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19 Oct 2017, 5:31 am by Brian G. Cesaratto
  Recently, we discussed the NYSDFS’ proposed extension of its cyber security regulations to credit reporting agencies in the wake of the Equifax breach. [read post]
19 Oct 2017, 5:31 am by Brian G. Cesaratto
  Recently, we discussed the NYSDFS’ proposed extension of its cyber security regulations to credit reporting agencies in the wake of the Equifax breach. [read post]
18 Oct 2017, 8:29 am by Matthew Landis
Even though I confirmed that I was not affected by the breach through Equifax’s website, out of an abundance of caution I chose to freeze my credit reports with each of the three major credit reporting agencies, Equifax, Transunion, and Experian. [read post]
18 Oct 2017, 8:29 am by Matthew Landis
Even though I confirmed that I was not affected by the breach through Equifax’s website, out of an abundance of caution I chose to freeze my credit reports with each of the three major credit reporting agencies, Equifax, Transunion, and Experian. [read post]
13 Oct 2017, 6:09 am by Kelly Phillips Erb
The tax agency had been under pressure to drop a contract with Equifax after the credit bureau revealed that it had been hacked, potentially exposing the personal information for approximately 143 million Americans. [read post]
11 Oct 2017, 11:46 am by Barbara S. Mishkin
In the letter, which references the recent Equifax data breach, the Assistant Illinois AG notes that seven states currently prohibit consumer reporting agencies from charging fees to place a credit freeze and at least two others have introduced legislation that would require CRAs to offer free credit freezes. [read post]
9 Oct 2017, 11:17 am by Kathleen Scott
According to the DFS, these would be the first registration requirements for such credit reporting agencies in the United States. [read post]
6 Oct 2017, 1:04 pm by Cynthia Marcotte Stamer
Although government agencies as of yet have not changed this recommendation to remove Equifax reporting, many consumers and others view reporting to Equifax as akin to the fox watching the hen house. [read post]
5 Oct 2017, 8:00 am by Sevens Legal
In August Equifax, a consumer credit reporting agency, announced that over 140 million had their information compromised after a data breach took place between May and July. [read post]
5 Oct 2017, 8:00 am by Daniel Perlman
In August, consumer credit reporting agency Equifax announced that over 140 million had their information compromised after a data breach took place between May and July. [read post]
3 Oct 2017, 4:54 am by Daniel Schwartz
If we can get a free credit report once a year, can’t the government mandate that credit agencies assist you in cleaning up your identity for free? [read post]
2 Oct 2017, 11:37 am by Amanda Pickens
September 18, 2017) (one of two putative class actions brought under the Fair Credit Reporting Act by alleged victims of Equifax’s now well publicized data breach claiming they were harmed by unauthorized parties gaining access to personal and/or private information and Equifax’s delayed communication after learning of the breach. [read post]
2 Oct 2017, 10:48 am by Yale Hauptman
  For more information, go to each credit reporting agency’s website and you can find more information and how to sign up. [read post]
29 Sep 2017, 11:21 am by Legal Talk Network
The credit-reporting agency Equifax experienced a massive data breach, exposing the personal and financial data of 143 million U.S. consumers, including names, birthdates, addresses, and even social security numbers and license numbers. [read post]
28 Sep 2017, 9:30 pm by Sarah Madigan
” Levitin suggested one way to encourage credit reporting agencies to “treat customers and their data right” is to restrict credit reporting agencies’ ability to pay their shareholders until “consumer welfare metrics” are met. [read post]
28 Sep 2017, 2:41 pm by Kevin LaCroix
  For the public to expect companies like Equifax or government agencies like the SEC to avoid data breaches is not just unrealistic and lofty, it’s absurd. [read post]
26 Sep 2017, 1:54 pm by amul
The breach occurred at Equifax, one of the three major credit reporting agencies that conducts the credit checks relied on by many industries, including landlords, car lenders, phone and cable service providers, and banks that offer credits cards, checking accounts and mortgages. [read post]
26 Sep 2017, 6:45 am by Brian G. Cesaratto
New York State has issued proposed regulations extending existing regulations requiring banks and other financial institutions to have in place a comprehensive cybersecurity program to credit reporting agencies. [read post]
25 Sep 2017, 11:30 am by Kim Phan
  Last week, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo issued a press release directing the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) to impose new rules on consumer reporting agencies (“CRAs”). [read post]
24 Sep 2017, 6:00 pm by Yale Hauptman
  The credit reporting agency, Equifax announced that their supposedly secure computer system was hacked. [read post]