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Fair Credit Reporting Act--Sexual Harassment Investigation. ( April 1999 )
The Federal Trade Commission (the "Commission") has taken the position that employers who utilize the services of o. -
The rapid growth of online commerce has spurred federal regulators into action to protect consumer privacy rights. .
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Y2K Legislative Update ( April 1999 )
1999 began with the introduction of several business-friendly Y2K federal and state legislative proposals. -
FTC Staff Opinion Letter: Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 615(a) ( March 1998 )
Federal Trade Commission staff opinion letter which analyzes notifications requirements under Section 615(a) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act when an action is taken against a consumer based upon information obtained in a consumer report. -
FTC Staff Opinion Letter: Fair Credit Reporting Act Sections 603(h) and 603(k) ( October 1998 )
Federal Trade Commission staff opinion letter which analyzes whether the use of consumer reports constitutes "employment purposes," as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act and if this information is considered an adverse action under Section 603(k). -
Consumer Handbook to Credit Protection Laws ( April 1993 )
Handbook from the Federal Reserve Board which explains how consumer credit laws can help consumers shop for credit, apply for it, keep up their credit standing, and-if need be-complain about an unfair deal. -
FTC Staff Opinion Letter: Fair Credit Reporting Act Sections 603(d)(1), 604(b), 606, 607(e), 609, and 610 ( June 1998 )
Federal Trade Commission staff opinion letter which analyzes the definition of consumer reports under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. -
FTC Staff Opinion Letter: Fair Credit Reporting Act Section 604 ( February 1998 )
Federal Trade Commission staff opinion letter which analyzes the propriety of obtaining consumer reports on individuals visiting auto showrooms and disclosure requirements when obtaining consumer reports on prospective or current employees. -
FTC Staff Opinion Letter: Fair Credit Reporting Act Sections 604(b)(2), 604(b)(3), 606, and 615(a) ( December 1997 )
Federal Trade Commission staff opinion letter which analyzes the disclosure obligations of employers to consumers (applicants for jobs or current employees) under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. -
FTC Staff Opinion Letter: Fair Credit Reporting Act Sections 604(b), 605, 607 ( June 1998 )
Federal Trade Commission staff opinion letter which analyzes reporting responsibilities of consumer reporting agencies of criminal convictions that are more than seven years old and notification requirements of other criminal or negative information.