61 Companies That Report Sensitive Information About You – 2025

Think the Big Three Are the Only Ones Watching You? Think Again. Most people know about the big three credit reporting agencies—Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian. They’re the ones tracking your credit history, determining your credit score, and influencing your ability to get loans, credit cards, or even an apartment. Even your social media is being …

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These Are Credit Reporting Agencies You Can Hold Accountable

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has just released this list of consumer reporting companies that can be held accountable. The list identifies dozens of specialty reporting companies that collect and sell access to people’s data, including individuals’ finances, employment, check writing histories, or rental history records, often without their knowledge. Using the list, people …

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Tenant Screening Firm Failed to Produce Accurate Background Reports

A California-based company that provides background reports to property management companies will pay $4.25 million as part of a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over allegations the firm failed to follow reasonable procedures to ensure the accuracy of its reports about potential tenants. In a complaint filed by the Department of Justice on behalf …

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