FAIR-CREDIT-REPORTING ACT

fair-credit-reporting act.A federal or state law that regulates the keeping of credit reports and

ensures the right of consumers to get and correct their credit reports. • The federal Fair Credit

Reporting Act was enacted in 1970. 15 USCA §§ 1681–1681u. [Cases: Credit Reporting Agencies

1–4. C.J.S. Credit Reporting Agencies; Consumer Protection §§ 2–22. [Blacks Law 8th]