Definition
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau co-enforces the Fair Credit Reporting Act alongside the Federal Trade Commission and has issued advisory opinions on tenant and employment screening every year since 2022, including 2026-03 on disputed records and adverse-action timing.
Related terms
- FCRA — The federal statute (15 U.S.C. §1681) governing consumer reports, including pre-employment background checks.
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