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Fair Credit Reporting Act

Nov 2, 2015

Dispute over Internet data collection splits US high court

The U.S. Supreme Court seems divided over whether Internet search sites can be sued for publishing false information about people if the errors don't cause any real harm.

Apr 9, 2013

FTC: Rental info providers may be subject to Fair Credit Reporting Act

Data brokers who provide online information to landlords about tenants’ rental histories may be subject to the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Federal Trade Commission has warned.

Nov 13, 2012

U.S. Supreme Court: Lawyer can’t sue government over receipt mistake

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued its first opinion of the new term, saying a lawyer cannot combine two laws to sue the federal government for violating identity theft protection laws banning the printing of credit card numbers and expiration dates on receipts.

Oct 4, 2012

US high court considers Fair Credit Act case

The justices of the U.S. Supreme Court will soon decide if the federal government can be sued for damages for violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Nov 14, 2011

Class-action settlements result from hiring decisions

In October, Kmart Corp. was hit with a class-action lawsuit alleging that the company is running afoul of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The suit claims that the way it runs background checks on prospective employees is not allowed.

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