Volume 6, Edition 1, January 2010
 

This Month’s Challenge is sponsored by:



 
 
 

Correct!

Answer: C. The Fair Credit Reporting Act expressly pertains to consumer reporting agencies. One of the criteria for a consumer reporting agency is that it provides reports to third-parties. 15 U.S.C. 1681a. Where a screening company is not providing a report to a third-party, the FCRA arguably does not apply.


In which of the following scenarios does the Fair Credit Reporting Act arguably not apply?

A. Where a screening company provides a background screening report about a job applicant to an employer post-hire.

B. Where a screening company provides a background screening report to an end-user for a non-employment purpose.

C. Where a screening company provides a background screening report directly to the consumer that is the subject of the report and to no-third party.

D. Where a screening company provides a background screening report to a non-profit organization.



 

Disclaimer Statement: All information presented is for information purposes only and is not intended to provide professional or legal advise regarding actions to take in any situation. Advertisements are presented for information and marketing purposes only and the National Institute for Prevention of Workplace Violence, Inc. makes no representations for any products or services that are promoted and accepts no responsibility for any actions or consequences that occur as a result of any purchases from advertisers.