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Witnesses testified on the accuracy and regulation of consumer credit reports. They discussed were the practices of credit reporting agencies, the low number of consumers who request their c…

Witnesses testified about draft legislation that would establish national standards for data security and notification of a breach. Companies would be required to notify consumers and the Fe…

Witnesses testified on companies and non-profits that collect and maintain consumer personal information, and the effectiveness of current laws in protecting privacy. Among the topics they a…

The Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Subcommittee of the House Financial Services Committee held a hearing titled “Use of Credit Information Beyond Lending: Issues and Reform Propo…

Witnesses testified on the role credit scores play in the U.S. economy. They talked about proposed risk-based credit reporting rules, consumer access to credit scoring information, the accur…

Stuart Pratt talked about the role consumer credit scores and reports play inthe current economy. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. C-SPAN Radio’s Bobbi Jac…

Experts talked about credit scoring and new protections for consumers. A credit score is a decision-making tool for lenders that predicts future credit risk. Topics included consumer awarene…

Witnesses testified about reauthorization of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Among the issues they addressed were identity theft, consumer protections, privacy issues, and unsolicited credit …

Several speakers commented of financial services issues. Including the accuracy of credit scores.

Panelists at the Federal Trade Commission held a forum on the topic of identity theft. They discussed procedures for clearing up the victim’s credit record. After their prepared remarks, the…

Witnesses testified about the advantages and disadvantages of restricting the use of Social Security numbers. Among the issues addressed were the ease of legally obtaining private informatio…