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New CFPB Proposed Rule Would Restrict Data Brokers’ Reach
CFPB // December 03, 2024

As the year draws to a close, the end of 2024 has been marked by a flurry of rule-making by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

CFPB Aims to Apply Privacy Protections to Data Brokers
CFPB // September 19, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will soon propose a rule that would apply privacy protections to data brokers, CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said Thursday (Sept. 19). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

CFPB to Propose Rules Limiting Activities of Data Brokers
CFPB // February 28, 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will propose rules this year to limit the activities of data brokers, including those that sell personal data to customers overseas. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

TransUnion Faces Allegations of Violations of Fair Credit Reporting Act
CFPB // October 12, 2023

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have taken enforcement actions against consumer reporting company TransUnion, alleging multiple violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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New CFPB Proposed Rule Would Restrict Data Brokers’ Reach

December 03, 2024
As the year draws to a close, the end of 2024 has been marked by a flurry of rule-making by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily […]

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CFPB Sues Experian, Alleging Improper Investigations of Consumer Complaints

January 07, 2025
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) sued consumer reporting agency Experian on Tuesday (Jan. 7), alleging that the company unlawfully failed to properly investigate consumer disputes and included incorrect information on credit reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no […]

CFPB Aims to Apply Privacy Protections to Data Brokers

September 19, 2024
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will soon propose a rule that would apply privacy protections to data brokers, CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said Thursday (Sept. 19). Get the Full...

CFPB to Propose Rules Limiting Activities of Data Brokers

February 28, 2024
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) will propose rules this year to limit the activities of data brokers, including those that sell personal data to customers overseas. Get the Full Story Complete...

TransUnion Faces Allegations of Violations of Fair Credit Reporting Act

October 12, 2023
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have taken enforcement actions against consumer reporting company TransUnion, alleging multiple violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Get the Full Story Complete...