RSI Screening News

industry related news and FTC Links

Guide to the RSI V2 website.

User guide written to walk the user through ordering reports on the new version 2 website.

Credit Reports: What Information Providers Need to Know 

Describes the scope of the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the responsibilities for information providers covered by it.

Consumer Reports: What Insurers Need to Know

Details the responsibilities of insurers who make coverage decisions based on consumer credit reports; focuses on adverse action notices.

Disposing of Consumer Report Information? New Rule Tells How

New rules describe how.

Identity Theft Web Site

Helps consumers avoid and respond to identity theft; offers the Identity Theft Affidavit and an online complaint form.

Special Highlights  

Provides links to the FTC’s FCRA material, both privacy-related and otherwise. Includes press releases and staff opinion letters.

Using Consumer Reports: What Employers Need to Know  

Explains the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act concerning employer use of current or potential employee credit records. These include written notice and authorization, adverse action procedures and certifications to consumer reporting agencies.

Using Consumer Reports: What Landlords Need to Know

Details the responsibilities of landlords who make tenant decisions based on consumer credit reports; focuses on adverse action notices.