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Answer: C. CA AB 22, which amends the Consumer Credit Reporting Agency Act in Section 1785 of the California Civil Code requires that in addition to meeting one of the statutory exceptions, an employer must also provide notice to the consumer about the specific exception on which they are relying. Additionally, CA AB 22 is not applicable to entities that are covered under Gramm-Leech-Bliley.

If an employer meets the exception criteria defined in the California AB 22 they may proceed with using credits checks as a part of their selection process by continuing to meet the previously required notice requirements under Federal and CA law.

a) The above statement is true as stated

b) The company may proceed if the exception is approved by the CA Labor Commission

c) In addition to meeting the exception requirements, an employer must include in the notice to applicants or employees an explanation stating the specific exception that applies to the them.

d) In addition to meeting the exception requirements an employer must get senior executive or officer level sign off approval before proceeding to use credit checks on any position or category of positions