Fair Credit Reporting Act

The Fair Credit Reporting Act is a federal statute that protects consumers by regulating the collection, dissemination and use of consumer credit information. The text of this statute is provided as general information to the public. It may be amended, revised, or rescinded at any time without notice. This information is not intended to be legal advice. For more information, please see our disclaimer.

15 U.S.C. § 1681f. Disclosures to governmental agencies

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 604 [15 USCS § 1681b], a consumer reporting agency may furnish identifying information respecting any consumer, limited to his name, address, former addresses, places of employment, or former places of employment, to a governmental agency.