The CFPB reminded consumer reporting companies of their obligations under the Fair Credit Reporting Act to (i) address inaccurate information found in background checks, (ii) monitor for improper credit file sharing and (iii) ensure that background check information is accessible to consumers.
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A credit reporting agency settled charges with the CFPB for security "freeze and lock" violations related to consumer credit reports.
The FTC and the CFPB sued a nationwide consumer reporting agency for Fair Credit Reporting Act violations related to rental background check reports.
The OCC, the Federal Reserve Board and the FDIC proposed long-term debt requirements for large banking entities, holding companies, foreign banking organizations and large insured depository institutions to facilitate resolvability in the event of failure and to reduce the risk of contagion within the financial system.
A banking entity settled charges with the OCC and the CFPB for assessing multiple overdraft fees on customers’ accounts. The banking entity also settled charges with the CFPB for withholding credit card rewards from consumers and opening accounts without consumers' consent.