drafting or review process, Verified Credentials provides a sample Washington Summary of Rights in our client Resource Library.
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